The Cave Singers
The Cave Singers is an American band from Seattle, Washington. Composed of former members of Pretty Girls Make Graves 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] |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitars, Melodica, Harmonica, Bass pedals, Drums |
Years active | 2007 – present |
Labels | Jagjaguwar Matador |
Associated acts | Pretty Girls Make Graves Murder City Devils Hint Hint Cobra High |
Website | Official Site Official MySpace page |
Members | Pete Quirk Derek Fudesco Marty Lund Morgan Henderson |
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
- Pete Quirk – vocals, guitar, melodica, harmonica
- Derek Fudesco – guitar, bass pedals
- Marty Lund – drums, guitar
- Morgan Henderson -Bass, flute
Discography
Albums
- Invitation Songs - Matador (2007)
- Welcome Joy - Matador (2009)
- No Witch - Jagjaguwar (2011)
- Naomi - Jagjaguwar (2013)
- Banshee - Self-released (2016)
Singles
- "Seeds of Night" - Matador (2007)
- "Dancing on Our Graves" - Matador (2008)
- "Swim Club" - Jagjaguwar (2011)
References
- 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.
- 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
- Matador Records: Artist biography
- MySpace Page: The Cave Singers
- Daytrotter Session: November 26, 2007, Free songs.
- Three Imaginary Girls: Invitation Songs Record Review
- November 2007 Interview with L.A. Record
- Cave Singers at Luckyhorse Industries
- Seattle Weekly: Cave Singers Sign to Jagjaguwar
- Jagjaguwar: Cave Singers Artist Site
- Welcome Joy Documentary produced by Full Focus