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      Tess Brunet on May 24, 2011

      AH! Thank YOU sir! And thanks for backing me!

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      Kris Vinson on May 24, 2011

      Just listened to the whole thing and I like it a lot. Throughout the album I'm reminded of Flaming lips a bit, pre-billboard modest mouse, and a few times Shivaree. Nice job, I'm proud to have you on my iPod! Thanks very much, Tess.

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      Tess Brunet on April 9, 2011

      It's getting there. It's being sent off next week to get mastered. I went over budget a bit, had to dig deep and also take up a couple jobs to finish everything. Soon. xo

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      Kris Vinson on April 9, 2011

      are we there yet?

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      andrew on February 1, 2011

      this is a true statement.

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      Tess Brunet on January 28, 2011

      Wait? I thought we were.

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      andrew on January 27, 2011

      we should probably be friends.

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      Tess Brunet on January 17, 2011

      And I you.

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      andrew on January 17, 2011

      I love you Tess!

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      Kris Vinson on November 14, 2010

      wow, you're pretty amazing to figure that out from my shitty description. Search complete, that's totally it. I like the version you guys did better, especially with you on vocals, but this will do for now. Thank you so much and congrats again!

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      Tess Brunet on November 14, 2010

      Hmm, it may be a cover called "I Get Nervous" by Lower Dens...

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      Kris Vinson on November 14, 2010

      ... middleish I think? slow tempo with a very simple drum beat (kick, snare, kick, snare, kick, snare until about the end of the choruses I think where you did kick, kick, snare.) dont remember ANY lyrics but they were rhythmic and in 2 syllable sections pretty much throughout. I don't know if that helps. Thanks for even bothering with it, I know you have a lot going on right now.

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      Tess Brunet on November 13, 2010

      Thanks Kris... hmm I don't, we played songs from both records. Where was it in the set?

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      Kris Vinson on November 13, 2010

      Congrats, Tess. I'm really looking forward to hearing what you put together. Is there any chance you could help find a recording of that Generationals song that I'm looking for? Its not on any of the available downloads I found but you guys played it when you were in san diego. Its kiiiinda driving me nuts. Stuck in my head and all.

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Thank you Brian!

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      BRian Marino on November 10, 2010

      Congratulations!

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Yay!!!!!!!!

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      mandy munson on November 10, 2010

      congrats!!

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      faye black on November 10, 2010

      Yay Tess!

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Ha, that's totally the reason Brian.

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      Brian-Michel LaRue on November 10, 2010

      I'd like to think that this was because of my offer of risqué self-portraits. Yeah, that's *totally* the reason.

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      I know, I really didn't think this was going to happen.

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      Casey M on November 10, 2010

      Wow, that was an amazing last minute push.

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Me too, me too.

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      Thibaut Hofer on November 10, 2010

      Nice! So glad it will be done.

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Crazy, fucking crazy.

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      Brian-Michel LaRue on November 10, 2010

      YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

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      Sam Tickle on November 10, 2010

      It is shocking.

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      I feel like it must be a glitch. I'm in shock.

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      Sam Tickle on November 10, 2010

      I refreshed and it was done. Someone just gave an awful lot of money. Congratulations.

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      Sam Tickle on November 10, 2010

      WOW!

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Brian, you're seriously amazing! xoxo

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      Brian-Michel LaRue on November 10, 2010

      Rose my pledge too, and made a deal of my own to Tumblr and Twitter - if the goal is met, I will get risqué photos taken and sent as a present, because I want this album made so badly.

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Just saw that! Thanks Thibaut! I hope so too, this is so freakin' close. Shit.

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      Thibaut Hofer on November 10, 2010

      I've just risen my pledge. I hope you'll get it cause you're so close!

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      Tess Brunet on November 10, 2010

      Thanks Kris! Thanks for the support and contribution too! Greatly appreciated!

      @Sam: I know me too, it's going to be a long night.

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      Sam Tickle on November 10, 2010

      Up from about two this morning. I was worried.

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      Kris Vinson on November 9, 2010

      I just saw you guys in San Diego at the Belly Up about a week ago. I hadn't heard of you prior but really like two of the songs you did. One was Angry Charlie and the other... I dont know! None of the samples I listen to are even close on iTunes or the two sites I found with mp3 downloads. I'm not sure what I can do other than hum it to you but I'd really like to find it. You're awesome by the way, really liked your style a lot.

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      Tess Brunet on November 3, 2010

      Thank you Brian, will do!

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      Brian-Michel LaRue on November 3, 2010

      If your project doesn't make it, resubmit it! I'll contribute to it again...or just give you 20$ when I get back to NOLA. So proud!

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      Tess Brunet on October 29, 2010

      Hi Andrew, thanks! It is old home video footage.

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      andrew on October 28, 2010

      Hey Tess! That new video that you posted is pretty cool, I like the song in the background. Is that footage from personal home movies in there?

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      Tess Brunet on October 25, 2010

      I'm not sure how things are down there at the moment Andrew. I've been on tour with the Gens..

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      andrew on October 21, 2010

      Well shoot. Hopefully sooner rather than later. How're things goin down there?

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      Tess Brunet on October 21, 2010

      Was there recently @ the Grog Shop with the Generationals... damn! Oh I'll be back though!

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      andrew on October 21, 2010

      then you could take me out in your awesome van!

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      andrew on October 21, 2010

      I already do tell everyone! Too bad you live so far away, you should come to Ohio, it is awesome out here?

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      Tess Brunet on October 21, 2010

      I guessed that Andy :) thanks for the clarity though.

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      Andrew Bizer on October 21, 2010

      Hello, that post below wasn't me!

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      Tess Brunet on October 21, 2010

      Hey, I like you! Tell everyone you know about me!!! Now!! I'll be your BFF...

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Tess Brunet

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Tess Brunet/Au Ras Au Ras (oh rah oh rah) is set to record her first solo record January 27th with help from Seth Kauffman and Michael Libramento (Floating Action) at Dial Black Sound in Oxford, MS with Bruce Watson (of Fat Possum Records).

Brunet has released music under the name deadboy and the Elephantmen (Fat Possum Records), Animal Electric (self-release), and Generationals (Park The Van). She has also played drums for Lady Bo, Twin Tigers, Attack Formation, Fangtar, The Lees, and One Man Machine.

Tess started playing music at the age of 25 in early 2003 while working at S.I.R. Studios in New York City as the Accounts Receivable Manager. Self-taught, she plays drums, auto-harp, keys, and guitar.

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