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Police and Thieves is...
Raleigh's finest New Wave and Post-Punk band, playing favorite hits from The Police, The Clash, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, The Cars and other classics from the late 70's and early 80's.
David Ansbacher - Bass / Vocals
Sean McArdle - Guitars / Lead Vocals
Shimer Gradus - Drums / Percussion / Vocals
Max Puhala - Keyboards / Guitar
Sean McArdle grew up just outside of New York City, and gained his appreciation for music from stealing cassettes and LPs from his three older sisters. His first album was "Business as Usual" by Men At Work. Sean takes his songwriting cues from such varied artists as Elvis Costello, Spoon, Lyle Lovett and Harry Nilsson. When not performing original material with King Cumulus, Sean has spent the last several years entertaining some of the Pacific Northwest's biggest venues while performing with successful Seattle Top 40's cover bands. Sean enjoys collecting oddball guitars and plays through Matchless amplifiers.
Shimer Gradus, a Raleigh native, has been a Ludwig drum player for almost 40 years. Shimer grew up loving funk, starting off with early 80s hip hop and a true love for 70s funk. Rock and alternative were shortly added to the list. After that, history was made. He has always added his southern groove and funk to any jam presented to him.
David Ansbacher, originally from Burlington, has been playing music from this era since his first band’s first song was ‘Just What I Needed’ in 9th grade. Clearly, he never grew up. He was a keyboard player in that band, a blues guitar player through his 20s, and has found his calling as a bassist in his mid-life crisis. He plays Fender basses and Ampeg amplifiers.
Max Puhala has lived in North Carolina all his life, playing in bands or teaching music to his students. In Police & Thieves, he plays a Roland Juno synthesizer to transport the audience back to the 80s. (photo @scottmag)
Police & Thieves is proud to perform music from the following artists and more
