Brett Detar
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Brett Detar is an American singer, musician, and producer best known as lead singer of the now defunct rock band The Juliana Theory
and as former guitarist/bassist for metalcore band Zao
. Born April 30, 1978 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Detar currently works as a producer at his own studio, Soho Taxidermy, in Manhattan, New York.
On November 9, 2010, Detar released his debut solo and distributed it for free on his website.
and Mario Lemieux
, Detar has travelled to Canada to watch Stanley Cup and international hockey. In an interview with listenin.org Detar mentioned that he is a big fan of The Sopranos
.
After the break-up of The Juliana Theory in 2006, Detar married Shae Acopian.
band Zao on their Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
album in 1998 as well as the split CD with Training for Utopia
. Detar toured with Zao for two years, replacing original guitarist and founding member Roy Goudy and bringing in new lead-vocalist Dan Weyandt to the band. Detar eventually left the group to concentrate on side project The Juliana Theory
.
, Detar (along with Chad Alan
, Joshua Fiedler
, Neil Hebrank, and Jeremiah Momper) formed a part-time side project called The Juliana Theory
. Lasting much longer than the proposed summer-long tenure, Detar eventually left Zao
to work on Juliana Theory full time. The Juliana Theory toured and recorded full time for nine years from 1997-2006 .
The Juliana Theory recorded four full-length albums, along with various EPs and other live recordings.
Throughout their career, they were signed to Epic Records
, Tooth and Nail Records, Rykodisc
, and Abacus Recordings. In 2005 The Juliana Theory, along with manager Josh Karchmer, started the Paper Fist record label on which the band released their final album Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat
.
On October 5, 2009 Detar announced via his website that a Juliana Theory rarities and b-sides album would soon be available. The album was released September 7, 2010 through digital media outlets such as iTunes
and Amazon
.
On January 20, 2010 The Juliana Theory announced they would be playing six reunion shows in August 2010. These would be the final shows that they play together as a group.
for a song under the moniker "Belasana" which was featured on the 2004 compilation Maybe This Christmas Tree.
It was never a true band but really "just a couple of ex-band guys trading music files over the internet which, when re-assembled on our computers do resemble songs".
In 2005, Detar was featured on two tracks for the album Sixty Forty by the hip hop artist Origen aka Will Stanton, including the song "Mid Winter Cold".
On November 10, 2010 Detar released his first solo album Bird In The Tangle. The entire album was available for download on his website in mp3 format, if you provide your email address. The album is also available for purchase ($10 for MP3HD digital format, $25 for limited edition vinyl LP and MP3HD) with four exclusive bonus tracks (released on November 23, 2010).
Detar is currently touring the U.S. on a 20 stop tour opening for Tiger Army's lead vocalist Nick 13, who also recently released his first solo album.
Detar is also writing material for other artists, including UK singer and songwriter Greg Holden and Rookie of the Year
and is scoring a feature film.
track "French Kiss Off" when Detar began the near minute long scream for the culmination of the song. Halfway through, Detar passed out and fell from the stage. He was lying on the ground, still screaming, when a monitor fell and landed on his head. With fans gathered around him, Detar laid on the ground bleeding while the rest of the band finished the song. After the show, he was walking around holding a towel to his head in an attempt to curtail the blood flow and later had to be taken to hospital.
The Juliana Theory
The Juliana Theory are an American rock quintet from Greensburg and Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The Juliana Theory signed to Christian record label Tooth & Nail Records despite not being a Christian band. The group later signed to Epic Records for the release of the album Love. The Juliana Theory...
and as former guitarist/bassist for metalcore band Zao
Zao
Zao may refer to:* Zao, a character in the James Bond film Die Another Day* Zao , a metalcore band from Pennsylvania* Zao * Mount Zaō, a mountain in northern Japan* Zaō, Miyagi, a town in Japan* 5751 Zao, an asteroid...
. Born April 30, 1978 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Greensburg is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, and a part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The city is named after Nathanael Greene, a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War...
Detar currently works as a producer at his own studio, Soho Taxidermy, in Manhattan, New York.
On November 9, 2010, Detar released his debut solo and distributed it for free on his website.
Personal life
Before his music career, Detar worked on a farm while growing up. He also worked at Carmike Cinemas in Greensburg. Detar enjoys ice hockey and played the sport growing up. A fan of the Pittsburgh PenguinsPittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
and Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
, Detar has travelled to Canada to watch Stanley Cup and international hockey. In an interview with listenin.org Detar mentioned that he is a big fan of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
.
After the break-up of The Juliana Theory in 2006, Detar married Shae Acopian.
Pensive
Detar's music career began by playing guitar and singing backing vocals in the band Pensive. The group was formed in 1996 and featured a line-up including The Juliana Theory and Zao alumni Chad Alan on vocals, Brett Detar on guitar, Martin Lunn on bass, and Josh Walters on drums. Pensive released one EP titled "The Subtlety of Silence" which was released in 1997. They also released a split EP entitled "The Psalms of Ariana," with PA Christian hardcore band Seasons in the Field, through Akeldama Records.Zao
At the age of 19, Detar co-wrote and played guitar, bass, and piano for the metalcoreMetalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band Zao on their Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest is the third full length album released by metalcore band Zao on Solid State / Tooth & Nail Records. It was the first album to feature vocalist Dan Weyandt after the departure of Shawn Jonas along with new bassists/guitarists, Russ Cogdell and Brett Detar...
album in 1998 as well as the split CD with Training for Utopia
Training for Utopia
Training for Utopia was a metalcore band which existed from 1996–2000. The band first signed with Tooth & Nail Records and was later moved to Solid State Records, the Tooth & Nail sublabel which promotes heavy Christian music...
