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Drug Rug: myspace; Thomas Allen and Sarah Cronin met in 2006 while working at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, Ma. After trading secret demos of their own songs, Tommy persuaded Sarah to combine forces. They spent their first date drinking whiskey in bed and playing each other songs on an old guitar. They've been inseparable ever since. Several months later, they christened themselves "Drug Rug," a name which has made strangers laugh and parents cry. Drug Rug began as an acoustic duo in the vein of the Everly Brothers and The Carter Family. Over the course of three or four shows Drug Rug evolved into a rock band with a revolving cast of friends and family. Their early rock and roll sound can be attributed to such influences as The Velvet Underground, The Byrds, and most importantly, the Paul and Linda McCartney record, "RAM". The songs are also inspired by the storytelling style of early folk musicians, comic books, campgrounds, funny hats, and the illustrations of Garth Williams. In the month of June, 2007 after consulting a psychic and a lawyer they signed to Black and Greene Records and are now slated to release their first record in the fall. Sarah likes to be covered in dirt and Tommy wears the same shirt for four days. They used to be drug free, but now they aren't so sure. They believe in the imminent end of the world and will destroy each other with love before the apocalypse. - Harmony In My Ears

The Tales: myspace; The tale of The Tales is short but sweet. They formed in Boston in 2008 with the goal of creating something that was true to the heart of American pop music. Taking strongly to influences from the late 50's early 60's pop ideals, The Tales believe heavily on song structure and vocal harmonies. Now that they've relocated to New York, the group has been playing such illustrious venues as Le Poisson Rouge, The Living Room, Pianos, Cameo Gallery, Spike Hill and Public Assembly. The Tales music strives to touch each listener deep inside, leaving them with a warm, tingling sensation that they can hold on to forever.

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