| The Long Winters | |
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| Origin | Seattle, Washington |
| Genre(s) | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2001 - present |
| Label(s) | Barsuk |
| Associated acts | Western State Hurricanes Harvey Danger Death Cab for Cutie Bun Family Players Nada Surf |
| Members | |
| John Roderick Eric Corson Nabil Ayers Jonathan Rothman |
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| Former members | |
| Sean Nelson Michael Shilling Michael Schorr Chris Caniglia Darren Loucas Mike Squires |
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The Long Winters is an American indie rock band based in Seattle, Washington. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Indie rock is genre of Alternative rock that primarily exists in the independent Underground music scene In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Barsuk Records (bɑrˈsuːk bar-SOOK is an Independent record label based in Seattle Washington, started and still managed by the members of the The Western State Hurricanes was a short-lived Seattle -based Indie rock band in the late 1990s Harvey Danger is a rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1992 and rose to prominence in 1998 with the single " Death Cab for Cutie is an American Indie rock band formed in Bellingham, Nada Surf is an American Alternative rock band Formed in 1992 the New York band consists of Matthew Caws ( Guitar, vocals Sean Nelson (born June 12, 1973) is an American Singer, Songwriter, and Keyboardist, notable as the frontman for Michael Schorr is the former Drummer of Death Cab for Cutie with whom he recorded The Photo Album and two of their EPs The Michael Lynn Squires (born March 5, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Indie rock is genre of Alternative rock that primarily exists in the independent Underground music scene
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Early history
Singer-songwriter John Roderick was born in Seattle, Washington, and later moved to in Anchorage, Alaska while in elementary school. Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to Performers who write, compose and sing their own material including Lyrics Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent See also Primary education An elementary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory education known as elementary He later returned to Seattle, and formed the Bun Family Players and the Western State Hurricanes. The Western State Hurricanes was a short-lived Seattle -based Indie rock band in the late 1990s Following the collapse of the latter, he acted as touring keyboardist for Harvey Danger. Harvey Danger is a rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1992 and rose to prominence in 1998 with the single "
In 2001 Harvey Danger singer/songwriter Sean Nelson suggested that he and Roderick record an album -- half of the songs penned by John, and the other half by Sean. Sean Nelson (born June 12, 1973) is an American Singer, Songwriter, and Keyboardist, notable as the frontman for Death Cab for Cutie band member Chris Walla had recently opened up the Hall of Justice studio in Seattle, and agreed to help them record. Death Cab for Cutie is an American Indie rock band formed in Bellingham, Christopher Walla is the Guitarist and producer for the band Death Cab for Cutie. A Hall of Justice is an occasional term for a city's Police headquarters and exists in cities across the United States.
John recruited Joe Bass of Sky Cries Mary and Brian Young of Fountains of Wayne to flesh out several of the songs, and gradually the album evolved to feature only John's songs. Brian Young is the drummer for the New York based power pop band Fountains of Wayne who have released four major label albums and scored an RIAA certified gold record Fountains of Wayne is an American Power pop rock band formed in 1996 and known for such singles as "Radiation Vibe" and " Stacy's Mom After several months, The Worst You Can Do Is Harm was finished. The Worst You Can Do Is Harm is the debut album by Indie rock band The Long Winters.
John traveled to New York, where he played solo shows and quickly began to pen new songs -- several of which would eventually be included on the Long Winters' second album, When I Pretend to Fall. When I Pretend to Fall, is the second album by Indie rock band The Long Winters.
While there he was contacted by Barsuk Records -- the label that would release The Worst You Can Do Is Harm – who made it clear they wanted John to tour to promote the release. Barsuk Records (bɑrˈsuːk bar-SOOK is an Independent record label based in Seattle Washington, started and still managed by the members of the The Worst You Can Do Is Harm is the debut album by Indie rock band The Long Winters. He traveled back to Seattle, and was joined by Chris Caniglia, former Western States Hurricanes drummer Michael Shilling and Eric Corson on bass. Thus, The Long Winters were born.
