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History

Stolen Babies formed from a 12+ member high school performance troupe named the Fratellis; the band takes its name from one of the skits performed by the group during this period (written by Dominique Persi, who handled the theatrical and performance-art aspect of the group). Stolen Babies released their first Demo CD in 2002 through their own label, No Comment Records.

Among the band's many musical influences (though they loathe to use the word) are groups such as Oingo Boingo, Mr. Bungle, and Fishbone (whom Gil Sharone has performed with). Stolen Babies are known for their on-stage theatrics and energetic performances, filled with props and Gorey-esque backdrops, all made by the various members. Except for the earliest demo, each album has featured artwork by indie comic artist Crab Scrambly. For other uses, see Oingo Boingo (disambiguation). ... Mr. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

There Be Squabbles Ahead, the band's debut full-length album (featuring remixed versions of "A Year of Judges" and "Push Button" from the 2004 demo), was released early in 2006 through the band's website, but was re-released on October 3rd following the band's signing with The End Records. This album was produced by Dan Rathbun, member of the similarly "avant garde" cabaret rock group Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, who also provides instrumentation on track 7 (tuba) as well as various background vocals on tracks 3, 7, and 12. Carla Kihlstedt (from Sleepytime Gorilla Museum) also contributed violin on tracks 7 and 11. The re-release also featured a Quick-Time music video for the song "Push Button" directed by Ilan Sharone. This album also marked the departure of Davin Givhan, the band's former guitarist. There Be Squabbles Ahead is the first full-length album from Stolen Babies. ... Buttons on a handheld calculator. ... Sleepytime Gorilla Museum (often abbreviated to SGM) are an American avant-rock band, formed in 1999 in Oakland, California. ... Carla Kihlstedt, a violinist and vocalist, is a founding member of Tin Hat Trio and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. ... Sleepytime Gorilla Museum (often abbreviated to SGM) are an American avant-rock band, formed in 1999 in Oakland, California. ...

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Line-up

Current members

• Dominique Lenore Persi - Vocals, Accordion
• Rani Sharone - Bass Guitar
• Ben Rico - Keyboards
• Gil Sharone - Drums
• Davin Givhan - Live Guitar

Former members

• Davin Givhan - Guitar

Discography

Albums

• 2002: 5 Song EP
• 2004: 4 Song Demo (Out of Print)
• 2006: There Be Squabbles Ahead

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Side Projects/Contributions

Dominique has played with indie pop-folk polka artist Horace Weintraub, and has lent her accordion-playing skills to many of his recordings. On his myspace page she is listed as an official band member.

Gil Sharone was a replacement drummer for +44 on their tours of Europe, Australia and Japan in early 2007. This article is about the band. ...

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Gil Sharone will be handling drum duties for the album Ire Works by The Dillinger Escape Plan, following the departure of Chris Pennie (now with Coheed and Cambria). It is slated for release on November 13. Ire Works is the third full-length album by The Dillinger Escape Plan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Coheed and Cambria is a progressive rock band[1][2] from Nyack, New York and Kingston, New York. ...

External links

• Official website, StolenBabiestheBand.com
• Virus Magazine Feature Interview (.pdf)
• Gil Sharone's Professional Web Page
• Gil Sharone's Professional MySpace Page
• Rani Sharone's MySpace Page
• Stolen Babies' official MySpace Page