The Cave Singers is an American band from Seattle, Washington. Composed of former members of Pretty Girls Make Graves (PGMG) after its disbandment in 2007, former PGMG member Derek Fudesco teamed up with Pete Quirk (of Hint Hint) and Marty Lund (of Cobra High) and began playing in the Seattle area.[2] Soon after the band's conception, The Cave Singers signed with Matador Records on June 11, 2007.[3] The band spent time recording in Vancouver with music engineer Colin Stewart, who quickly produced the band's first full-length LP. The band released the limited edition single 7" "Seeds Of Night" including b side "After The First Baptism" on August 2, 2007.[3] Invitation Songs, the first LP, was released on September 25, 2007 to critical acclaim. The second single, "Dancing On Our Graves", was released on February 25, 2008.
The Cave Singers | |
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![]() The Cave Singers performing at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC | |
Background information | |
Origin | Seattle, Washington, United States |
Genres | Indie rock Indie folk[1] |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitars, Melodica, Harmonica, Bass pedals, Drums |
Years active | 2007 – present |
Labels | Jagjaguwar Matador |
Members | Pete Quirk Derek Fudesco Marty Lund Morgan Henderson |
Website | Official Site Official MySpace page |
On August 18, 2009, The Cave Singers released their second album, Welcome Joy, featuring guest appearances from Amber and Ashley Webber of the band Lightning Dust.[4] Matador Records gave away a free download of the track "Beach House" to fans.[5]
The Cave Singers signed to Jagjaguwar on June 15, 2010.[6] The label released their third LP, No Witch, on February 22, 2011.
Personnel
edit- Pete Quirk – vocals, guitar, melodica, harmonica
- Derek Fudesco – guitar, bass pedals
- Marty Lund – drums, guitar
- Morgan Henderson -Bass, flute
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Invitation Songs - Matador (2007)
- Welcome Joy - Matador (2009)
- No Witch - Jagjaguwar (2011)
- Naomi - Jagjaguwar (2013)
- Banshee - Self-released (2016)
Singles
edit- "Seeds of Night" - Matador (2007)
- "Dancing on Our Graves" - Matador (2008)
- "Swim Club" - Jagjaguwar (2011)
References
edit- ^ Ruehl, Kim. "What Is Indie Folk Music?". About.com. Retrieved July 7, 2008.
- ^ Brian Barr, "The Cave Singers: Biography" Archived 2008-01-22 at the Wayback Machine, Matador Records, retrieved January 24, 2008.
- ^ a b Artist: The Cave Singers, Matador Records, retrieved September 2, 2008
- ^ "The Cave Singers - Beach House". idiomag. 2009-06-03. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ "Cave Singers Free Download". idiomag. 2009-07-28. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ "The Cave Singers Sign to Jagjaguwar for Upcoming Third Album". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
External links
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- Matador Records: Artist biography
- MySpace Page: The Cave Singers
- Three Imaginary Girls: Invitation Songs Record Review
- November 2007 Interview with L.A. Record
- Jagjaguwar: Cave Singers Artist Site