The Cesarians are an English, London-based group, consisting of singer Charlie Finke, pianist Justine Armatage, drummer Jan Noble and an all-woman wind section.[1] Their eponymous debut album, Cesarians 1, was recorded at Abbey Road studios and produced by Craig Leon.[2]

The Cesarians
The Cesarians, Corsica Studios, July 21, 2009
Background information
OriginStoke Newington, London, England
GenresArt rock, experimental, pop music
Years active2007–present
LabelsImprint, 12 Records, African Tape
MembersCharlie Finke - vocals, harmonica, trumpet
Justine Armatage - piano
Beverley Crome - French horn, trumpet, vocals
Suzi Owen - trombone
Budge Magraw - bass
Christine Lehlett - violin
Ed Grimshaw - drums

In 2007 they opened for The Last Drive at the Indie Rocket Festival in Pescara, Italy and have since toured extensively throughout Europe, playing, most notably, at the Admiralspalast in Berlin[3] and at the Donaufestival in Austria in 2009.[4]

In April 2010, they supported Adam Ant at his notorious comeback gig at the Scala, and in June they performed alongside Martin Creed at London's ICA.[5] They appeared at the Soy Festival in Nantes in October. In December 2010, they controversially revoked their pledge to "ban guitars"[2] with the appointment of bassist, Budge Magraw (ex Gretschen Hofner with Justine Armatage).

Discography

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Studio albums

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References

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  1. ^ "TLS - Times Literary Supplement". The Times. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "TLS - Times Literary Supplement". The Times. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
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