The Shake Ups

Combining eclectic power-pop song craft with alt-rock energy, co-ed vocals, and art school atmospherics, THE SHAKE UPS produce a sound that resembles few in the current wave of indie up-and-comers. Imagine the Pixies playing Beatles and XTC songs with members of The New Pornographers, Radiohead and The Apples In Stereo, and you'll begin to get the idea. THE SHAKE UPS were formed in early 2005 by Indianapolis-based husband and wife duo Patrick and Kathie O'Connor.

THE SHAKE UPS were formed in early 2005 by Indianapolis-based husband and wife duo Patrick and Kathie O'Connor. Known for his guitar work with locally-revered space-punks Destination: Earth! and internationally-renown surf-rockers The Madeira, Patrick became the band's primary singer, songwriter and guitarist, while Kathie, an experienced musician in her own right with local groups like Film At Eleven and the Hand-me-downs, became the band's drummer.

THE SHAKE UPS took their name from the popular Midwestern beverage consisting of water, lemons and mass amounts of sugar, and soon became fixtures in their regional music scene. They garnered strong reviews for their live shows, and participated in a Myspace-affiliated battle of the bands, for which they were the highest-placing act to perform original material. This series of events brought them to the attention of several regional labels and music distributors, and they released their debut full-length album, A Twist Of Lemon, with indie imprints Gelatinous Productions and QuasiDad Recording Company in the Summer of 2006. A Twist Of Lemon was also made available through such online music retailers as Amazon, ITunes, CD Baby, and EMusic, among others.

THE SHAKE UPS relocated to the San Diego, California area in early 2007, revamping their lineup. The band consists of Patrick O'Connor (vocals, guitars), Eve Gross (vocals, keyboards), Albert Lu (bass) and Kathie O'Connor (drums). With numerous live appearances in So Cal under their belts, they completed a new album, Breathing The Flood, which was released in the late summer of 2008.

THE SHAKE UPS continue to produce intelligent, hook-filled indie rock and power pop, building on their reputation as a primary force in the independent music community.