The Minor Leagues

about

www.minorleaguesmusic.com Ben Walpole (vocals) and Patrick Helmes (guitar) started The Minor Leagues in Cincinnati as a recording project. But five albums and five band members later (Hilly Kenkel - vocals; Luke McGlasson, guitar and trumpet; Amanda Lee Anderson - keyboards; Jesse Rogers - bass; Matt Retherford - drums), the band probably is best known now for its live shows that regularly feature lots of noise, audience contests, guessing games, more noise, odd dancing, noise and more between-song banter than is medically recommended. Their music blends Brill Building arrangements with the drive and sing-along choruses of 90s Brit-pop, all set against a backdrop of lush instrumentation. The band's past work has earned them comparisons to recent popsmiths like Belle & Sebastian and The New Pornographers, but their charm, witty lyricism and ear for detail sets them apart from the rest. Press Contact: tyler@bantermm.com User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

This Story Is Old, I Know, But It Goes On

The Pestilence Is Coming

North College Hill

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Ghost Maps Single

Mail Order Brides

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Indie 69 Dec 2009

Be Kind to Beginners

Sometimes My Arms Bend Back

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TSURURADIO Presents... Even If We Yelled Outloud Our Voices Couldn't Penetrate The Clouds Mixtape!!!

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I DON'T CARE, DANG (songs for the rebellious children)

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Noone Can Ever Know: last month's mix, February 2012

It's Christmas Time Single

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