Barcelona (indie rock band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Barcelona


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Seattle, Washington
Instruments = guitar, piano, bass guitar, strings, drums
Genre = indie rock, rock, piano rock
Years_active = 2005 - present
Label = NBD Music
URL = [http://www.wearebarcelona.com www.wearebarcelona.com]
Current_members = Brian Fennell (singer/songwriter, keyboardist) Chris Bristol (guitarist) Brian Eichelberger (bass guitarist, strings) Rhett Stonelake (drums)

Barcelona is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band's songs are harmonious and piano-based with elements of rock. Formed in 2005, the band cites U2, Coldplay, Copeland, Death Cab for Cutie and Lovedrug as its influences. [cite web | url=http://www.thefalcononline.com/story/5249 | title="From Seattle to Barcelona" | author=Cline, Katherine | publisher=The Falcon | date=2006-04-26 | accessdate=2008-07-15] Barcelona released a debut album, "Absolutes", in September 2007, which was distributed through Curb Appeal Records. Originally working with A&R, the band decided to create its own label, NBD Music, in order to be able to focus on songwriting. Barcelona has also signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing to aid in the album's distribution.

Band members

*Brian Fennell: singer/songwriter, keyboards

*Chris Bristol: guitar

*Brian Eichelberger: bass, strings

*Rhett Stonelake: drums

History

Two years prior to the formation of the band, Brian was involved a solo project. He recorded "Safety Songs" and then employed his musically-inclined friends to accompany him on a tour to support the debut album. After working with his fellow muscians, Brian came to realize that he worked better as a quartet. They decided to stay assembled as a music ensemble and called themselves Barcelona. Fennell described the band's sound when he stated that, " [w] e classify our music style as piano rock." [cite web | url=http://media.www.csusignal.com/media/storage/paper1217/news/2007/12/05/ArtsEntertainment/Barcelona.Band.At.Borders.Books-3132898.shtml | title="Barcelona band at Borders Books" | author=Hancock, Laura | | publisher=The Signal | date=2007-12-05 | accessdate=2008-07-15]

Touring began in late 2005 upon the formation of the band. Brian Fennell, Chris Bristol and Rhett Stonelake attended Seattle Pacific University. Bristol and Stonelake were still seniors when the band began performing gigs. Most of the band's earlier shows were on the West Coast, which has been attributed to its success in becoming a familiar name amongst music listeners. [cite web | url=http://media.www.whitworthian.com/media/storage/paper1220/news/2008/04/22/Scene/Barcelona.Rocks.Spokane.Gigs-3339048.shtml | title="Barcelona rocks Spokane gigs" | author=Richmond, Caitlin | publisher=Whitworthian | date=2008-04-22 | accessdate=2008-07-15]

The band was featured on MySpace.com on August 15, 2007, which caught the attention of an A&R representative who helped initiate a promotional deal with MySpace Records and MySpace.com. [cite web | url=http://www.medleyville.us/2007/09/ | title="All For One" | author=Junior, Chris M. | publisher=Medleyville | date=2007-09-19 | accessdate=2008-07-15] The band made a television appearance on Good Day Sacramento on August 8, 2007 to promote the upcoming debut album, "Absolutes", and play a sample set. [ [http://cbs13.com/aftertheshow/2.487213.html CW 31] ] Barcelona released "Absolutes", on September 25, 2007, which received favorable reviews, especially from hometown critics. [cite web | url=http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-09-26/calendar/barcelona/ | title="Barcelona" | author=Seely, Mike | publisher=Seattle Weekly | date=2007-09-26 | accessdate=2008-07-15]

Barcelona is scheduled to perform at Bumbershoot 2008 in Seattle. [ [http://www.bumbershoot.org/lineup/barcelona Bumbershoot] ]

Discography

Albums

*"Safety Songs" (2005) (Brian Fennell) [ [http://cdbaby.com/cd/brianfennell CD Baby] ]
*"Absolutes" (2007) (NBD Music) [cite web | url=http://www.indieuprising.net/reviews/barcelona-absolutes/ | title="The Indie Review" | author=Frank, Sarah | publisher=Indie Uprising | date=2008-06-15 | accessdate=2008-07-15]

References

External links

* [http://www.wearebarcelona.com Barcelona's Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/barcelona Barcelona's MySpace page]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barcelona/10401742388 Barcelona's Facebook page]
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/333373_postcard28.html SeattleNoise Review]