Seekonk (band)
Encyclopedia
Seekonk is a slowcore band formed in Portland, Maine
in the winter of 2002. The band played its first shows as a trio consisting of Patrick Corrigan (guitar, vocals, drums, vibraphone, keyboards), Dave Noyes (guitar, keyboards, vocals, cello, trombone) and Shana Barry (lead vocals, theremin
, keyboards).
and Galaxie 500
, among others. Shortly after the release of For Barbara Lee, Barry left the band and was replaced as lead singer by Sarah Ramey. This new line-up recorded Pinkwood in 2005, which was released the following year by Portland
's North East Indie label. Chris Burns joined the band in April 2006 for the ensuing US tour, playing bass, vibraphone and percussion. The last album recorded before they disbanded, Nice Wheelz, has never been released.
Portland, Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine and is the county seat of Cumberland County. The 2010 city population was 66,194, growing 3 percent since the census of 2000...
in the winter of 2002. The band played its first shows as a trio consisting of Patrick Corrigan (guitar, vocals, drums, vibraphone, keyboards), Dave Noyes (guitar, keyboards, vocals, cello, trombone) and Shana Barry (lead vocals, theremin
Theremin
The theremin , originally known as the aetherphone/etherophone, thereminophone or termenvox/thereminvox is an early electronic musical instrument controlled without discernible physical contact from the player. It is named after its Russian inventor, Professor Léon Theremin, who patented the device...
, keyboards).
Music
Before the recording of the band's first album, For Barbara Lee the original threesome was joined by Todd Hutchisen (guitar, vocals, keyboards) and Jason Ingalls (drums, xylophone, percussion). The album, released by Massachusetts indie label Kimchee Records in 2003, drew comparisons to LowLow (band)
Low is an American indie rock group from Duluth, Minnesota, formed in 1993. As of 2010, the group is composed of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker , both founding members, and Steve Garrington ....
and Galaxie 500
Galaxie 500
Galaxie 500 was an American alternative rock band that formed in 1987 and split up in 1991 after releasing three albums.-History:Guitarist Dean Wareham, drummer Damon Krukowski and bassist Naomi Yang had met at the Dalton School in New York City in 1981, but began playing together during their time...
, among others. Shortly after the release of For Barbara Lee, Barry left the band and was replaced as lead singer by Sarah Ramey. This new line-up recorded Pinkwood in 2005, which was released the following year by Portland
Portland, Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine and is the county seat of Cumberland County. The 2010 city population was 66,194, growing 3 percent since the census of 2000...
's North East Indie label. Chris Burns joined the band in April 2006 for the ensuing US tour, playing bass, vibraphone and percussion. The last album recorded before they disbanded, Nice Wheelz, has never been released.
Albums
- For Barbara Lee (2003, Kimchee Records [KC 029 CD])
- Pinkwood (2006, North East Indie (US) [NEI 43 CD/LP] / Tongue Master Records (UK) [TMAST 006 CD])
Compilations
- Greetings From Area Code 207, Vol. 4 (2003, Cornmeal Records [CMEAL 2074 CD]) track: "Maps of Egypt"
- Greetings From Area Code 207, Vol. 6 (2005, Cornmeal Records [CMEAL 2076 CD]) track: "Love"
- Greetings From Area Code 207, Vol. 7 (2008, Cornmeal Records [CMEAL 2077 CD]) track: "Waking"
- The Deafening Silence of a Very Bright Light [soundtrack] (2008, Bright Orange Turntable Productions) track: "The Great Compromise"
External links
- official site mp3s for download
- North East Indie page for Pinkwood mp3 for download
- Kimchee Records band page mp3 for download
- Cornmeal Records audio samples of GFAC tracks for download