Son, Ambulance
Encyclopedia
Son, Ambulance is an American
band
based in Omaha
, Nebraska
. They are signed to the Saddle Creek label.
Singer/songwriter Joe Knapp
appeared on albums of other bands, such as Fevers and Mirrors
by Bright Eyes, before releasing Son, Ambulance's debut album—a split with Bright Eyes called Oh Holy Fools
.
Since then, they have released two more albums: Euphemystic
(2001) and Key (2004). The latter was referred to as KEY for the small skeleton key in the CD artwork. Son, Ambulance's lineup has cycled through many phases. Credited musicians for the Euphemystic release included Robert Little on bass, Jeff Koster on drums, and Jeff Tafolla on keyboards. Before, after, and during the recording of Key, the following musicians have been collaborating with the band: Dylan Strimple, Erica Petersen, Daniel Knapp, Jesse McKelvey, Jeff Koster, Jenna Morrison, Corey Broman, John Voris, Landon Hedges
, Dereck Higgins, and James Cuato.
Son, Ambulance completed a third album, Someone Else's Deja Vu
in January 2008, for release in 2008. With its stream of consciousness production, Knapp and Koster brought in talented guests to help, including members of Tilly and the Wall
and The Faint
.
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Band (music)
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based in Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. They are signed to the Saddle Creek label.
Singer/songwriter Joe Knapp
Joe Knapp
Joe Knapp is an artist from Omaha, Nebraska. He is the lead singer and songwriter of Saddle Creek band Son, Ambulance. Knapp has also collaborated with friends and musicians such as Bright Eyes and David Dondero....
appeared on albums of other bands, such as Fevers and Mirrors
Fevers and Mirrors
Fevers and Mirrors is the third album by the Nebraska emo/indie band Bright Eyes, recorded in 1999 and released on May 29, 2000. It was the 32nd release of the Omaha, Nebraska-based record label Saddle Creek Records...
by Bright Eyes, before releasing Son, Ambulance's debut album—a split with Bright Eyes called Oh Holy Fools
Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance & Bright Eyes
Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance & Bright Eyes is a split EP from Son, Ambulance and Bright Eyes. It was released in 2001 by Saddle Creek Records...
.
Since then, they have released two more albums: Euphemystic
Euphemystic
Euphemystic is the first full-length by Omaha, NE's Son, Ambulance.It is the 36th release from Saddle Creek Records-Track listing:#"An Instant Death"#"An Instant Birth"#"Seven Days"#"A Book Laid On Its Binding"#"Maria In Motion"#"The Anonymous"...
(2001) and Key (2004). The latter was referred to as KEY for the small skeleton key in the CD artwork. Son, Ambulance's lineup has cycled through many phases. Credited musicians for the Euphemystic release included Robert Little on bass, Jeff Koster on drums, and Jeff Tafolla on keyboards. Before, after, and during the recording of Key, the following musicians have been collaborating with the band: Dylan Strimple, Erica Petersen, Daniel Knapp, Jesse McKelvey, Jeff Koster, Jenna Morrison, Corey Broman, John Voris, Landon Hedges
Landon Hedges
Landon Hedges is a musician from Omaha, Nebraska. He played bass guitar and sang in the band Desaparecidos. He was also in The Good Life. He currently plays guitar and sings in a band called Little Brazil on Mt. Fuji Records.-Album Appearances:...
, Dereck Higgins, and James Cuato.
Son, Ambulance completed a third album, Someone Else's Deja Vu
Someone Else's Deja Vu
-Personnel:Musicians*Joe Knapp - Snare, Whistle, Vocal Cuica, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Drum Kit, Analog Synth, Broom, Snare, Cymbal, Wood Block, Piano, Electric Bass, Glockenspiel, Acoustic Guitar, Tarpaulin, 12-String, Cabasa, Knee-Slaps, Mellotron, Hand Claps, Mouth Noises,...
in January 2008, for release in 2008. With its stream of consciousness production, Knapp and Koster brought in talented guests to help, including members of Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni...
and The Faint
The Faint
The Faint is an American indie rock band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the band consists of Todd Fink, Jacob Thiele, Dapose, Joel Petersen and Clark Baechle. The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer and included Conor Oberst...
.
Band members
- Jeff Koster
- Daniel Knapp
- Joe KnappJoe KnappJoe Knapp is an artist from Omaha, Nebraska. He is the lead singer and songwriter of Saddle Creek band Son, Ambulance. Knapp has also collaborated with friends and musicians such as Bright Eyes and David Dondero....
- Dereck Higgins
- Jenna Morrison
- James Cuato
- Dylan Strimple
Albums
- EuphemysticEuphemysticEuphemystic is the first full-length by Omaha, NE's Son, Ambulance.It is the 36th release from Saddle Creek Records-Track listing:#"An Instant Death"#"An Instant Birth"#"Seven Days"#"A Book Laid On Its Binding"#"Maria In Motion"#"The Anonymous"...
(2001 · Saddle Creek) - Key (2004 · Saddle Creek)
- Someone Else's Deja VuSomeone Else's Deja Vu-Personnel:Musicians*Joe Knapp - Snare, Whistle, Vocal Cuica, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Drum Kit, Analog Synth, Broom, Snare, Cymbal, Wood Block, Piano, Electric Bass, Glockenspiel, Acoustic Guitar, Tarpaulin, 12-String, Cabasa, Knee-Slaps, Mellotron, Hand Claps, Mouth Noises,...
(2008 · Saddle Creek)
Compilations
- Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance and Bright Eyes (2001 · Saddle Creek)
- Saddle Creek 50Saddle Creek 50Saddle Creek 50 is a compilation by Saddle Creek Records in honor of being the label's 50th album release. It was released in 2003 and features one album track and one non-album track by each of the bands then recording for the label.-Disc 1:...
(2002 · Saddle Creek) - What Matters MostWhat Matters MostWhat Matters Most is the thirty-third studio album by Barbra Streisand. The album is Streisand's collection of songs by her longtime friends Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman. Streisand produced the album herself...
(2005 · Welcome Home Records)