Dolour
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Dolour was a musical alias of songwriter/producer Shane Tutmarc
of Seattle, Washington
. The band's name means "sorrow" or "grief." Musicians including Robin Pecknold
of Fleet Foxes
, members of The Divorce
, United State of Electronica
, The Lashes
, and Vendetta Red
contributed to the band.
in 1997, and released Waiting For A World War
in April 2001. Tutmarc recorded Suburbiac
, released on Brandon Ebel
's Fugitive Records in 2002, with producer Aaron Sprinkle
. The self-produced New Old Friends (2004) followed in 2004. Initially released independently, it was re-released on Damien Jurado
's Made In Mexico Records in November.In late 2005, A Matter of Time: 2000-2005, a collection of album tracks and rarities was released by Japanese label Quince Records. Over the course of 2004-2006 Tutmarc produced two separate albums: Hell or Highwater and Storm & Stress, which were combined and released on Quince Records in Japan as The Years in the Wilderness in 2007.
Following his grandfather's death, Tutmarc became interested in American roots music., and in early 2007, started a new group with family members called Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies. On December 6, 2007, Tutmarc announced the end of Dolour as he focused his efforts on his new project.
In July 2009, Tutmarc released his first solo album, "Shouting At A Silent Sky."
On November 16, 2010, "Storm & Stress
" was released by the digital music distributor Oseao Media Group, who also released Hell or Highwater on May 10, 2011.
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Shane Tutmarc
Shane Tutmarc is an American musician. He is the great-grandson of Paul Tutmarc, who has been credited as the inventor of the electric bass . His grandfather, Bud Tutmarc, was a well-known Hawaiian steel guitar player. Shane was the leader of Seattle band Dolour from 1997 to 2007...
of Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
. The band's name means "sorrow" or "grief." Musicians including Robin Pecknold
Robin Pecknold
Robin Noel Pecknold is an American singer, guitarist and principal songwriter for the band Fleet Foxes.-Biography:He formed Fleet Foxes with guitarist and friend Skyler Skjelset while the two were at school...
of Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes are a folk rock band which formed in Seattle, Washington. They are signed to the Sub Pop and Bella Union record labels. The band came to prominence in 2008 with the release of their second EP, Sun Giant, and their debut full length album Fleet Foxes...
, members of The Divorce
The Divorce
The Divorce was a rock band from Seattle, Washington, originally composed of Shane Berry, lead vocals, keyboard, guitar and tambourine, Jimmy Curran and Kyle Risan, drums. The band's first full-length release was There Will Be Blood Tonight on Fugitive Records in 2003...
, United State of Electronica
United State of Electronica
The United State of Electronica, or U.S.E., is a Seattle, Washington-based dance/rock band formed in 2002. It includes the four members of the band Wonderful: Jason Holstrom , Jon e...
, The Lashes
The Lashes
The Lashes are a Seattle-based power pop band.The band formed in Seattle in 2000. Named by Ben Clark's ex-girlfriend. The band had gone through 10 previous drummers before finding Mike Loggins....
, and Vendetta Red
Vendetta Red
Vendetta Red is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington that formed in 1998. They released an EP, 6 Kisses, A Blatant Reminder of Why We Are Alive, in 1999 and two albums, Blackout Analysis in 2000 and White Knuckled Substance in 2001, before signing their first major label deal...
contributed to the band.
History
Dolour was formed in Seattle, WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
in 1997, and released Waiting For A World War
Waiting For A World War
Waiting For A World War is the debut album released by the indie rock band Dolour. The album was produced by Blake Wescott and Dolour. The artwork was done by Jesse LeDoux...
in April 2001. Tutmarc recorded Suburbiac
Suburbiac
Suburbiac is the second album released by the indie rock band Dolour. It was written by Shane Tutmarc and released on October 29, 2002. The production duties were shared by Aaron Sprinkle and Shane Tutmarc...
