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Tin Lounge


Chris Hogg Drums  
Daniel B. Mantynband Guitar  
David Brooks Bass  
Doug Hill Bass  
Eric Stein Drums  
Jeff McClellan Vocals, Guitar  
Jeff Sample Guitar  
LonPaul Ellrich Drums  
Marystar Ely Keyboards  
Matt Sommers Bass  


Active: 1987 - 1992
Location: Indianapolis, IN


Notes: Primarily a vehicle for songwriter/singer Jeff McClellan, Tin Lounge was born in the late 80’s at Herron School of Art in Indianapolis and went on to perform and record for 5 years. The band, through many member changes, left an impressive collection of songs in it’s wake.

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Tin Lounge Anthology

Tin Lounge Anthology

Year: 2010

Notes: This massive anthology includes all phases of Tin Lounge, beginning with Jeff McClellan and Matt Sommers starting the band at Herron School of Art ('87) and ending with the final incarnation featuring LonPaul & Danny. There are live tracks, official studio recordings, home recordings, outtakes, c...  More >>

Tracks: 67

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Ice Cube Fight

Ice Cube Fight

Year: 1992

Notes: The final Tin Lounge recording, this effort was tracked in Doug Hill's living room. These songs feature Jeff McClellan, Doug Hill, Danny Mantynband, MaryStar Ely and LonPaul Ellrich.   More >>

Tracks: 5

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TRC Sessions

TRC Sessions

Year: 1989

Notes: A full studio production, tracked at TRC Mid-America Recording Center in Indianapolis, these songs feature Jeff McClellan, David Brooks, Jeff Sample and LonPaul Ellrich.   More >>

Tracks: 3

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Lost Sessions

Lost Sessions

Year: 1989

Notes: Recorded on 4-track at LonPaul's basement apartment on Park Ave. and mixed at 3849 N. Central, these recordings feature Jeff McClellan, Matt Sommers, Jeff Sample and LonPaul Ellrich. After finalizing these mixes, the master tape was lost and never found. These tracks are salvaged from poor-qualit...  More >>

Tracks: 4

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4-7-89

4-7-89

Year: 1989

Notes: Recorded live to 2-track cassette in LonPaul's basement apartment on Park Ave., these songs feature Jeff McClellan, Matt Sommers, Jeff Sample and LonPaul Ellrich.   More >>

Tracks: 6

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January '89

January '89

Year: 1989

Notes: Recorded on 4-track at 3849 N. Central Ave., these songs feature Jeff McClellan, Matt Sommers, Jeff Sample and Chris Hogg.   More >>

Tracks: 5

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4 Songs for Nightclubbing

4 Songs for Nightclubbing

Year: 1988

Notes: Recorded on 4-track at 1645 N. Talbott St. (The Yellow House), these songs feature Jeff McClellan, Matt Sommers, Jeff Sample and Chris Hogg. This demo tape was used to secure the string of shows that Tin Lounge played at the Vogue and the Patio clubs through the winter of '88-'89.  More >>

Tracks: 6

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Summer '88

Summer '88

Year: 1988

Notes: Recorded on 4-track at 1645 N. Talbott St. (The Yellow House), these songs feature Jeff McClellan and Matt Sommers performing/singing all parts, except for two songs (John Bonhan and Turtle Island) which feature Matt with LonPaul Ellrich.  More >>

Tracks: 14

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Spring '88

Spring '88

Year: 1988

Notes: Recorded on 4-track at 1645 N. Talbott St. (The Yellow House), these songs feature Jeff McClellan, Matt Sommers and Eric Stein performing/singing all parts.  More >>

Tracks: 10

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The Yellow House

The Yellow House

Year: 1988

Notes: Very early Tin Lounge live band recorded live to jambox at at 1645 N. Talbott St. (The Yellow House) during various rehearsals. These songs feature Jeff McClellan and Matt Sommers, with either Brad Wallace (songs 1-13, 24) or Eric Stein (songs 14-21) on drums.  More >>

Tracks: 22

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Experiments

Experiments

Year: 1987

Notes: Recorded on 4-track at Seven Trails West apartments on Indianapolis' West side (30th & Lafayette Rd.) and 1645 N. Talbott St. (The Yellow House), these song sketches are performed by Jeff McClellan and Matt Sommers. Alan Lashbrook plays keyboards and sings background on track 1.  More >>

Tracks: 11

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Fall '87

Fall '87

Year: 1987

Notes: The tape that started it all. Recorded live to mono cassette at Seven Trails West apartments on Indianapolis' West side (30th & Lafayette Rd.), these songs feature Jeff McClellan and Matt Sommers performing/singing all parts. These tracks represent the very first Tin Lounge recordings.  More >>

Tracks: 25

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