Heloise and the Savoir Faire
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Heloise and the Savoir Faire are a madonna-punk outfit based in Brooklyn, New York. Fronted by Heloise Williams (x Viperhouse and eponymous band leader, songwriter, and lead vocalist), the band's live lineup was originally comprised of Williams singing over a pre-recorded track and was accompanied by the dance stylings of Joe "Juge" Shepard and Sara Sweet Rabidoux. In the summer of 2004, Heloise began experimenting with a backup band on a few songs. The original three band members were James Bellizia (stunt guitar, member of Pooloop and Sweet Ass Pussy), Jason Cooley (bass, member of Burlington-based Led Loco and James Kochalka Superstar) and Luke Hughett (drums, x Qatsi and the Shipwreckers). The current lineup swaps Cooley for Jason Diamond (member of Puny Human) on bass. Guest performers have included Pamela Jintana Racine of Gogol Bordello and Tracy Murphy of Opti-Grab
Heloise has collaborated with members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago and Phish. She was also electro-starlet Peaches' bodyguard/driver on her tour of the US with rockers Queens of the Stone Age.
The band have recently signed with Elijah Wood's Simian Records, an imprint of Yep Roc Records. An EP and subsequent LP are forthcoming in 2007.