. Detar toured with Zao for two years, replacing original guitarist and founding member Roy Goudy and bringing in new lead-vocalist Dan Weyandt to the band. Detar eventually left the group to concentrate on side project The Juliana Theory
The Juliana Theory
The Juliana Theory are an American rock quintet from Greensburg and Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The Juliana Theory signed to Christian record label Tooth & Nail Records despite not being a Christian band. The group later signed to Epic Records for the release of the album Love. The Juliana Theory...
.
The Juliana Theory
During his time in ZaoZao
Zao may refer to:* Zao, a character in the James Bond film Die Another Day* Zao , a metalcore band from Pennsylvania* Zao * Mount Zaō, a mountain in northern Japan* Zaō, Miyagi, a town in Japan* 5751 Zao, an asteroid...
, Detar (along with Chad Alan
Chad Alan
Chad Alan is a musician, known for providing lead vocals for the band Pensive, and also for playing bass guitar and providing backing vocals for the bands The Juliana Theory Derek White and the Monophobics...
, Joshua Fiedler
Joshua Fiedler
Joshua Fiedler is a musician from Latrobe, Pennsylvania who is best known for playing guitar in the band The Juliana Theory. He currently plays in the group he founded, .- Personal life :...
, Neil Hebrank, and Jeremiah Momper) formed a part-time side project called The Juliana Theory
The Juliana Theory
The Juliana Theory are an American rock quintet from Greensburg and Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The Juliana Theory signed to Christian record label Tooth & Nail Records despite not being a Christian band. The group later signed to Epic Records for the release of the album Love. The Juliana Theory...
. Lasting much longer than the proposed summer-long tenure, Detar eventually left Zao
Zao
Zao may refer to:* Zao, a character in the James Bond film Die Another Day* Zao , a metalcore band from Pennsylvania* Zao * Mount Zaō, a mountain in northern Japan* Zaō, Miyagi, a town in Japan* 5751 Zao, an asteroid...
to work on Juliana Theory full time. The Juliana Theory toured and recorded full time for nine years from 1997-2006 .
The Juliana Theory recorded four full-length albums, along with various EPs and other live recordings.
Throughout their career, they were signed to Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
, Tooth and Nail Records, Rykodisc
Rykodisc
Rykodisc Records is an American record label. It is owned by Warner Music Group, operates as a unit of WMG's Independent Label Group and is distributed through Alternative Distribution Alliance.-Company history:...
, and Abacus Recordings. In 2005 The Juliana Theory, along with manager Josh Karchmer, started the Paper Fist record label on which the band released their final album Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat
Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat
Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat is the fourth and final studio album by Greensburg, Pennsylvania indie-rock band The Juliana Theory, released on September 13, 2005 as a joint release from Abacus Records and the band's own Paperfist Records. It also includes a bonus DVD which features the making of the...
.
On October 5, 2009 Detar announced via his website that a Juliana Theory rarities and b-sides album would soon be available. The album was released September 7, 2010 through digital media outlets such as iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and Amazon
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
.
On January 20, 2010 The Juliana Theory announced they would be playing six reunion shows in August 2010. These would be the final shows that they play together as a group.
Side projects
Detar appeared in tandem with Chris Evenson of Sense FieldSense Field
Sense Field was an American indie rock band from California, formed in 1991 out of the ashes of hardcore punk band, Reason to Believe.Sense Field has been largely credited with bringing their sound from emo circles to a more mainstream audience alongside contemporaries like Sunny Day Real Estate,...
for a song under the moniker "Belasana" which was featured on the 2004 compilation Maybe This Christmas Tree.
It was never a true band but really "just a couple of ex-band guys trading music files over the internet which, when re-assembled on our computers do resemble songs".
In 2005, Detar was featured on two tracks for the album Sixty Forty by the hip hop artist Origen aka Will Stanton, including the song "Mid Winter Cold".
Solo career
On January 20, 2010 Detar announced on his official Facebook page that he is making his first solo album. In the note he mentioned that he had no plans to be a solo artist; yet, after The Juliana Theory folded in 2006 he had accumulated some 50+ songs "piled up on mini recorders, cell-phone voice memos, and hard drives".On November 10, 2010 Detar released his first solo album Bird In The Tangle. The entire album was available for download on his website in mp3 format, if you provide your email address. The album is also available for purchase ($10 for MP3HD digital format, $25 for limited edition vinyl LP and MP3HD) with four exclusive bonus tracks (released on November 23, 2010).
Detar is currently touring the U.S. on a 20 stop tour opening for Tiger Army's lead vocalist Nick 13, who also recently released his first solo album.
Detar is also writing material for other artists, including UK singer and songwriter Greg Holden and Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year (band)
Rookie of the Year is an indie rock/acoustic band from Fayetteville, North Carolina . They were signed to One Eleven Records, though the fourth release of their latest EP fulfilled their contractual obligation to 111 and allow them to sign with a new label. The band is fronted by lead...
and is scoring a feature film.
The Lime Spider Incident
In 2005 during a show at The Lime Spider in Akron, The Juliana Theory was finishing up a set with the Deadbeat SweetheartbeatDeadbeat Sweetheartbeat
Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat is the fourth and final studio album by Greensburg, Pennsylvania indie-rock band The Juliana Theory, released on September 13, 2005 as a joint release from Abacus Records and the band's own Paperfist Records. It also includes a bonus DVD which features the making of the...
track "French Kiss Off" when Detar began the near minute long scream for the culmination of the song. Halfway through, Detar passed out and fell from the stage. He was lying on the ground, still screaming, when a monitor fell and landed on his head. With fans gathered around him, Detar laid on the ground bleeding while the rest of the band finished the song. After the show, he was walking around holding a towel to his head in an attempt to curtail the blood flow and later had to be taken to hospital.