The Cesarians

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The Cesarians
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The Cesarians, Corsica Studios, July 21, 2009
Background information
Origin Stoke Newington, London, England
Genres Art 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

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]

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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

Studio albums

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