Sorry no Ferrari

Last Show

2011-05-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT 5/28/11 Sorry No Ferrari will be playing our last show ever at 529 in East Atlanta. $5/21+ starts at 9pm. We probably go on around 11pm. Words can not express how grateful we will all be to see anyone who can make it. Come out and party with us one last time. Sorry for the short notice.

SNF plays Foburg

2011-03-30T09:31:00.001-07:00

Remix Week 4: "Ternary 3"

2011-03-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.mediafire.com/?ryb3ue3rmwo6peu

Enjoy!

...remember
1. The files are password-protected so you need to e-mail us at sorrynoferrari@gmail.com to access the stems.
2. Remixes will be released on SorryNoFerrari.net for free download.
3. We ask that you send us the final version of the song before posting it anywhere.

Ashar (Music for People Remix)

2011-03-04T13:37:00.000-08:00

Also be on the lookout for new stems coming out tomorrow (3/5)

Ternary Remix #1 (Talos)

2011-02-24T07:33:00.000-08:00

We've started receiving a few remixes over the last few weeks and want to thank everyone who has worked so hard on them. Here is the first release of the remix project.

Talos (Colin Baylor Remix)

A Big Change

2011-02-15T07:50:00.001-08:00

With a tremendous feeling of appreciation and friendship we regret to announce that our bass player, Drew Mobley, has chosen to move on from Sorry no Ferrari. After almost 7 years of partnership he will be performing his last show on Wednesday, February 16th at the earl. Please come out to support him and figure out why he'd want to walk away from all of the fame, money, women/men, and drugs. He's released this statement so we can better understand his decision:

"There are few memories I have in the past six and a half years that have truly held such significance in my life than those I have had with my band Sorry No Ferrari. There are friendships that have developed and music that was made during that time that have impacted me hugely and will have a lasting resonance for the rest of my life. And it is with a conflicted mind that I have decided to leave the band. I feel that I am at a point in my life where other avenues of interest need to take precedence before I can persue music any further. I thank the members of my band and the fans we have accumulated over the years for invoking such contentment and adding to the enrichment of my life. These experiences have meant more to me than I can express and I am grateful for every second I have spent on stage or practicing with my friends and you will not soon be forgotten and I wish nothing but the best for my bandmates and the band itself. I hope my future as a professional mime proves lucradive and as fullfilling as my career in my music. Thank you.

Drew Mobley"

Remix Stems: Week 3 - "Ternary Pt 1 & 2"

2011-02-09T18:26:00.000-08:00

Alright, This week comes with a little bit of a catch. The tracks contain 2 songs. When you download the stems it will contain a single file for both Ternary Part 1 and Part 2. If you choose to remix part 1, the track should go from [0:00 - 7:48]. If you want to only do Part 2 you'll need to cut everything before [7:49]. Or, you know....do whatever you want and make it really long and really cool. We're totally down with that too.

Enjoy!

http://www.mediafire.com/?u68p9ejfahf6q

Remember to email us for the passwords if you're interested

Some Recent Press about SNF.

2011-02-01T13:40:00.000-08:00

Since the release of "Ternary" we have been lucky enough to get some attention from the press. Here is some of the most recent write ups.

http://clatl.com/cribnotes/archives/2011/02/01/sorry-no-ferrari-at-criminal-records-sat-jan-29

http://clatl.com/atlanta/sorry-no-ferrari-doesnt-mean-to-intimidate/Content?oid=2669618

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/135618-sorry-no-ferrari-ternary/

http://ohmpark.com/features/ohmparks-top-50-albums-of-2010/

http://latestdisgrace.com/2010/top-10-atl-albums-of-2010/9

http://ohmpark.com/features/ohmparks-top-20-atlanta-albums-of-2010/

Thank you to everyone who has written about us! It is a humbling thing to hear such kind words from your peers about what you love to do.

If you want to keep up with everything SNF email SorryNoFerrari@gmail.com and put "Future Prometheus" in the subject line.

