Cursive with Man Man with Special Guest May 4, 2009

Cursive
Cursive is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1995 by Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, Steve Pedersen Jeff (all formerly of Slowdown Virginia), and drummer Clint Schnase. In 1997, they released “Such Blinding Stars for Starving Eyes.” After a few years of touring, the band broke up in 1998 and re-formed in 1999. In 2000, their concept album “Domestica” gained much attention from fans and critics. Cursive added Gretta Cohn (on cello) in 2001.
The band released a compilation album of unreleased songs called “The Difference Between Houses and Homes” in August 2005, followed by “Happy Hollow” a year later. With this album, Kasher turned his focus away from self-reflective lyrics to concentrate on what he thought were bad politics, empty suburban lives, and religious hypocrisy. Alternative Press magazine said, “Cursive haven’t just redefined their sound—they’ve transcended it.” “Happy Hollow” features a five-piece horn section, which added new texture to redefine the band’s sound. Cursive’s most recent album, “Mama, I'm Swollen,” was released in March 2009

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