Description: Slightly surreal pop-rock genius. It’s been compared to everything from the Shins and the Flaming Lips to Tori Amos fronting Metallica. Haaga himself calls this music “heavy mellow.”
Members: Michael Haaga (vocals, guitar), Kelly Doyle (guitar), Jason Davis (bass), Brian Davis (drums), Dave Cummings (keyboards, guitar)
Have a listen:
Discography: The Plus and Minus Show, 2004
Buy It Now: Find The Plus and Minus Show on Amazon
Press Music Awards: Album of the Year, Song of the Year (“If and When”), Best guitarist (Doyle), Local Musician of the Year, Songwriter of the Year
Allied Bands: dead horse, Clouseaux, Superjoint Ritual
Web site: http: michaelhaaga.com
Contact: www.myspace.com/michaelhaaga
Links: Read the Houston Press feature story
This article appears in Nov 9-15, 2006.