Future Prometheus Email List

2011-01-25T15:29:00.000-08:00

Sorry No Ferrari is starting a new email list for called, "Future Prometheus". Future Prometheus is for anyone who wants to be the first to know about everything SNF. But thats not all. If you are on the Future Prometheus list you will get all kinds of perks that are not offered through facebook, twitter or myspace. Things like free tickets to shows, free merch and first looks and listens to new songs and music videos. AND all kinds of content and information reserved specifically for people on this email list. If you want to join the list just send an email to SorryNoFerrari@gmail.com and put Future Prometheus in the subject line.

Remix Stems: Week 2 - "Talos"

2011-01-23T05:41:00.000-08:00

This week's stems include the files for two tracks on the album. The original is meant to be one song; however, a nine minute track seemed a bit too long. So here it is, with all of the extra tracks and even the guest guitar solo by From Exile frontman, Eric Guenther!

If you want to you can just do one of the sections of the song. On the album Talos I goes from 0:00 - 4:09 and Talos II goes from 4:10 - 9:16. It's up to you though.

The same rules apply to all of the remixes:
1. The files are password-protected so you need to e-mail us at sorrynoferrari@gmail.com to access the stems.
2. Remixes will be released on SorryNoFerrari.net for free download.
3. We ask that you send us the final version of the song before posting it anywhere.

Many thanks as always,

Brett & SNF

http://www.mediafire.com/?m5m23vuxv5jyod2

http://www.mediafire.com/?9ajo1cixbbi0cb5

http://www.mediafire.com/?i5pdi3lpqx35roz

Have Fun!!!!

Remix Stems: Week 1 - "Setun"

2011-01-08T18:10:00.000-08:00

Starting today, Sorry no Ferrari will be releasing the stems to every song from Ternary for download. Week 1 will be the fifth track on the album Setun. The next stem will be released on Saturday, two weeks from now.

Here's the rules:

1. The files are password protected. You need to email us to access them. (sorrynoferrari@gmail.com)
2. The Remixes will be released on SorrynoFerrari.net for FREE download. (no one is making money here)
3. We ask that you send us the final copy before posting it.

Have Fun!

http://www.mediafire.com/?9xuf8q1b7l2w73c
http://www.mediafire.com/?3205cea4hg62kb7
http://www.mediafire.com/?vammf13x931emmq

Free Download: Ternary II: Original Concept

2010-12-13T11:25:00.000-08:00

I Sept. 2007, Brett recorded this short idea as part of a solo record and it eventually became the first complete track for the new record.

GTRSp by Sorry no Ferrari

"Ternary" Album Review from LatestDisgrace.com

2010-10-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

The thing I’ve always loved about instrumental music—be it post-rock, jazz fusion, electronic, math rock, classical, you name it—is its ability to transport you. So much is left to the imagination; songs are like blank canvases—you can paint your own pictures, work out your own interpretations. Without vocals to narrate the music, you’re left with left with little more that your own preconceived notions of style and genre to guide you. Nothing is overt; it’s all implied innuendo and that’s what I find the most liberating.

Over the course of two EPs, Atlanta’s Sorry No Ferrari have built their reputation as skilled sonic shredders, fusing together elements of indie, math and post-rock to create complex instrumental jams. But while their music has been technically impressive, it has also sometimes meandered aimlessly in search of a distinct melodic focus.

Their debut full-length, however, is an altogether different beast. Ternary attacks in sharp bursts with songs that are continuously branching out, morphing, evolving. It’s a chaotic thrill ride, but it’s so well-constructed, the transitions so seamless, that it never feels cluttered or convoluted. The music is distinctly mathy—full of turn-on-a-dime dynamics and constantly shifting time signatures—but this time around the four-piece has placed a much greater emphasis on melody and theme. They’ve been able to do this in part by adopting a much more ambitious prog rock aesthetic, inserting unexpected interludes, extending passages and incorporating more ambient textures. The result has been songs that are not just more organized and tightly-knit, but much more adventurous and nuanced as well.

Playing out like the soundtrack to some epic sci-fi chase sequence, Ternary slams you headlong through some futuristic cityscape, veering perilously through side streets and back alleyways in a desperate race to reach the heart of a labyrinthine metropolis. The album moves at a breathtaking pace; there are surprises at every turn, and the occasional detour or dead end forces you to double back and discover a new path. And just when exhaustion sets in and the feeling of claustrophobia begins to overwhelm you, you’re spit out, dizzy and bleary-eyed, into a vast open space, where everything becomes calm and serene. Given its frantic pace, Ternary can often seem like a tumultuous whirlwind, and it’s these points of tranquility and quiet reflection that lend it a much needed sense of space and thematic cohesion.

