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The Tuna Helpers (often, but not always, spelled TheTunaHelpers on albums and promotional materials) was an all-female American indie gothic psychedelic art folk rock band based in Austin, Texas from 2000–2007, noted for their elaborate puppetry in their stage shows and rich textures including diverse vocals, strings, trombone, and percussion. Its membership consisted of sisters Adrienne Sneed (lead vocals and guitars) and Bethany Sneed (keyboards, bells, and background vocals), Stacy Meshbane on violin, and Khattie Quinones on drums. Their music often involves reflections on childhood, from a slightly dark but often comic perspective. Bethany also performs the songs in American Sign Language, an aspect of their live performances praised by ''Tucson Weekly''.〔Linda Ray. "Live: The Tuna Helpers, Molehill Orkestrah." ''Tucson Weekly''. February 2, 2006. http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/music/Content?oid=oid:78014〕 This element was added at Adrienne's suggestion after seeing Bethany sign Tori Amos songs at home.〔Matt Wake. "TunaHelpers:Indie pop group a strange mix of puppets, signs." ''The Huntsville Times''. June 2, 2005. http://www.thetunahelpers.org/writings_vault/nashville.html〕 At local shows, Mrs. Sneed would serve cakes and host party games.〔(Writings on The Tuna Helpers )〕 The TunaHelpers toured the U.S and Canada sharing the stages with such talents as Nina Hagen, TeamDresch, The Aisler Set, The Dresden Dolls, Faun Fables, Lydia Lunch, The Frogs, Adam Green, Lesbians on Ecstasy, Gretchen Phillips, Electrelane, and Bettie Serveert. The band also performed SXSW showcases 4 years in a row. ==Origins and lineup changes== The band was an outgrowth of Adrienne's desire to expand her solo act,〔(nuvo.net / Tuna Helpers: avant-girl power )〕 which was originally called Adrienne and the TunaHelpers, and featured Adrienne with two fish puppets, Sushie and the Bad Cheese and Hootie Blow My Fish, who sat in front of homemade instruments. After Bethany joined, the act became Adrienne, Bethany, and the TunaHelpers. The name was shortened upon Quinones's joining. Meshbane, a friend of Adrienne, also joined the band, but stayed with it only about a year. By their second album, Meshbane had amically departed and received a special thanks credit, Timb Harris performing violin, viola, and cello on the second album, though not credited as a full band member. The nautical theme continued with the band members' album credits as Adrienne the Anemone, Bethany the Barracuda, and Khattie the Katfish. Guest musicians ("Tuna Helper Helpers") on the first album included Nick Smith "(the nice eel)" on trombone, and Kurtis D. Machler on bass, and the second album featured choral overdubs by Nicole Aurora and string and choral arrangements by Trey Spruance. Smith also directed the band's music videos. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Tuna Helpers」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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