Nevada Bachelors
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Nevada Bachelors were an American rock
band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1997. The band's lineup consisted of Robb Benson (vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard), Mike Squires
(lead guitar, backing vocals) and Ben Brunn (bass, backing vocals). Dusty Hayes was the band's drummer from their formation until 1999, and was replaced by Jason Finn
. They released two studio albums, Carrots & So On (1998) and Hello Jupiter (2000), before disbanding in 2001.
, bassist Ben Brunn as well as drummer Dusty Hayes. They recorded their debut album entitled Carrots & So On from February to May 2008 with Johnny Sangster producing, and the band co-producing, at Egg Studios in Seattle, Washington. and was released on October 13, the same year, through Conrad Uno
's PopLlama
. The album was well received, earning comparisons to The Police
and Bracket
. The band toured in support of the album, while they played one show supporting Death Cab for Cutie
. However, by July 1999, Hayes had departed the band and was replaced by Jason Finn
formerly of The Presidents of the United States of America
, with the Nevada Bachelors supporting Fountains of Wayne
the same year.
and NB at Jupiter Studios in Seattle, Washington, with the album released on April 11, 2000 through Pop Llama. The same year, Finn, Dave Dederer
and Chris Ballew
reformed The Presidents of the United States of America while Squires joined Harvey Danger
as their live guitarist. By 2001, Benson disbanded the band, citing a lack of focus due to the band members involvements with various projects. Following the breaup, Benson released his first solo EP before forming Dear John Letters with producer, guitarist Johnny Sangster, bassist Richard Davidson and drummer Cassady Laton. However, the band disbanded in 2004 with Benson pursuing a solo career. Squires continued as live guitarist with Harvey Danger, before joining The Long Winters
then Loaded
.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1997. The band's lineup consisted of Robb Benson (vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard), Mike Squires
Mike Squires (musician)
Mike Squires is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist in the hard rock group Loaded, the group led by Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan....
(lead guitar, backing vocals) and Ben Brunn (bass, backing vocals). Dusty Hayes was the band's drummer from their formation until 1999, and was replaced by Jason Finn
Jason Finn (musician)
Jason Finn is a drummer and singer for The Presidents of the United States of America. He was previously the drummer of Love Battery until 1995 , when he joined Chris Ballew and Dave Dederer to form The Presidents of the United States of America...
. They released two studio albums, Carrots & So On (1998) and Hello Jupiter (2000), before disbanding in 2001.
Formation and Carrots & So On (1997–1999)
After moving to Seattle in 1991, musician Robb Benson played with a number of bands before forming the Nevada Bachelors in 1997. Added to the band's lineup were former Eat the Feeling bassist and former Compass guitarist Mike SquiresMike Squires (musician)
Mike Squires is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist in the hard rock group Loaded, the group led by Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan....
, bassist Ben Brunn as well as drummer Dusty Hayes. They recorded their debut album entitled Carrots & So On from February to May 2008 with Johnny Sangster producing, and the band co-producing, at Egg Studios in Seattle, Washington. and was released on October 13, the same year, through Conrad Uno
Conrad Uno
Conrad Uno is an American record producer and founder of the independent record label PopLlama Records. Uno began his career making his own music as a teenager in his makeshift basement studio. At the request of his friends, the Young Fresh Fellows, Uno produced their debut album The Fabulous...
's PopLlama
PopLlama Records
PopLlama Records is an independent record label founded by record producer Conrad Uno in Seattle, Washington, in 1984. After making several of his own demos in his basement studio, Uno would produce the Young Fresh Fellows' debut album The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest at the bands request...
. The album was well received, earning comparisons to The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
and Bracket
Bracket (band)
Bracket is an American punk rock band from Forestville, California, formed in 1992. The band has consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Marty Gregori, bassist Zack Charlos and drummer Ray Castro since its inception, with guitarist Angelo Celli replacing founding member Larry Tinney in 1999...
. The band toured in support of the album, while they played one show supporting Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....
. However, by July 1999, Hayes had departed the band and was replaced by Jason Finn
Jason Finn (musician)
Jason Finn is a drummer and singer for The Presidents of the United States of America. He was previously the drummer of Love Battery until 1995 , when he joined Chris Ballew and Dave Dederer to form The Presidents of the United States of America...
formerly of The Presidents of the United States of America
The Presidents of the United States of America (band)
The Presidents of the United States of America, commonly referred to as Pot USA or "PUSA" or The Presidents, are a twice Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band. The band formed in Seattle, USA, in 1993. The three-piece group currently comprises vocalist and "basitarist" Chris Ballew,...
, with the Nevada Bachelors supporting Fountains of Wayne
Fountains of Wayne
Fountains of Wayne is an American power pop band that formed in New York City in 1996. The band consists of members Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter and Brian Young.-Early years:...
the same year.
Hello Jupiter and disbanding (1999–2001)
In November 1999, the band recorded their second album entitled Hello Jupiter with producer Martin FeveyearMartin Feveyear
Martin Feveyear is a British record producer and audio engineer based in Seattle, Washington. Beginning as a singer-songwriter and musician, Feveyear soon began recording work for artists in both the UK and US before moving to Seattle at the age of 25. Together with Christian Fulghum , he opened...
and NB at Jupiter Studios in Seattle, Washington, with the album released on April 11, 2000 through Pop Llama. The same year, Finn, Dave Dederer
Dave Dederer
Dave Dederer, best known as guitarist and singer for The Presidents of the United States of America, was born on October 5, 1964. An alumnus of Seattle, Washington's The Bush School and Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, he founded The Presidents with fellow Bush School alumnus...
and Chris Ballew
Chris Ballew
Christopher "Chris" Ballew is a member of the alternative rock group The Presidents of the United States of America and performs as a children's artist under the pseudonym Caspar Babypants....
reformed The Presidents of the United States of America while Squires joined Harvey Danger
Harvey Danger
Harvey Danger was an American indie rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1993, and rose to prominence in 1998 with the single "Flagpole Sitta." On August 29, 2009, the band played its final show at the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle....
as their live guitarist. By 2001, Benson disbanded the band, citing a lack of focus due to the band members involvements with various projects. Following the breaup, Benson released his first solo EP before forming Dear John Letters with producer, guitarist Johnny Sangster, bassist Richard Davidson and drummer Cassady Laton. However, the band disbanded in 2004 with Benson pursuing a solo career. Squires continued as live guitarist with Harvey Danger, before joining The Long Winters
The Long Winters
The Long Winters is an American indie rock band based in Seattle, Washington.-Early history:Singer-songwriter John Roderick was born in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. He later returned to Seattle, formed the Bun Family Players and the The Western State Hurricanes...
then Loaded
Loaded (band)
Loaded is an American hard rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1999. Since 2001, the band's line-up has included vocalist and rhythm guitarist Duff McKagan , lead guitarist Mike Squires and bassist Jeff Rouse Loaded (also known as Duff McKagan's Loaded) is an American hard rock band...
.
Band members
- Robb Benson – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard (1997–2001)
- Mike SquiresMike Squires (musician)Mike Squires is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist in the hard rock group Loaded, the group led by Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan....
– lead guitar, backing vocals (1997–2001) - Ben Brunn – bass, backing vocals (1997–2001)
- Dusty Hayes – drums, backing vocals (1997–1999)
- Jason FinnJason Finn (musician)Jason Finn is a drummer and singer for The Presidents of the United States of America. He was previously the drummer of Love Battery until 1995 , when he joined Chris Ballew and Dave Dederer to form The Presidents of the United States of America...
– drums (1999–2001)