Sholi is an American indie/alternative/experimental group that originated in

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, and now has members dispersed throughout the

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. The members include primary songwriter Payam Bavafa, drummer Jonathon Bafus, and bassist Eric Ruud, occasionally with keyboardist Greg Hagel. In autumn of 2008, Sholi signed to

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. Their full-length debut, produced with

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, was released on February 17, 2009.

Discography

*''Sholi'' EP (self-released) *''Sholi / The Dead Science Split 7"'' with

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(2006),

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Recordings *''Hejrat 7"'' (2008), Holocene Music *''Dreams Before People Tour'' EP (2008) *''Sholi'' (2009),

References

External links

Sholi Official websiteSholi Facebook PageSholi Myspace PageTouch and Go Records Official WebsiteInterview with Bavafa on Wired.com
Indie rock musical groups from California Musical groups from Davis, California Quarterstick Records artists {{US-indie-rock-band-stub