Technology vs. Horse

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From Bowling Green, Kentucky, Technology vs. Horse began as an avant garde noise rock band. Recently, the band has leaned towards experimental or progressive pop. Their name is quoted from the Spike Jonze movie, Adaptation.

Some of the band's influences include Can, Eric Carmen, Ennio Morricone, Fela Kuti, King Crimson, The Last Poets, Mr. Bungle, The Residents, Soft Machine, Tears of 1000 Raped Unicorns, Ween, and Yellowman.

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[edit] Band Lineup

Early 2000 - Matt Bitner, Skeet Freeman, Jeremy London

April 2004 to August 2004 - Matt Bitner, Rafe Heltsley, Chris Luther, Jamie Pickerill

September 2004 to October 2005 - Matt Bitner, Michael Farmer, Rafe Heltsley, Jamie Pickerill

November 2005 to January 2006 - Matt Bitner, Michael Farmer, Rafe Heltsley, Josh Hines, Chris Luther

February 2006 to current - Matt Bitner, Michael Farmer, Rafe Heltsley, Josh Hines

[edit] Band Members

[edit] Current Members

  • Matt Bitner (bass guitar, keyboards, spoken word), also in the prog rock band Paris Airshow Disaster, founded Technology vs. Horse along with friend Jeremy London (currently playing guitar in Paris Airshow Disaster) in early 2000.
  • Michael Farmer (vocals, keyboards) joined the band in September 2004. He has gained considerable regional fame for his independent musical projects Mr. Neutron and Kentucky Prophet, as well as for his role as the music geek on the Comedy Central game show Beat the Geeks. He has also worked as a roadie for and is currently touring with Frank Black.
  • Rafe Heltsley (guitar, vocals)
  • Josh Hines (drums) joined the band in November 2005. He is also in the heavy metal band Commander and the progressive indie outfit Chest Rockwell.

[edit] Past members

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Teddy Jam 2006
  • Four Against the Minotaur 2007

[edit] EPs & Singles

  • The Sandworm Single 2005

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