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SAN FRANCISCO BAND CHANNELS SEVERE ROAD RAGE AND A FEAR OF CLOWNS INTO 60 MINUTES OF AUDIO PLEASURE
Useless Desires debut album “Raincoat” set for release on Tuesday, February 10, 2009

San Francisco, CA – December 29, 2008 – Since July of 2007, alternative rock band Useless Desires have poured their Road Rage, the endless desire for a soul mate and the nerve to face this imperfect world into a boiling pot of thirteen songs. Their long awaited debut album “Raincoat” is set for release on February 10, 2009.

For many bands including Useless Desires, recording is a long arduous process. “I came into the studio with thirteen songs that were written on an acoustic guitar but needed some body and edge to them”, says singer/songwriter Dave Shear. “The sounds were always in my head, but it took some time, creative juices and help from bassist Curt Yagi to siphon them out.” Dave has been writing songs for years, many of which are on the “Raincoat” release. “The fuel that kept me going with this project is that I really believe in the songs and didn’t want to cut corners.” The end result is thirteen lyrically strong songs, each of which has their own uniqueness. While the overall sound is alternative rock, by no means does each of the songs sound alike. From the mellow grooves of the opening track “Amnesia” to the circus atmosphere of “Big Top”, each song takes the listener in a different direction. The common theme with the album “Raincoat” is catchy songs that draw emotions.

Curt Yagi, the bands bass player, spent many hours at the studio helping to mold this album together. “Dave opened the door to me to add my input and creative feedback to his songs, which made the process exciting. The song Road Rage would never sound as good without my hand claps, guaranteed”, says Curt with a smile. Lead guitarist, James Jarrett found the recording process a breeze. “I’ve been playing Dave’s songs for years, so I know how his strange yet predictable mind works. If Dave didn’t like one of my parts, he would give the thumbs down. After I kindly gave him the finger, he would tell me what to play.”

Advanced copies of Useless Desires album will be available for purchase at the bands CD release party set for Friday, February 6, 2009 at Beale St Bar (133 Beale St @ Mission/Howard, San Francisco) from 9pm to 1am. Details may be found at www.uselessdesires.com.

About Useless Desires
Useless Desires is a four-piece alternative rock band that performs original songs with thought provoking lyrics and catchy grooves. Useless Desires are Dave Shear (guitar/vocals), Curt yagi (bass, keyboard, back-up vocals), James Jarrett (lead guitar) and Wayne Lebow (drums). Lead singer and sole songwriter, Dave Shear absorbed music from The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Police, Nick Drake, The Clash and Nirvana, among others, and hints of each help shape the Useless Desires sound. From the edgy guitar and bass driven songs to mellow piano driven songs, each has a unique sound that sums up the whole. The emotionally driven vocals can be both moody and seductive. These songs will undoubtedly draw emotion. Visit www.uselessdesires.com for more information.