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Chains Chains Chains

Official music video for the track Chains Chains Chains by Elvis Perkins In Dearland.

Chains Chains Chains Play Video

Chains Chains Chains

Official music video for the track Chains Chains Chains by Elvis Perkins in Dearland

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Elvis Perkins - While You were Sleeping Play Video

Elvis Perkins - While You were Sleeping

A fantastic video from Elvis' brother Osgood from the fantastic album from Elvis himself, Ash Wednesday! Out Now!

Elvis Perkins In Dearland - 'Shampoo' (Gold Room Session) Play Video

Elvis Perkins In Dearland - 'Shampoo' (Gold Room Session)

In this Gold Room session Elvis Perkins In Dearland unveil "Shampoo" from their self titled album out March 10th. Buy the album here: www.beggarsgroupusa.com

Elvis Perkins In Dearland - 'Chains, Chains, Chains' Play Video

Elvis Perkins In Dearland - 'Chains, Chains, Chains'

Check out the video for "Chains, Chains, Chains" off the new self-titled Elvis Perkins In Dearland album. Buy one of the year's best here: beggarsgroupusa.com Directed by: Sean Pecknold

Elvis Perkins In Dearland - 'Doomsday' (Gold Room Session) Play Video

Elvis Perkins In Dearland - 'Doomsday' (Gold Room Session)

In this Gold Room session Elvis Perkins In Dearland play "Doomsday" from their self titled album out March 10th. Buy the album here: www.beggarsgroupusa.com

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Elvis Perkins Biography

Elvis Perkins (born February 9, 1976) is an American folk-rock recording artist, who came to prominence with the release of his debut studio album, Ash Wednesday, in 2007. Perkins subsequently toured in support of the album with his band Elvis Perkins in Dearland, composed of Perkins alongside multi-instrumentalists Brigham Brough (bass,vocals, saxophone), Wyndham Boylan-Garnett (organ, harmonium, trombone, guitar, vocals) and Nick Kinsey (drums, clarinet, vocals). The band released their eponymous debut, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, on March 10, 2009.

Known for their wide range of dynamics and eclectic instrumentation, Elvis Perkins in Dearland have frequently drawn comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Neutral Milk Hotel, Buddy Holly and The Band.The band formed in Providence, RI around 2004 when Elvis moved to the East Coast upon completing Ash Wednesday, although the members have been friends and collaborators for many years. The band are currently based out of the Hudson River Valley of New York State.

Perkins has stated that he "loathe[s] the term singer-songwriter, because it reminds me of open-mic nights and coffee shops and lazy chord structures," subsequently stating that he would rather be referred to as "a recording artist."

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Elvis Perkins Discography

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  • Ash Wednesday - 20/02/2007 (XL Recordings/US)

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