THE SCOLDEES
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The scoldees are Nancy Sirianni (guitar/vocals), Jack Hoffmann (guitar/vocals) and John Collis (percussion/vocals), who have been courageously joined by Glen Saunders on electric and acoustic bass and by Ethan Meixsell on lead guitar. Their sound is an eclectic acoustic mix, an organic fusion of rich voices, fluid bass and earthy percussion that has been called everything from progressive to pop.
 

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IT'S A 'NIGHTCAP WORLD' FOR THE SCOLDEES
WITH LONG-AWAITED SOPHOMORE CD RELEASE

"Just one listen will tell you that they not only excel at what they do, but that they have fun doing it." - FRIDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. -- Three years since their widely acclaimed debut CD drew an overwhelming response throughout the industry, the scoldees are back for a well-earned nightcap with their sophomore release, NIGHTCAP WORLD, on their nationally distributed Off Hour Rockers label.

NIGHTCAP WORLD, available in stores nationwide Feb. 4, 2003, is the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2000 release, My Pathetic Life, and the latest example of the progressive quartet's diverse musical sensibilities and quirky sense of fun. The scoldees' musical roots have undoubtedly grown from a hybrid seed, each song having its own refreshing, distinct clarity and allure. The songwriting draws from the band's own crossroads of voice, sentiment and humor to inflect an acoustic sound that is often raw with simplicity, yet filled with complex emotion.
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SCOLDEES PRESS QUOTES - NIGHTCAP WORLD

"Few bands but Fleetwood Mac could begin an album with four tracks as strong as the first four here." - All Music Guide

"The Scoldees grab the moment in the air after the lights dime and the cigarette smoke in the air collects in front of the stage with wispy tunes ready to capture your imagination. ... We see the best of this well-rounded quartet with wafting melodies and supple singing by a gifted (Nancy) Sirianni." - College Times
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bio
the scoldees are Nancy Sirianni (guitar/vocals), Jack Hoffmann (guitar/vocals), JC (percussion/12 string guitar/vocals) and Ted Rydzewski (bass/vocals), who are often joined on drums by their producer, John Michel. Their sound is an eclectic acoustic mix, an organic fusion of rich voices, fluid bass and earthy percussion that has been called everything from progressive to pop.

The band's first independent release, MY PATHETIC LIFE (OHR Records ©2000), was lauded by the press, was added to the playlist of 56 Top40 and AAA radio stations across the country, and songs from the CD accumulated over 15,000 internet downloads. 5 songs from MPL appear in the soundtracks of 3 independent films, and 3 songs played on the 2004 Season Premiere of the popular MTV reality show, MADE.

Their latest release, NIGHTCAP WORLD (OHR Records ©2003), is currently being played on over 330 radio stations nationwide, as the band continues to play the national festival circuit and pursue publishing opportunities.