Official formation
Sean Nelson offered to sing harmony vocals on a number of songs at the band's first live gig. He ended up casually performing with the band for their first few shows before committing to full-time enrollment.
The original trio responsible for The Worst You Can Do Is Harm (John Roderick, Sean Nelson, and Chris Walla) is often considered the original incarnation of the band. The Worst You Can Do Is Harm is the debut album by Indie rock band The Long Winters. Sean Nelson (born June 12, 1973) is an American Singer, Songwriter, and Keyboardist, notable as the frontman for Christopher Walla is the Guitarist and producer for the band Death Cab for Cutie. John and Sean, along with recruits Eric Corson and Michael Shilling (the drummer in Roderick's previous band, the Western State Hurricanes) are the core players behind When I Pretend to Fall, with Sean having replaced Chris Caniglia as the band's keyboardist. When I Pretend to Fall, is the second album by Indie rock band The Long Winters. When I Pretend to Fall was released and John, Sean, Eric and Michael embarked on an ambitious series of tours throughout 2003 in support of the album. The band toured North America with Barsuk Records labelmates Nada Surf and Death Cab for Cutie, and later spent November touring Europe. Barsuk Records (bɑrˈsuːk bar-SOOK is an Independent record label based in Seattle Washington, started and still managed by the members of the Nada Surf is an American Alternative rock band Formed in 1992 the New York band consists of Matthew Caws ( Guitar, vocals Michael Shilling eventually quit in December of 2003, burned out by the hectic touring and lifestyle of the band.
With the best wishes of the Long Winters, Sean left in March 2004 to rekindle his former band.
Early 2004 and onward
At the time of Sean's departure, the Long Winters had recently begun rehearsing with Michael Shilling's replacement for the band's 2004 tours, former Death Cab for Cutie percussionist Michael Schorr. Michael Schorr is the former Drummer of Death Cab for Cutie with whom he recorded The Photo Album and two of their EPs The Confronted with a double blow to the band's line-up, John took opportunity to reinvent the band again -- especially with an east coast tour with the Pernice Brothers, a more fleshed out European tour, and a nationwide tour supporting the Decemberists that would take the band through the spring and well into the summer. Pernice Brothers are an Indie rock band Formed by Joe Pernice in 1996 after the breakup of his old band the Scud Mountain Boys, and including Thus, the leaner three-piece version of The Long Winters was born, featuring John Roderick, Eric Corson, and Michael Schorr.
This extensive spring/summer 2004 tour took its toll on drummer Michael Schorr, who left the band shortly after its completion. John continued to do small promotional events and shows throughout the latter half of 2004 and 2005, often previewing a handful of new Long Winters songs.
The latest incarnation of the Long Winters features John Roderick on vocals, guitars, and keyboard, Eric Corson on bass and back-up vocals, and Nabil Ayers on drums. The Long Winters toured with Keane in October 2005 in support of an EP released on October 11th, 2005, titled Ultimatum. Keane (kiːn are an English Piano rock band, first established in Battle, East Sussex in 1995, and taking their current Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ultimatum is an EP by Indie rock band The Long Winters. It was released by Barsuk Records on October 11 2005 John Roderick did a solo mini tour through Europe in May 2006 to promote awareness for the third full-length LP, Putting the Days to Bed, which was released on 25 July 2006. Putting the Days to Bed is the third full-length album by Indie rock band The Long Winters. In the fall of 2006 the band, now with guitarist/keyboard player Jonathan Rothman replacing Michael Squires, toured the USA, after which they joined Keane once again for a European tour. Keane (kiːn are an English Piano rock band, first established in Battle, East Sussex in 1995, and taking their current Listed among the hardest touring bands in music, the Long Winters begin 2007 with yet another European tour, followed by a month of shows in the USA and Canada.
Discography
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External links
- Official Long Winters Site
- The Long Winters at Barsuk Records
- Official Long Winters Messageboard
- The Long Winters Library
- The Long Winters on MySpace
- Film documentary about The Long Winters
- The Long Winters perform at The Current
- Interview on Brightest Young Things
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