Dense and difficult, this is not a record for the casual listener; it demands patience and careful attention before its myriad mysteries can be revealed. But for those that take the time to partake in the journey and absorb the brunt force of its manifold ideas, the rewards are many. Simply put, Ternary is a fantastic effort and easily one of the best local records of the year.

Latest Disgrace Says....

2010-10-14T15:41:00.000-07:00

"The word ‘epic’ has become so ingrained in our vernacular that too often it gets tossed off casually without much consideration or frame of reference. We all caught up in the moment and spout off at the mouth, but, really, if there were that much epicness going on out there, the state of music in 2k10 would be a lot more exciting that it really is. With that said, there just is no better way to describe Sorry No Ferrari’s new full-length effort, Ternary. A virtual maelstrom of paroxysmal guitars, propulsive bass and inventive drums, the band’s mathy blend of instrumental post and prog rock is relentless, unleashing layer upon layer of intricate, convulsive music that is jarring yet thrilling."

You can read the whole article over at www.latestdisgrace.com

Ternary Album Teaser

2010-10-13T10:54:00.001-07:00

KSU Radio Streaming Video

2010-10-11T21:17:00.000-07:00

Ohmpark.com Mp3 preview of "Ternary"

2010-10-11T13:13:00.000-07:00

Sorry No Ferrari’s first full-length record, Ternary, hits stores this month, and it is a cornucopia of mathy, proggy, instrumental jams. Mammoth feats of technical prowess are combined with sharp songwriting, resulting in one of the better records to come out of Atlanta this year. You can snag a copy at their release show October 23rd at the Drunken Unicorn with From Exile and Hello Ocho, and you can stream the entire thing now at Stickfigure. Here’s an mp3 to preview:

Ashar

View the full post over at Ohmpark.com.

Stream TERNARY here!

2010-10-11T13:06:00.000-07:00

You can stream our entire new album over at the Stickfure Records website!

Dry Ink Magazine talks to Chad about the new release

2010-10-11T12:58:00.000-07:00

It’s Not What You Think
An instrumental conversation with Chad Shivers from Sorry No Ferrari
By Tom Cheshire Published October 10, 2010

Dry Ink speaks with Chad Shivers from Sorry No Ferrari and no, they didn’t get their name from Magnum PI. It messed me up, too… if I was a bettin’ man, damn! Either way, he had fun and we had fun. Four on the floor and we’re out. Tight white shorts, Marietta Tube Tops and wearing something that is red hot.

Dry Ink: How long has Sorry No Ferrari been in business? When did you start the band?

Chad Shivers: Drew and I started the band in August 2004. Brett joined in 2005, J.B. in 2008, and we just recently added a fifth member, Nick. It’s hard to believe it’s been over six years.

DI: Please introduce everyone in the band, by that I mean, names and their roles.

CS: Jonathan “J.B.” Balsamo plays drums, Brett Kelly guitar, Drew Mobley bass, Nick Pantano keys/guitar/percussion, and I play baritone guitar.

DI: How did the name come about?

CS: That’s a little embarrassing, but here it goes. Before school I used to watch reruns of Saved By The Bell. In one episode Zack wants to go on a ski trip, but Belding wants to meet his father to talk about his failing grades first. Fearing his father won’t let him attend, he hires an actor, also a waiter at The Max, to play his father to meet Belding, and Belding to meet his father. While meeting Mr. Morris, the actor suggests that Zack is doing so well in school he should buy him a car. Zack asks “A Ferrari?” and both the actor and Mr. Morris reply, “Sorry, no Ferrari.” I really liked how it sounded and now, six years later, we still haven’t come up with a better name.

DI: Do you think the folks at Lamborghini ever get jealous?

CS: Without a doubt. Their marketing people are probably trying to coax some poor indie band into using their brand as we speak.

DI: You have 2 records under your belt. Any plans to put out another?

CS: Funny you should ask, Tom. Our first full length record Ternary will be out October 23rd on Stickfigure Records. We’ll be playing our CD release at the Drunken Unicorn that date with From Exile and Hello Ocho and cover includes a free CD. It’s taken a long time to make, and we’re very proud of it.

