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School of Seven Bells
School of Seven Bells (often just SVIIB) is a dream pop/shoegazing band which formed in 2007 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. The band consists of Alejandra Deheza (vocals, bass), Claudia Deheza (vocals, keyboards) and Benjamin Curtis (guitar). The Deheza sisters are former members of On!Air!Library! and Curtis is a former member of Secret Machines and Tripping Daisy. The band is named after the School of the Seven Bells, a mythical South American pickpocket training academy.
Curtis and the Deheza sisters met when both were opening on an Interpol tour. The three decided to end their commitments to their old bands, move in to a shared space, and create a home recording studio together.
Their sound has been described as dreamy and ethereal, and the lyrics as abstract. Singer, Deheza, insists that the lyrics are not. However, that she is a lucid dreamer is fitting of the lofty-sounds they create.
The band has an unorthodox song writing process that begins with lyrics, which are only supplemented by the music. Curtis has said this is the most important part of the band with “everything else [being] accompaniment.” A before-and-after example of this process is hosted by NPR’s program Day to Day (see 3:50s).
In concert, Curtis, who stays mostly on lead guitar can often be seen manipulating various electronic devices in between guitar segments.
A single My Cabal was released in May 2007 on the UK label Sonic Cathedral.
A 12”/digital EP Face to Face on High Places was released in September 2007 on Table of the Elements, in addition to a single from Prefuse 73 called Class of 73 Bells that features the band.
The band toured with Blonde Redhead in September, 2007 and with Prefuse 73 in November, 2007.
School of Seven Bells’ debut album, Alpinisms, was released by Ghostly International in the U.S. on October 28, 2008. It is available as both a physical and digital release.
The band is recently performed at the WIDR Barking Tuna Festival on October 18, 2008; they are currently touring the U.S. with M83
School of Seven Bells (often just SVIIB) is a dream pop/shoegazing band which formed in 2007 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. The band consists of Alejandra Deheza (vocals, bass), Claudia Deheza (vocals, keyboards) and Benjamin Curtis (guitar). The Deheza sisters are former members of On!Air!Library! and Curtis is a former member of Secret Machines and Tripping Daisy. The band is named after the School of the Seven Bells, a mythical South American pickpocket training academy.
Curtis and the Deheza sisters met when both were opening on an Interpol tour. The three decided to end their commitments to their old bands, move in to a shared space, and create a home recording studio together.
Their sound has been described as dreamy and ethereal, and the lyrics as abstract. Singer, Deheza, insists that the lyrics are not. However, that she is a lucid dreamer is fitting of the lofty-sounds they create.
The band has an unorthodox song writing process that begins with lyrics, which are only supplemented by the music. Curtis has said this is the most important part of the band with “everything else [being] accompaniment.” A before-and-after example of this process is hosted by NPR’s program Day to Day (see 3:50s).
In concert, Curtis, who stays mostly on lead guitar can often be seen manipulating various electronic devices in between guitar segments.
A single My Cabal was released in May 2007 on the UK label Sonic Cathedral.
A 12”/digital EP Face to Face on High Places was released in September 2007 on Table of the Elements, in addition to a single from Prefuse 73 called Class of 73 Bells that features the band.
The band toured with Blonde Redhead in September, 2007 and with Prefuse 73 in November, 2007.
School of Seven Bells’ debut album, Alpinisms, was released by Ghostly International in the U.S. on October 28, 2008. It is available as both a physical and digital release.
