The Sweet Dominiques by Joe Schell

Take a handful of the melodic genius of Iron & Wine and Devotchka. A scoop of melancholic unorthodox violin, coupled with some country finger picking twang; think Old Crow Medicine Show. Mix it with some solid bass lines and dynamic drum beats. Top it off with simple conversational lyrics and layering about the harder side of love and life in LA and the Washington countryside. What does it taste like? Seattle’s newly formed band, The Sweet Dominiques. In short, a good noise.

The Sweet Dominiques were formed when singer/songwriter, Joe Sneva (Sweet Talkin', 2004) moved from L.A. back to Seattle. After two years of playing with Pasadena based band Further (Experimental Rock & Roll), Sneva left to seek a new sound. Returning to Seattle early 2007 Sneva began writing songs, seamlessly blending his musically-varied background while seeking to expand himself in the scene of a new city.

The new sound Sneva found was distinctly refined with the rekindling of an old friend, classical violinist David Dunning. After Sneva and Dunning hashed out a handful of innovative tunes, they set out in search of a full band to complete their sound. With no shortage of musicians in Seattle it wasn’t long until Adam Mandelin and former drummer of the Seattle Band 'Hoquiam', Bryce Stevenson joined in to complete the sound. Together they’ve hit the studio and began recording. The self-titled EP The Sweet Dominiques is available to the public upon request.

The Sweet Dominiques are playing throughout the Seattle area and promise an entertaining and unique live show. They’ve credited as there influences the sounds of Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith and The Clash.

Contact at The Sweet Dominiques @ Myspace