Edgewater (band)
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Edgewater was a five-piece post-grunge
band from the Dallas
, Texas
area that began in 1997. The band's style was not aimed to fit into any particular genre
. According to drummer Jeremy Rees, "Our music is like our name. It's got that edge to it and it's crunchy and really thick in the hardest places, but the overlays and melodies flow like water over the top."
It began as a four piece with Matt playing guitar, instead of only focusing on vocals.
In march of 1998, Micah Creel, Jeremy "Worm" Rees, and Justin "Shorty" Middleton of 40% would join, thus making the complete lineup (at the time). They would release their self titled album in July 1999. The band began headlining local and regional venues in support of their album, which was only released locally.
in 2001, and began touring and showcasing it across the country.
In January 2003, Ricky Wolking would replace the original bass player, thus preserving the 5 piece lineup. In June, Edgewater signed to major label Wind-up records and began working on their major label debut. In April 2004, South of Sideways
was released. The first single, "Eyes Wired Shut" got airplay on many radio stations. It was featured on the soundtrack for the movie The Punisher and also featured on the World Wrestling Entertainment
(WWE) Backlash
PPV
. They would then tour nationally with Finger Eleven
, Three Days Grace
, Seether
, Default
, and Alter Bridge
.
. It was released in August 2006 through Forevergreen records and distributed by Rockridge music.
The band remained inactive for the last part of 2007 and through mid 2008, until an announcement on their myspace revealed that they were working on new material for a 2009 album release.
On July 2 however, the band posted a message entitled "Goodbye and Farewell", stating they were trying to get together and play some live shows, but it turned out impossible to get on the same schedule.
The band is now split into various new groups. They are The Singularity Project, Boynamedcircus, June Halo, and The Commotion - among others.
Post-grunge
Post-grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the mid-1990s as a derivative of grunge, using the sounds and aesthetic of grunge, but with a more commercially acceptable tone...
band from the Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
area that began in 1997. The band's style was not aimed to fit into any particular genre
Genre
Genre , Greek: genos, γένος) is the term for any category of literature or other forms of art or culture, e.g. music, and in general, any type of discourse, whether written or spoken, audial or visual, based on some set of stylistic criteria. Genres are formed by conventions that change over time...
. According to drummer Jeremy Rees, "Our music is like our name. It's got that edge to it and it's crunchy and really thick in the hardest places, but the overlays and melodies flow like water over the top."
Formation and self titled album: 1997-2000
In march of 1997, Matt Moseman formed Edgewater. Matt managed to find members by looking through local newspapers and magazines.It began as a four piece with Matt playing guitar, instead of only focusing on vocals.
In march of 1998, Micah Creel, Jeremy "Worm" Rees, and Justin "Shorty" Middleton of 40% would join, thus making the complete lineup (at the time). They would release their self titled album in July 1999. The band began headlining local and regional venues in support of their album, which was only released locally.
Lifter And South of Sideways: 2001-2004
The band released LifterLifter
Lifter can mean:* Ionocraft, a device that can generate thrust using ionised air with no moving parts* Tappet, part of an internal combustion engine that actuates a poppet valve through rocker arms and pushrods...
in 2001, and began touring and showcasing it across the country.
In January 2003, Ricky Wolking would replace the original bass player, thus preserving the 5 piece lineup. In June, Edgewater signed to major label Wind-up records and began working on their major label debut. In April 2004, South of Sideways
South of Sideways
South of Sideways is the major label debut album of Dallas hard rock band Edgewater. It includes tracks from their previous independent albums. Weeks prior to Edgewater's debut release, the track "Eyes Wired Shut" was included on The Punisher: The Album...
was released. The first single, "Eyes Wired Shut" got airplay on many radio stations. It was featured on the soundtrack for the movie The Punisher and also featured on the World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE) Backlash
Backlash (2004)
Backlash was the sixth annual Backlash professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment . It took place on April 18, 2004 at the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta and was a Raw brand-exclusive event...
PPV
PPV
PPV or ppv may stand for:* Pay-per-view on cable or satellite television* people powered vehicle a human powered vehicle from 1970* Plum pox virus, a plant virus* Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, a pneumococcal vaccine...
. They would then tour nationally with Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1989. They have currently released five studio albums, with their album The Greyest of Blue Skies bringing them into the mainstream...
, Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band, formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada in 1992, originally under the name Groundswell. After a breakup in late 1997, the band regrouped in the same year under its current name and with a line-up consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer...
, Seether
Seether
Seether is a post-grunge/alternative metal band from Pretoria, South Africa, formed in 1999. The band is currently signed to Wind-up Records...
, Default
Default (band)
Default is a Canadian post-grunge/alternative rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia. Since forming in 1999 they have released four albums, and have sold more than a million records...
, and Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge is an American rock band that was formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida by lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips, who are all also members of Creed. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, formerly of The Mayfield Four and the frontman...
.
We Are Not Robots... And Break Up
In June 2005, the band parted ways with Wind-up records and began working on an independent release. The album was named We're Not Robots...We're Not Robots...
We're Not Robots... is the fourth studio album by Dallas hard rock band Edgewater. It is their first release since parting ways with Wind-up Records. The album was completely produced independently but is of comparable or even better quality than many major label releases...
. It was released in August 2006 through Forevergreen records and distributed by Rockridge music.
The band remained inactive for the last part of 2007 and through mid 2008, until an announcement on their myspace revealed that they were working on new material for a 2009 album release.
On July 2 however, the band posted a message entitled "Goodbye and Farewell", stating they were trying to get together and play some live shows, but it turned out impossible to get on the same schedule.
The band is now split into various new groups. They are The Singularity Project, Boynamedcircus, June Halo, and The Commotion - among others.
Members
- Matt Moseman - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Micah Creel - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Justin Middleton - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Jeremy "Worm" Rees - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Ricky Wolking - Bass GuitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Albums
- 1999: EdgewaterEdgewater (album)Edgewater, released in 1999, is the first album for the Dallas, Texas based band Edgewater. The album was recorded independently, and some of its tracks were included on its follow-up, as well as the band's Wind-up debut.-Track listing:...
- 2001: LifterLifter (album)Lifter is the second album for the Dallas, Texas based band Edgewater. The album was recorded independently, and some of its tracks were included on their first release, as well as their Wind-up debut, South of Sideways.-Track listing:...
- 2004: South of SidewaysSouth of SidewaysSouth of Sideways is the major label debut album of Dallas hard rock band Edgewater. It includes tracks from their previous independent albums. Weeks prior to Edgewater's debut release, the track "Eyes Wired Shut" was included on The Punisher: The Album...
- 2006: We're Not Robots...We're Not Robots...We're Not Robots... is the fourth studio album by Dallas hard rock band Edgewater. It is their first release since parting ways with Wind-up Records. The album was completely produced independently but is of comparable or even better quality than many major label releases...
External links
- The Unofficial Edgewater Site
- Edgewater's band page at Last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....
- Edgewater's band page at Yahoo! MusicYahoo! MusicYahoo! Music, owned by Yahoo!, is the provider of a variety of music services, including Internet radio, music videos, news, artist information, and original programming...
- Edgewater Globaldust Fan Map
- The Singularity Project's band page at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Boynamedcircus' band page at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- June Halo's band page at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- The Commotion's band page at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....