The Chambermaids are siblings Neil (vocals, guitar) and Martha Weir (vocals, bass) and Colin Johnson (drums). The Weirs formed the band (under the name the Shut-Ins) in 2003 in Minneapolis with a drum machine. They cut five demos, put them on their website and began playing local shows. The demo was well received at 770AM Radio K and they performed live at the station. The band has played local shows ceaselessly including appearances with K Record's Calvin Johnson, Mark Shippy of US Maple and the Wives as well as a number of other excellent Twin Cities bands.