The Redwalls
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The Redwalls are a two-member rock band from Deerfield, Illinois
, in suburban Chicago.
), titled De Nova
, on June 21, 2005. Shortly after, The Redwalls were invited to join Oasis
on their Summer 2005 UK
tour and were also featured at Lollapalooza
in 2005 & 2006. In 2007, The Redwalls finished recording material for their third studio album, however before its release, the band was dropped from Capitol Records. They quickly signed with indie label MAD Dragon Records and their album The Redwalls
was later released on October 23, 2007. In addition, their song "Build a Bridge" was featured on an AT&T
commercial. By 2008, the band had achieved moderate success and began their highly successful US tour, which culminated with performances on The Late Show with David Letterman
and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 10, 2008. In the latter part of 2008
, The Redwalls once again began touring in the UK, this time supporting The Zutons
. However, lead guitarist Andrew Langer, as well as drummer Rob Jensen, left the group to focus on other musical projects.
The Redwalls released their debut UK
single "Memories" on January 5, 2009. Shortly after, drummer Rob Jensen announced his departure from the group to focus on other musical projects. In regards to Jensen's departure, Justin stated through the band's MySpace,
The Redwalls were winners in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards
for best College Record Label Album of the year and the song "Modern Diet" was nominated for Pop/Rock song of the year
Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States and is located approximately 25 miles north of Chicago, Illinois. A portion of the village is in Cook County, Illinois, United States...
, in suburban Chicago.
History
Nearly two years after Universal Blues the band would release their second studio album (first under Capitol RecordsCapitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
), titled De Nova
De Nova
De Nova is the second album by Chicago-based rock band The Redwalls, released in the United States on June 21, 2005 through Capitol Records. Produced by Rob Schnapf , De Nova was the first album the band released on Capitol since initially signing with the label in 2003...
, on June 21, 2005. Shortly after, The Redwalls were invited to join Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
on their Summer 2005 UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
tour and were also featured at Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
in 2005 & 2006. In 2007, The Redwalls finished recording material for their third studio album, however before its release, the band was dropped from Capitol Records. They quickly signed with indie label MAD Dragon Records and their album The Redwalls
The Redwalls (album)
The Redwalls is the self-titled third album by Chicago-based rock band The Redwalls, released in the United States on October 23, 2007. The album was recorded in Sweden with producer Tore Johansson while under Capitol Records...
was later released on October 23, 2007. In addition, their song "Build a Bridge" was featured on an AT&T
AT&T
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is the largest provider of mobile telephony and fixed telephony in the United States, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services...
commercial. By 2008, the band had achieved moderate success and began their highly successful US tour, which culminated with performances on The Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 10, 2008. In the latter part of 2008
2008 in music
2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
, The Redwalls once again began touring in the UK, this time supporting The Zutons
The Zutons
The Zutons are an English indie rock band from Liverpool. They were formed in 2001 but did not release their first album, Who Killed...... The Zutons?, until May 2004. They achieved their biggest hits with "Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?" and "Valerie", both taken from their second studio album...
. However, lead guitarist Andrew Langer, as well as drummer Rob Jensen, left the group to focus on other musical projects.
The Redwalls released their debut UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
single "Memories" on January 5, 2009. Shortly after, drummer Rob Jensen announced his departure from the group to focus on other musical projects. In regards to Jensen's departure, Justin stated through the band's MySpace,
The Redwalls were winners in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards is an international program that honors top-ranked independent artists and releases in more than 50 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories....
for best College Record Label Album of the year and the song "Modern Diet" was nominated for Pop/Rock song of the year
Discography
- Universal BluesUniversal BluesUniversal Blues is the debut album by Chicago-based rock band The Redwalls, released in the United States on November 18, 2003 through Undertow Music. In 2007, the band re-released Universal Blues on Princeton Lane Records with six bonus tracks from early band demos...
(2003) - De NovaDe NovaDe Nova is the second album by Chicago-based rock band The Redwalls, released in the United States on June 21, 2005 through Capitol Records. Produced by Rob Schnapf , De Nova was the first album the band released on Capitol since initially signing with the label in 2003...
(2005) - The RedwallsThe Redwalls (album)The Redwalls is the self-titled third album by Chicago-based rock band The Redwalls, released in the United States on October 23, 2007. The album was recorded in Sweden with producer Tore Johansson while under Capitol Records...
(2007)