DI: Will you tour to support it and where to?

CS: Yes, but unfortunately it won’t be until sometime next year. We will most likely tour the east coast and midwest. In the meantime we are trying to do as many regional shows as possible to promote the album. We’re all very anxious to get back out on the road, as it’s been quite a while.

DI: Have you ever thought about being sponsored by Ferrari and touring in a Ferrari with a trailer on the back? It would be uncomfortable but would attract some attention I am sure.

CS: We have not been active in pursuing a sponsorship, no. In fact, Brett and I are a little concerned Ferrari will summons us for trademark violation and have our matching Ferrari tattoos lasered off.

DI: Did you ever think about calling yourselves “Sorry No Fiero?”

CS: Never.

DI: You are an instrumental band. Do you ever have the urge to throw a lyric in or even do some screams or grunts? I can hear it because some of the songs are abrasive.

CS: When we first started I sang but it was so sparse we decided to just keep it instrumental. We have since discussed adding some singing, maybe some group vocals, and we’re not necessarily opposed to adding a singer. They would just have to be the right fit for us.

DI: Who are your influences as a band?

CS: All of us come from such different backgrounds so there are many. I’d say anything progressive, really whether it be metal or pop music. Some bands that we all listen to include Yes, Minus the Bear, Mastodon, Anathallo, and Mew, just to name a few. Brett and I are also classical guitarists, which has had a profound impact on our playing and style.

DI:And what have you been listening to lately? I am always intrigued by what artists and musicians listen to.
CS: I have been on a big surf kick this year. There have been a few surf shows in ATL recently like Man…or Astro-man?, the Madiera, and Daikaiju that were truly inspiring.

DI: What do you do to support your music? Do you have a day job?

CS: Brett, Nick, and I are all guitar instructors, actually. I really enjoy what I do and couldn’t imagine doing much else.

DI: Have you ever thought about having a song called “Tom Selleck” or maybe try to have him in a video? I know, now I’m getting plain silly.

CS: No. Why, have you? Maybe we could collaborate on a storyboard and see if we can’t make it happen.

DI: I understand you have been moonlighting as one of the “Bicycle Eaters” playing with Jeffrey Butzer. How has that been going and how is it different than SNF?

CS: First, let me say that other members of SNF have some great projects as well. J.B. is in Light Pupil Dilate and Brett plays drums for Tealights. As far as the Bicycle Eaters, that has been going very well and I’m really honored that Jeff has let me play music with him. It’s quite a bit different in that Jeffrey writes everything and we add our textures later, whereas in Sorry no Ferrari, we all write together. Finding aural space is somewhat of a challenge because he generally takes care of melody with his right hand, chords with his left, and Paul plays the bass lines. Usually, I just try to write counter melodies. It also let’s me experiment with some surf-like guitar.

DI: What is next for Sorry No Ferrari? Short term then long term goals, etc.

CS: We have a lot of cool stuff coming up. We plan on doing a set for indieATL which is a video podcast, an interview with Album 88 (WRAS 88.5), an in-store performance at Criminal, playing KSU’s Owl Radio (online), and hopefully playing in Athens in November with our good friends Helmsman. Long term we plan to tour in early 2011, write some new material, and record within the next year or so.

DI: How can the kids find your music?

CS: They can check out our myspace page at myspace.com/sorrynoferrari. Our album will be available at stickfigurerecords.com, neighborhood record stores such as Criminal, and for download from iTunes.

DI: And when will you be playing in Atlanta so we can come check you out?

CS: Please come to our CD release show at the Drunken Unicorn October 23rd with From Exile and Hello Ocho.

DI: Thank you so much for your time, speed on.

Ternary is complete!

2010-02-22T08:17:00.000-08:00

The record has gone through the final mixing phase and we are just awaiting the mastering and physical printing to be done.

Please check back for more updates!

Ternary Studio Update: 12/20/2009

2009-12-20T11:52:00.000-08:00

Our full-length album, Ternary, has been in the mixing process for the better part of 2009. We've been reworking and amending some of our original mixes and feel like we've finally reached the end of that process. We should, if all goes well, be sending the album out for mastering within the next month. Here is a sample of what we're working with.