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the Selmanaires

Summary by Carrie Dagenhard

This is The Selmanaires first Popfest experience. They say that as an Atlanta band, they feel “very honored to be invited.” The high energy 60’s and 70’s-influenced rock sound is reminiscent of The Talking Heads, The Kinks, and The Who. The sometimes-present organ also conjures up possible Doors influences as well. Either way, their sound is a throwback to better times in rock n’ roll history.

The band, which formed in 2003, is known for their infectious live shows. And with dual-drum performances, it’s no wonder that the addictive beat is impossible to escape.

Five Questions with the Selmanaires

1. What are your five desert island records?


Magical Mystery Tour-The Beatles
Kinda Kinks-The Kinks
Samba Esquema Novo-Jorge Ben
Taking Tiger Mountain By Strategy-Brian Eno
Tago Mago-Can

2. Could you classify your sound for people who haven't heard it before?


rhythmic-psychedelic-pop-dance-post-punk with harmonies

3. What is your favorite place to play, and why?


the 40 Watt-good sound, good people, nice comfortable backstage and walking distance from the Grit!

4. What is the weirdest thing you take on tour?


sometimes our manager Victor Javier comes on the road with us. he is weird in the best possible way...

5. What should people expect from your Athens PopFest performance?


a choir full of harmonic and percussive ants in their pants

Download Music by the Selmanaires

Princess Illusionist Frankenstein

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Nite Beat

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Just To Get Your Love

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Verdigris Intrigue

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Beneath the Brights

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