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thespian86 · 06-06-2004, 10:20 AM

Like them? They are a good socal band. I'm really liking most bands on the Geffen label.

thespian86 · 06-07-2004, 12:23 PM

Wow, some good responses here

skier · 06-07-2004, 12:41 PM

No kiddin. I'd like to know more about rooney, i've never heard their stuff. You have a website or an opinion of them longer than 10 words? Give me some info so I can reply to your thread.

RoboBlaster · 06-07-2004, 01:01 PM

They aren't bad. I kinda like some of their stuff, but would never buy any music or go to a concert.

thespian86 · 06-07-2004, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by skier
No kiddin. I'd like to know more about rooney, i've never heard their stuff. You have a website or an opinion of them longer than 10 words? Give me some info so I can reply to your thread.

They are a Socal band and they play "pop Rock and roll". They have a "newer" cd out thats self titled. They are pretty catchy. The have a vintage new york sound with a californian twist. Their website is www.rooney-band.com

wraithhibn · 06-07-2004, 03:42 PM

I think their stuff is decent, but their popularity went away about a year ago.

BulletBob · 06-07-2004, 07:47 PM

I like them quite a bit. They're better than most of the new stuff that's coming out these days.

evilbeefchan · 06-07-2004, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by wraithhibn
I think their stuff is decent, but their popularity went away about a year ago.

I thought they were just becoming popular? ::shrugs:: Or has their cd been out that long?

I saw them perform at the Roxy a few years ago, along with Maroon 5. It's strange because I never thought either band would become accepted into the mainstream. I just recently saw them perform with Michelle Branch, and they haven't lost their touch. Awesome stuff.

elfuq · 06-08-2004, 11:22 AM

Saw them live in San Francisco in 2002, shot them for some SoCal magazine. All I can say is that they are very pretty, and my fangirl friends liked them. I think that Minibar do the same thing a heck of a lot better.

Redlemon · 06-08-2004, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by punkmusicfan21
They are a Socal band and they play "pop Rock and roll". They have a "newer" cd out thats self titled. They are pretty catchy. The have a vintage new york sound with a californian twist. Their website is www.rooney-band.com

Is Socal a genre?

Anyway, since Punk still isn't explaining the group, I went to ubl.artistdirect.com:

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The '80s-pop inspired group Rooney is comprised of Robert Carmine (vocals/guitar), Taylor Locke (guitar), Matt Winter (bass), Louie Stephens (keyboards), and Ned Brower (drums). They began honing their own indie rock appeal in 2000 and cite the Beach Boys and ELO as major influences. Trickles of Blur, Superdrag, and the Cars echo throughout their spunky rock sound, however Rooney is no copycat. Carmine did the college thing for awhile in New York City, but it wasn't exactly his calling. Instead, he and his best friends formed a band and made their live debut in early 2002 while opening for his older brother's band, Phantom Planet. Carmine is the younger sibling of drummer/actor Jason Schwartzman. Several months later, Rooney joined Keith Forsey (Billy Idol, the Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds) in the studio to record material for their debut album. Dates with the Vines and Weezer coincided those sessions. Spring 2003 saw the release of Rooney's self-titled debut.

80s pop is a good thing IMHO, I'll check them out when I have a bit more time.

thespian86 · 06-08-2004, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by redlemon
Is Socal a genre?

Yes and no, I find it being used to describe bands coming out of that area and having listeners go "Oh, yeah, Socal? I'll check it out" and no because all the socal bands don't mix together. I'm sorry but I couldn't a site other then their homepage.

Redlemon · 06-09-2004, 10:38 AM

OK, I listened to the one streaming song on their website (Blueside). It certainly had a Beach Boys influence, but it seemed very superficial. Is the rest of the album that light?

06-10-2004, 08:42 PM

I read about Rooney in a magazine about October last year and bought their cd after reading it, not having heard any of their stuff. I love the cd. I think its a great sound, a little different then most mainstream stuff.

If you want to hear them, the lead singer (Robert Carmine - real last name is Schwartzman I think) is in the Princess Diaries. In one scene, there's a 'band practice' going on, and it's Rooney.

Sidenote: lead singer's brother is the kid from Rushmore....

06-06-2004, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
thespian86 change is hard. Location: the green room.	Rooney Like them? They are a good socal band. I'm really liking most bands on the Geffen label. __________________ EX: Whats new? ME: I officially love coffee more then you now. EX: uh... ME: So, not much.

06-07-2004, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
thespian86 change is hard. Location: the green room.	Wow, some good responses here __________________ EX: Whats new? ME: I officially love coffee more then you now. EX: uh... ME: So, not much.

06-07-2004, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
skier Rawr! Location: Edmontania	No kiddin. I'd like to know more about rooney, i've never heard their stuff. You have a website or an opinion of them longer than 10 words? Give me some info so I can reply to your thread. __________________ "Asking a bomb squad if an old bomb is still "real" is not the best thing to do if you want to save it." - denim

06-07-2004, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
wraithhibn Dopefish Location: the 'Ville	I think their stuff is decent, but their popularity went away about a year ago. __________________ If you won't dress like the Victoria Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

06-09-2004, 10:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	OK, I listened to the one streaming song on their website (Blueside). It certainly had a Beach Boys influence, but it seemed very superficial. Is the rest of the album that light? __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

06-07-2004, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
RoboBlaster Psycho Location: Ouuuterrrr Spaaaaacccceeee	They aren't bad. I kinda like some of their stuff, but would never buy any music or go to a concert.

06-07-2004, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
BulletBob Psycho Location: Rupp Arena	I like them quite a bit. They're better than most of the new stuff that's coming out these days.

06-08-2004, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
elfuq Insane Location: San Francisco	Saw them live in San Francisco in 2002, shot them for some SoCal magazine. All I can say is that they are very pretty, and my fangirl friends liked them. I think that Minibar do the same thing a heck of a lot better.

06-10-2004, 08:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Untitled Guest	I read about Rooney in a magazine about October last year and bought their cd after reading it, not having heard any of their stuff. I love the cd. I think its a great sound, a little different then most mainstream stuff. If you want to hear them, the lead singer (Robert Carmine - real last name is Schwartzman I think) is in the Princess Diaries. In one scene, there's a 'band practice' going on, and it's Rooney. Sidenote: lead singer's brother is the kid from Rushmore....