THE SHAKE UPS are an indie rock and power-pop band based in the midwest. Formed in early 2005 in Indianapolis, the band's sound fuses co-ed vocals, catchy melodies, art school atmospherics, and bristling energy, combining the eclecticism of the Beatles and XTC with the everyman vibe of the Pixies. THE SHAKE UPS are Patrick O'Connor (vocals, guitars), Bitsy Matatall (vocals, percussion), Mike Homyk (bass, vocals) and Kathie O'Connor (drums).
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THE SHAKE UPS are an indie rock and power-pop band based in the midwest. Formed in early 2005 in Indianapolis, the band's sound fuses co-ed vocals, catchy melodies, art school atmospherics, and bristling energy, combining the eclecticism of the Beatles and XTC with the everyman vibe of the Pixies. THE SHAKE UPS are Patrick O'Connor (vocals, guitars), Bitsy Matatall (vocals, percussion), Mike Homyk (bass, vocals) and Kathie O'Connor (drums).
The band has split it's five-year tenure between the midwest and west coast, releasing three independent discs alongside projects with Blindspot Records and Not Lame Recordings. A new full-length is scheduled for release in the Spring of 2010. THE SHAKE UPS have performed at the legendary House of Blues in San Diego, and at such high profile events as the International Pop Overthrow Festival and Temecula Summer Music Fest, among others.

THE SHAKE UPS continue to build on their reputation as a primary force in the independent music community.

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