"Indie-rock fans have always found something to like about Pictures of Then...the band’s overall musical approach is neither stubbornly rooted in the past, nor based on some contrived, wash of futuristic sound." (dfw.com) Hailed as "helping to further shape the new Minneapolis sound," (perfectporridge.com) "Pictures Of Then is decidedly aware of the musical shoulders upon which it stands and it does so proudly. What sets such acts apart is the proletarian everyman aspects of their music: there’s an earthiness, a connectedness to the soil..." (DryvetymeOnlyne) "Wherever you try to peg them on the musical landscape, their songs are always well-crafted and memorable," (howwastheshow.com) Pictures of Then “does their thing and they do it well.” (Guest List Magazine)

Gaining clout as an "amazing" (Red Gorilla Music Fest) and "fresh" (Crossroads Music Fest) live act, Pictures of Then takes to the stage with an energy that is undeniable. "Spirited and buzzy...they swung with glam-pop abandon, channeling psychedelic folk-roots through howling indie-rock branches." (Mid-Point Music Festival) "On stage they are dramatic without being pretentious, having a polished and confident stage presence...seasoned by months of touring." (howwastheshow.com) This comes as no surprise since the band is continually touring, attracting an ever-growing fan base on the festival circuit and at concert venues and college campuses nationwide.

"On Pictures of Then’s 2007 debut, Crushed by Lights, the Minneapolis quintet seemed to be shining Billy Corgan’s flashlight through a 1966 Pink Floyd prism, projecting a gorgeous psychedelic pop rainbow across a Ziggy Stardust tour poster. The combination of PoT’s respect for the vintage past and desire for a modern future came together seamlessly in a soundtrack that was both vaguely familiar and engagingly fresh." (Amplifier Magazine) Crushed By Lights secured a foothold on the national scene with featured accolades on MTV and college radio.

"As telegraphed by the gorgeous New World-tinged woodcut illustrations adorning their sophomore album, And The Wicked Sea, PoT spend a little more time perusing their sonic scrapbook of the past this time around while still remaining committed to indie rock’s vibrant here and now." (Amplifier Magazine) Said to have a "Flaming Lips meets Dr. Dog vibe," (Comfort Comes) their sophomore effort “rings out loud and proud with a host of songs filled with Midwestern charm at its finest. The record evokes a sound that calls to mind Summerteeth-era Wilco, or possibly what Modest Mouse might have sounded like had Isaac Brock been born in Minneapolis himself." (DryvetymeOnlyne) "Pictures of Then is an amazing blend of reverent classicism and modern vision, And The Wicked Sea is loaded with glittering pop diamonds that are never showy, always tasteful and completely infectious." (Amplifier Magazine: Brian Baker)

CONTACTS
Management: Shanti Schweizer - management@picturesofthen.com
Club / Venue Booking: booking@picturesofthen.com
College Booking: Jennifer Bair - jennifer@seethemusic.net
Web Site - www.picturesofthen.com
MySpace - www.myspace.com/picturesofthen


PLAYERS
Casey Call - vocals/guitar
Joe Call - drums
Joe Gamble - guitar
Tim Greenwood - keys
David LeDuc - bass
Larry Koszewski - bass


DISCOGRAPHY

And The Wicked Sea (2009 LP)

Sneak Preview (2008 Single)
Crushed By Lights (2007 LP)