Mommyheads sprout new hair from '70s roots
Co-sponsored by the Rice Program Council and 91.7 KTRU Rice radio, the Mommyheads will perform to promote their newest CD release, Bringham's Hole , which combines various influences in a very eclectic style.
Local Houston pop/rock band Jessica Six (formerly known as "Schroeder") is scheduled to open for the Mommyheads show.
Originally a trio from New York with roots in the '70s, the Mommyheads have undergone many changes over numerous years of performing. The only continuing member of the original group, vocalist Adam Cohen, leads the modern quartet from San Francisco in its newest endeavors.
The Mommyheads have managed to create a sound that has been described as "quirked out psychedelic pop with definite XTC influences." It is a sound somewhat reminiscent of both the Violent Femmes and They Might Be Giants. However, the Mommyheads are not as brash, and they possess more artistic flair.
The Mommyheads' members include Adam Cohen on vocals and guitar and Dan Fisherman on drums and percussion. Mike Holt plays keyboards and contributes to vocals, while Jeff Palmer takes charge of bass and saw.
Requests for more infor- mation on the band can be sent to their current producer, Dot Dot Dash Records via e-mail at dotdotdash@sonicnet.com
The new release, Bringham's Hole , can currently be heard on 91.7 KTRU. The concert is Nov. 17 at 9:30 p.m. at Sammy's in the Student Center.
It is free for students with a Rice ID; admission for the general public is $4.
This item appeared in the Arts & Entertainment section of the November 17, 1995 issue.
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