June Cleaver And The Steak Knives biography
Founded in Syracuse, USA in 1997 - Still active as of 2019

One would think that, after listening to their music, June Cleaver And The Steak Knives (JCSK) is a band of many. Think again. JCSK is   actually the creation of Chris and Pat Bradley, multi-instrumentalists, and brother's, who have been making music as JCSK since 1997. They do have an "honorary member" in Alison Abbruzzi who has contributed vocals, lyrics, and concepts with the last 3 releases from the band. There have also been some guest musicians on the last 2 releases as well. 

As mentioned above, the Brother's Bradley are multi-instrumentalists who, according to Chris, "play everything and anything we can get     our hands on. Generally I will play lead guitar, bass, acoustic drums, and vocals, and Pat will play organ, piano, v-drums, bass (on older   albums) and vocals. But, we always mix it up and add mixtures of exotic, organic instrumentation, electronics, found sound recordings, and recently mutated sound libraries. Everything is carefully manipulated". Depending on the release you're listening to you may hear sitar, zither, accordion, trumpet, cello, violin, recorder, didgeridoo, antique toy piano, kazoo, auto harp, etc.,etc.,etc.. 

What the band composes, performs, and produces could be likened to a big bowl of tasty prog soup. A great quote to describe/define the bands music: "Trance-inducing electronica mixes with dark and twisted rock and roll to create surreal soundscapes and intricate melodies. Experimental madness cackles as heavy dance grooves drive. Upbeat, melancholy, ethereal, paranoid, heavy, poppy, funky, jazzy, it's music you can dance to. Psychedelic surf rock meets the great experiment we call music - all with the delusional twists and turns of the sonic schizophrenia." Bottom line though is that it all comes together into some fantastic, very listenable music that you'll want to be sharing with family, friends, pets, strangers, or just about anyone or anything that can still hear.

As for the bands current status and future: After the release of "Auricular Peculiar" in 2004, the brother's have been more of a multimedia   project with Pat, an animator, creating the visuals, and Chris composing and producing the music to accompany Pat's creations. In 06'-07' they created 15 award winning animations for Chicago's Field Museum as part of their permanent exhibits, Evolving Planet and Ancient Americas. There will be new JCSK music coming soon though. According to Chris, as of 4/24/08, "we are really eager to get going on June Cleaver, and have just recently begun work on a new cd". Good news indeed! Also, the bands first 2 releases, currently unavailable, will hopefully be re-released in the near future according to Chris.

This band is highly recommended to those looking for something familiar, innovative, and unlike most anything out there these days.