Je Suis France is one of the many bands hanging on the fringe of the Athens indie rock scene. They balance a healthy penchant for garage rock and craggy instrumental epics harkening back to the eraly days of Built to Spill with an adventurous Camper Van Beethoven anything-goes-aesthetic. Forming in Marietta, GA while still in high school, around principal members DJ Hammond (aka OJ) and Ryan Martin (aka the Darkness), the band has solidified its lineup with many members having roots with bands Master's of the Hemisphere and Still Flyin. This video is "Program Me In" from Death Wish, relaeased in 2008.
The 2 founding members solidified their band once they were in Athens, GA. The early incarnation of the band was comprised of friends at the UGA radio station. They are known for their entertaining and unpredictable live shows.
http://www.myspace.com/jesuisfrancejams
Smelly Dog
I wonder if these guys are still hanging around Athens?
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