Heloise and the Savoir Faire are an American punk outfit based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Fronted by Heloise Williams (ex-viperHouse songwriter, and lead vocalist),[1] the band's live lineup was originally composed of Williams singing over a pre-recorded track and was accompanied by the dance stylings of Joe "Juge" Shepard and Sara Sweet Rabidoux.[2] In the summer of 2004, Heloise began experimenting with a backup band on a few songs. The original three band members were James Bellizia (stunt guitar, member of Pooloop and Sweet Ass Pussy), Jason Cooley (bass, member of Burlington-based Led Loco and James Kochalka Superstar) and Luke Hughett (drums, x Qatsi and the Shipwreckers). The current lineup features Rob O'Dea on bass and electronics. Guest performers have included Pamela Jintana Racine of Gogol Bordello and Tracy Murphy of Opti-Grab
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Indie pop, piano rock, pop, electropop |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Labels | Yep Roc |
| Members | Heloise Williams James Bellizia Rob O'Dea Luke Hughett Joe Shepard |
| Past members | Jason Cooley Sara Sweet Rabidoux Jason Diamond |
| Website | HeloiseMusic.com |
Collaborations
editHeloise has collaborated with members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago and Phish. She was also electro-starlet Peaches' bodyguard/driver on her tour of the US with rockers Queens of the Stone Age. Deborah Harry also provides vocals on some of the tracks featured on their album.[3]
Record label signing
editThe band have signed with Elijah Wood's Simian Records, an imprint of Yep Roc Records.[4]
Debut album
editTheir first LP Trash, Rats & Microphones was released in the U.S. on April 29, 2008 and in the U.K. in June 2008. The band performed on The Friday Night Project on 11 April 2008 when Elijah Wood was guest-hosting.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Trash, Rats and Microphones, 2008
- Diamond Dust, 2013
References
edit- ^ Huntington, Tom (September 26, 2013). "viperHouse strikes again! Legendary Vermont ensemble brings electrifying live show to Stowe". Barre Montpelier Times Argus. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Lester, Paul (March 8, 2007). "No 58: Heloise & The Savoir Faire". The Guardian. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Anderson, Stacey (January 7, 2009). "Prancing Queen". The Village Voice. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "Apples in Stereo announce new album & 2010 tour dates, Heloise & the Savoir Faire (their labelmates) have shows too". BrooklynVegan. February 4, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2020.