The band is recently performed at the WIDR Barking Tuna Festival on October 18, 2008; they are currently touring the U.S. with M83
School of Seven Bells
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:30:00
VENUE: Mercury Lounge 217 East Houston Street, New York, United States 10002
School of Seven Bells
Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:24:01
VENUE: Mercury Lounge 217 East Houston Street, New York, United States 10002
ATP Presents: School Of Seven Bells + support tbc
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:00:00
VENUE: Relentless Garage 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, United Kingdom N5 1RD
School of Seven Bells
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:57:01
VENUE: Botanique Koningstraat 236 Rue Royale, Brussels, Belgium 1210
School of Seven Bells
Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:00:00
VENUE: Bitterzoet Spuistraat 2, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1012 TS
School of Seven Bells
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:00:00
VENUE: Point Ephémère 200 quai de Valmy, Paris, France 75010
Introducing
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:00:00
VENUE: Festsaal Kreuzberg Skalitzer Straße 130, Berlin, Germany 10999
School of Seven Bells
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:25:01
VENUE: Johnny Brenda's 1201 N. Frankford Ave (Girard & Frankford), Philadelphia, United States 19125
School of Seven Bells
Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:26:01
VENUE: Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington DC, United States 20009
School of Seven Bells
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:26:01
VENUE: The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville, United States 28801
School of Seven Bells
Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:00:00
VENUE: The Earl 488 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, United States 30316
School of Seven Bells
Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:00:00
VENUE: Bottletree 3719 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, United States 35222
School of Seven Bells
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:27:01
VENUE: The Spanish Moon 1109 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, United States 70802
School of Seven Bells
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:28:01
VENUE: Fitzgerald's 2706 White Oak Drive, Houston, United States 77007
School of Seven Bells
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:28:01
VENUE: Mohawk 912 Red River Street, Austin, United States 78701
Modern 'til Midnight
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:00:00
VENUE: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth , Fort Worth, TX, United States
School of Seven Bells
Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:00:00
VENUE: The Riot Room 4048 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, United States 64111
Electric City Entertainment presents
School of Seven Bells
Exitmusic, Clock People
Sun 4/15
8:00 pm
This event is 21 and over
Tickets
$8.00 - $10.00
School of Seven Bells
Exitmusic, Clock People
Sun 4/15
8:00 pm
This event is 21 and over
Tickets
$8.00 - $10.00
School of Seven Bells
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:37:01
VENUE: Larimer Lounge 2721 Larimer Street, Denver, United States 80205
School of Seven Bells
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:00:00
VENUE: Urban Lounge 241 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, United States 84102
This show is actually at Urban Lounge & is a 21+ show.
School of Seven Bells
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:30:00
VENUE: Echoplex 1154 Glendale Ave., Los Angeles, United States CA 90026
$13.00 adv; $16.00 day of show; $17.00 walk up day of show
18+
18+
School of Seven Bells
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:39:01
VENUE: Rickshaw Stop 155 Fell St, San Francisco, United States 94102
$15
School of Seven Bells
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:11:01
VENUE: Doug Fir 830 E Burnside St, Portland, United States 97214
School of Seven Bells
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:29:01
VENUE: The Crocodile 2200 2nd Ave, Seattle, United States 98121
School of Seven Bells
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:40:01
VENUE: Electric Owl 928 Main Street, Vancouver, Canada BC V6A 2W1
School of Seven Bells
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:41:01
VENUE: Triple Rock Social Club 629 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, United States 55404
School of Seven Bells
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:00:00
VENUE: Lincoln Hall 2424 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, United States 60614
School of Seven Bells
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:44:01
VENUE: The Bishop 123 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN, United States 47404
School of Seven Bells
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:42:01
VENUE: Magic Stick 4140 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, United States 48201
School of Seven Bells
Wed, 02 May 2012 20:00:00
VENUE: The Hoxton 69 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Canada M5V 1M5
$15
19+
19+
School of Seven Bells
Thu, 03 May 2012 22:39:01
VENUE: La Sala Rossa 4848 Boulevard Saint Laurent, Montreal, Canada H2T 1R6
School of Seven Bells
Fri, 04 May 2012 01:17:01
VENUE: Brighton Music Hall 158 Brighton Avenue, , United States 02134
School of Seven Bells
Sat, 05 May 2012 18:30:00
VENUE: (le) poisson rouge 158 Bleecker Street, New York, United States 10012
Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.
$15 advance / $18 day of show
18+
$15 advance / $18 day of show
18+
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