, released on Brandon Ebel
Brandon Ebel
Brandon Ebel is the founder, President & CEO of Tooth & Nail Records. He founded the label in 1993 in California, USA. The label has since grown to include sub-labels BEC Recordings, Solid State Records and Uprok Records...
's Fugitive Records in 2002, with producer Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Career:His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and they released a number of albums . Aaron Sprinkle also sang and played...
. The self-produced New Old Friends (2004) followed in 2004. Initially released independently, it was re-released on Damien Jurado
Damien Jurado
Damien Jurado is an American indie rock singer/songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Over the years he has released albums on many labels; today, his primary label is Secretly Canadian.-Music career:...
's Made In Mexico Records in November.In late 2005, A Matter of Time: 2000-2005, a collection of album tracks and rarities was released by Japanese label Quince Records. Over the course of 2004-2006 Tutmarc produced two separate albums: Hell or Highwater and Storm & Stress, which were combined and released on Quince Records in Japan as The Years in the Wilderness in 2007.
Following his grandfather's death, Tutmarc became interested in American roots music., and in early 2007, started a new group with family members called Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies. On December 6, 2007, Tutmarc announced the end of Dolour as he focused his efforts on his new project.
In July 2009, Tutmarc released his first solo album, "Shouting At A Silent Sky."
On November 16, 2010, "Storm & Stress
Storm & Stress
Storm & Stress is an American experimental/noise rock band. The band's name is derived from the German literary movement Sturm und Drang.-Discography:*Storm and Stress - Touch & Go Records...
" was released by the digital music distributor Oseao Media Group, who also released Hell or Highwater on May 10, 2011.
Studio Albums
- Waiting For A World WarWaiting For A World WarWaiting For A World War is the debut album released by the indie rock band Dolour. The album was produced by Blake Wescott and Dolour. The artwork was done by Jesse LeDoux...
(2001) - SuburbiacSuburbiacSuburbiac is the second album released by the indie rock band Dolour. It was written by Shane Tutmarc and released on October 29, 2002. The production duties were shared by Aaron Sprinkle and Shane Tutmarc...
(2002) - New Old FriendsNew Old FriendsNew Old Friends is the third album by the indie rock band Dolour. It was written, arranged, and produced by Shane Tutmarc. Mixed by Jason Holstrom and Shane Tutmarc.-Track listing:#“I Smell a Lawsuit”#“You Can't Make New Old Friends”#“Cheer Up Baby”...
(2004) - Storm & StressStorm & StressStorm & Stress is an American experimental/noise rock band. The band's name is derived from the German literary movement Sturm und Drang.-Discography:*Storm and Stress - Touch & Go Records...
(2010) - Hell or Highwater (2011)
7"
- Iceland 7" (2001)
EPs
- CPRCPR ep (2003)CPR is the name of Dolour's EP, released September 2003 on B-Side Records. It was written, arranged and produced by Shane Tutmarc. It debuted "You Can't Make New Old Friends" and "CPR" later released on New Old Friends ....
(2003)
Collections
- A Matter of Time: 2000-2005 (2005) Japanese only
- The Years in the Wilderness [Combining "Hell or Highwater" and "Storm & Stress"] (2007) Japanese only
Compilations
- Making God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian WilsonMaking God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian WilsonMaking God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian Wilson is a compilation of cover songs by various artists in tribute to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. The album was released as a single album. A second double album was released for sale only on the Internet through...
(2002) - In Honor: A Compilation to Beat CancerIn Honor: A Compilation To Beat CancerIn Honor: A Compilation to Beat Cancer is a compilation album released by Vagrant Records in 2004. As the name implies, it is a benefit album with proceeds going to fight Cancer. In this case, the proceeds went...
(2004) - Various Artists - We Make Our Own Mistakes, Volume One (2005)
- One Voice for Home: A Collection of Music by Artists Against Violence (2007)
External links
- Official band website
- Dolour's Myspace page
- [ Allmusic biography]
Interviews
- ALLALOM Music Shane Tutmarc Interview, by Samuel Aaron
- ALLALOM Music Shane Tutmarc Interview by Samuel Aaron