Mimi Von Schnitzl
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| Years Active: | 2012 - 2015 | ||
| Record Labels: | Modern Cult Records Gubbey Records | ||
| Started By: | J. Glenn | ||
| Based In: | Louisville | ||
| First show: | May 6 2012 at a DIY Space | ||
| Last show: | July 17 2015 at Nachbar | ||
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| Number of Members: | three core members, several live contributors | ||
Mimi Von Schnitzl was a psychedelic rock group out of Louisville, Kentucky. Initially formed in 2012 as a psych collective led by former My Morning Jacket drummer J. Glenn, the band lasted three years with a host of different live guests. The psychedelic band left to open improv and was laden with drugged out, off-beat lyrics. Mimi Von was best known among the local scene as a frequent among the Modern Cult crowd.
Mimi Von Schnitzl was founded by J. Glenn (Formerly of My Morning Jacket) and Andy Matter (Furlong, Prozax, Opposable Thumbs, etc.) though both of these Henry County natives have performed together for years prior, mainly for J. Glenn's solo endeavors. With Jace Stone and Rory Hanka joining the fold, the quartet had begun jamming out various material. Mimi Von Schnitzl's earliest known live performance dates back to May 6 2012 at an unknown venue in Louisville. Their next show would not be until that September when they performed two shows in Chicago, both of which alongside Plastic Crimewave Sound (And even collaborating on stage.).
2013 would see the group releasing various cassette demos, contributing a track to the Head Cleaner compilation and playing a handful of shows at the newly opened Modern Cult Records. Thus, 2014 would be the band's most productive year with their self-titled album released on CD via Modern Cult and performing all over their hometown with the likes of The Golden Grass, Killer Moon, Heat Machine and New Bravado to name a few. On July 17 2015 the band would release that same self-titled record on vinyl (Though with DIY album covers) at the Nach Bar in Louisville. This would turn out to be their final performance as the group would dissolve not long after and J.Glenn would move to California, living in a van. Matter and Hanka would keep the psychedelic motif and form Mutual Kingdom sometime thereafter.
Members
Core Lineup
- J. Glenn - Drums, Clarinet, Vocals
- Andy Matter - Bass
- Rory Hanka - Keyboards
Recurring Live Members
- Scott Murtz - Percussion
- Jace Stone - Guitar
- Seth Thomas - Guitar
- Ben Lally - Guitar
- Tyler Chanley - Guitar
- Chris Goshawk - Drums
Releases
- Mimi Von Schnitzl (Album) (2014, Modern Cult Records)