There are at least two artists with the name The Finer Things. 1. An upbeat rock trio from Ann Arbor, Michigan (active from roughly 2010 to 2013) 2. An Austin vaudeville duo (active from roughly 2007 to 2009) 1. http://www.facebook.com/thefinerthings The music of Ann Arbor rock act The Finer Things hits listeners on two levels; first there’s the infectious happy-go-lucky energy that emanates from their sugary, pitch-perfect melodies. Second, there are the slightly more stylish variations on typi...
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There are at least two artists with the name The Finer Things. 1. An upbeat rock trio from Ann Arbor, Michigan (active from roughly 2010 to 2013) 2. An Austin vaudeville duo (active from roughly 2007 to 2009) 1. http://www.facebook.com/thefinerthings The music of Ann Arbor rock act The Finer Things hits listeners on two levels; first there’s the infectious happy-go-lucky energy that emanates from their sugary, pitch-perfect melodies. Second, there are the slightly more stylish variations on typical pop composition—for instance, dissonantly syncopated drum fills and layering of multiple hooks. There’s a reason for this layered dynamic; Finer Things vocalist Dave Hawkins is a classically trained pianist and a vocal modern jazz aficionado. The three-piece makes traditional forms like jazz and classical ready for mass consumption by meshing them with rock standards. The band’s debut album, All I See Is Blue, was independently released in the spring of 2011. 2. The Finer Things was a comedy/swing/vaudeville duo consisting of Raina "Lady Bangs" Leigh and "Surly" Joe Jargon, A.K.A. Sick. Their 2008 album Swing contains a combination of brief skits and songs, with musical accompaniments on a diverse collection of instruments including guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, ukelele, saw, spoons, whistling, beat-box, and Leigh's tap shoes.
