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Alex's Hand
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Alex's Hand is an independent-spirited Seattle band that blends elements of progressive rock, quirky humor, and anything else that strikes their fancy. After years of frustration on the Seattle scene, the band hit the road, ending up in Berlin by way of Central America. The band consists of Kellen Mills (bass) and Nic Barnes (drums) along with various others on guitars, keyboards, horns, and more.
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http://alexshand.bandcamp.com
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Releases on file (8)
Alex's Hand — Infinite Jim - Volume 1 Alex's Hand — Infinite Jim - Volume 1
(Bandcamp no#, 2017, DL)
Alex's Hand — KaTaTaK Alex's Hand — KaTaTaK
(RAIG no#, 2017, CD)
Alex's Hand — Goblinsz...?1! Alex's Hand — Goblinsz...?1!
(Bandcamp no#, 2016, DL)
Alex's Hand — Künstler Scheiße Alex's Hand — Künstler Scheiße
(RAIG R091, 2016, CD)
Alex's Hand — Alex's Hand Presents: The Roaches Alex's Hand — Alex's Hand Presents: The Roaches
((Not on label) no#, 2014, DL)
Alex's Hand — Albatross around the Neck Alex's Hand — Albatross around the Neck
((Not on label) no#, 2013, CD)
Alex's Hand — Live Cancer in Cancumbia Alex's Hand — Live Cancer in Cancumbia
((Not on label) no#, 2013, DL)
Alex's Hand — Madame Psychosis Alex's Hand — Madame Psychosis
((Not on label) no#, 2012, CD)

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