The Redwalls

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Name = The Redwalls


Img_capt = Logan Baren performing with the Redwalls in Philadelphia (2005)
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Origin = Deerfield, Illinois, USA
Genre = Alternative rock Garage rock revival Indie rock
Years_active = 2001present
Label = SonyBMG Undertow Music Capitol Records MAD Dragon Records
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URL = http://www.theredwalls.com
Current_members = Logan Baren Justin Baren Andrew Langer Rob Jensen
Past_members = Jordan Kozer Ben Greeno
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The Redwalls are a four-piece rock band from Deerfield, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Highly influenced by The Beatles, they have released three LP albums: "Universal Blues", "De Nova", and their newest, "The Redwalls". They are composed of Logan Baren on vocals and guitar, Justin Baren on vocals and bass, Andrew Langer on guitar and background vocals, and Rob Jensen on drums.

History

The Pages

The Redwalls were originally named The Pages, and the band was formed by brothers Logan and Justin Baren and their longtime friend Andrew Langer. The Pages struggled to find a permanent drummer in its beginning phases. The first drummer to which they recorded their demo was Deerfield High School classmate Matt Pais. With Matt, the band played shows at a local bar named Pops. Upon entering college, Matt left the band and The Pages added drummer Jordan Kozer. With Jordan, the band continued to play small shows. They recorded their first studio album, "Universal Blues", on independent label Undertow Music whilst still at high school. Logan Baren, was 18 with the other three members aged 15-16. Before the album was released, Ken Coomer sent a demo of the band to Capitol Records, who signed the band. After recording the album, Kozer decided to attend DePaul University, and The Pages brought in drummer Ben Greeno to replace Kozer. This album was also signed for Europe by Shoplifter records, but remained unreleased.

The Redwalls

As they were signing with Capitol, the label requested that they change their name to The Redwalls, and the band abided. The band is the second band named The Pages that Capitol Records has changed the name of. The first band changed their name to Mr. Mister. Capitol released their already-finished album on Undertow under the new name. Capitol Records released their follow-up album and major label debut "De Nova" in June 2005. Their first single, "Thank You," was performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on June 21 2005. They later performed "Build a Bridge" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. They spent the summers of 2005 and 2006 opening for Oasis, and played at Lollapalooza in both years.The Redwalls live show draws very favourable praise with due to the band's "tightness" and stunning harmonies. This is perhaps due to the fact that the Baren brothers and Andrew Langer have been playing and singing together since childhood.

There have been several reports of physical fights between the two brothers, who often come to blows during tours, with Police having been involved on a number of occasions. There have been shows where both Justin and Logan have sported black eyes and bloody cuts, usually covering them with sunglass or cats.

In early 2007, The band decided to leave Capitol Records, ahead of the impending merger with Virgin. The Redwalls decided to pursue a more independent career and made a limited edition release of a 4-track EP "The Wall to Wall Sessions" in May 2007.

The Redwalls then signed with MAD Dragon UNLTD to release their self-titled LP on October 23, 2007 in the United States.. [cite web| date= August 17, 2007 | url =http://www.drexel.edu/news/headlines/drexel's-mad-dragon-records-to-distribute-the-redwalls%E2%80%99-new-album.aspx| title = Drexel's MAD Dragon Records to Distribute The Redwalls’ New Album | publisher =Drexel University| accessdate =2007-08-17] [cite web| date= July 25, 2007 | url =http://www.spin.com/features/news/2007/07/070725_redwalls/| title = The Redwalls Ready Mad Dragon Debut | publisher = Spin| accessdate =2007-08-23]

In late 2007, Ben Greeno decided to leave the band and was replaced by drummer Rob Jensen who was previously in Probably Vampires.

Also in 2007, their song "Build A Bridge" was featured on an AT&T commercial, just as the Oasis song "All Around The World" had been earlier in the year.

The band started 2008 with a highly successful US tour culminating in performances of "Modern Diet," on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on January 23, 2008 and "Game of Love" on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on April 10, 2008.

Justin and Logan Baren have confirmed that they have begun writing new songs and after a break will begin tracking a new album this fall. A release date has yet to be set.

The band will be undertaking a European tour in support of their first proper release outside of the U.S. They will be traveling from September 28 to October 13, visiting Scotland, Leeds, Dublin, Wales, London, Brighton, Bruxelles, Amsterdam, Alencon, and Paris.

Discography

tudio albums

"1. Universal Blues" November 18 2003"' "2. De Nova" June 21 2005 #21 (US Heatseekers)"' "3. The Redwalls" October 23 2007"'

EPs

*"Build a Bridge EP" (2006)
*"The Wall to Wall Sessions" (2007)

References

External links

* [http://myspace.com/theredwalls The Redwalls' Myspace ]
* [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4727698 NPR Interview with the Baren brothers]