Escanaba Firing Line is an American

United States

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 rock

Rock music

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 band

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 formed in Traverse City, Michigan

Michigan

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 in 2002, by brothers Jesse and Ryan Younce. Shortly after the bands conception they were joined by bassist Chris Davies and drummer Chad Sturdivant.

They take their name after the city of Escanaba, located in Michigan's upper peninsula. They have cited the genres of progressive rock

Progressive rock

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, punk rock

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, jazz fusion

Jazz fusion

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, and Nuevo tango

Nuevo tango

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 as major influences as well as Asian, Celtic

Celtic music

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, and African musical styles among some of their main influences.

Current members

• Ryan Younce - vocals
  Singing
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  , Guitar
  Guitar
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• Jesse Younce - vocals
  Singing
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  , Guitar
  Guitar
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• Chad Sturdivant - drums
  Drum kit
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• Chris Davies - Bass Guitar
  Bass guitar
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Previous members

• Tony Colombo - Bass (2002–2007)
• Mike Fuksman - Drums (2004–2007)
• Jeremy VanSice - Drums (2002–2004)

Live albums and compilations

• Live at Jacob's Well Traverse City, MI 2003, (2003)
• Live at Saint Andrew's Hall Detroit, MI 2003, (2003)
• Live at Short's 2005
  Live at Short's 2005 (Escanaba Firing Line album)
  Live at Short's is the third live album recorded live at Short's Brewing Company released by Escanaba Firing Line. It was released on March 5, 2006 in limited quantities and made available as a free download from the band's official website on the same date.The release contains several guest...
  
  , (2006)
• Live at the Belmont 2010, (2010)

External links

• escanabafiringline.com - Official website
• Escanaba Firing Line at Myspace
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• Escanaba Firing Line at Last.fm
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• Escanaba Firing Line at Pure Volume