The Patchwork Quilt Fallacy

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Formed by guitarist Karl Strauss and singer/pianist Shelah Kelso, The Patchwork Quilt Fallacy instantly gained critical acclaim in their local music scene of northeastern, Pennsylvania. The band experienced regional success attracting the attention of local radio stations and music magazines with their first album "The Great Escape" EP. "Putting on "The Great Escape,"..is like slipping through a portal back into the alt-rock days of the 90s, but with less flannel and far less whining.. Imagine the big wall of sound a la Smashing Pumpkins, but without Billy Corgan’s self absorption and big shiny head" [Shinbone Magazine review].

Now based in Los Angeles, PQF released their sophomore album "The Mourning After" EP in April of 2009. Defining their line-up-- which currently includes vocalist/pianist Shelah Kelso, guitarist Karl Strauss, bassist Scott John Miller and drummer Kio- this enthusiastic and hard-working group continues to keep moving forward in a positive direction by playing shows and gaining exposure to reach their goal of touring the US and overseas.

The Patchwork Quilt Fallacy's Shelah Kelso is native to Arizona but spent all of her high school years in Burbank, CA. In addition to being a musician, Kelso has appeared in various independent films and shorts. Bassist Scott John Miller is from Redbank, New Jersey. In previous bands he opened for Sponge and Traci Gunns. Drummer and Musician's Institute graduate Kio was born in Japan but spent many years in Seattle before moving to L.A. Guitarist Karl Strauss is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA with a degree in Music Recording.