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Los Angeles Rock - Anna and the Bells


Hailing from Hollywood, California, Anna and the Bells is a classic rock/Motown group looking to put a new twist on a classic sound. Founded in 2012 by singer/songwriter Anna Claessen and Dan Zerin, and currently including Martha Moreno on the keyboard, and Crystal Offley as the backing vocalist, Anna and the Bells has already managed to perform at the House of Blues on the Sunset strip. They are looking to find a permanent bassist and drummer to round out the band. If any such musicians are looking for a band that harkens back to the early days of rock and roll, Anna and the Bells would love to hear from you.



To continue bringing their classic sound to the masses, they are currently running a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to fund their debut EP, as well as a music video for their debut single “Expirationdating”. Their target goal is $10,000, with incentives for donations ranging from a copy of the EP, to shirts, posters, and even a night of music and partying with the band as an honored guest. If you like what you hear (and I see no reason why you wouldn’t), be sure to send this band a few bucks to help make their dreams come true.


Be sure to check out the official Anna and the Bells Soundcloud and ReverbNation pages to check out live recordings and demos of their music, including their single "Expirationdating". Anyone interested in some live footage should check out their Youtube page, which features performances from the band at Musician's Institute.

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Location: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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  1. Eliaz BethFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    They are looking to find a permanent bassist and drummer to round out the band. If any such musicians are looking for a band that harkens back to the early days of rock and roll, Anna and the Bells would love to hear from you. Beat.pk – Free Mp3 Download

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