- 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 fromSeattle, Washington . The band's songs are harmonious andpiano -based with elements of rock. Formed in 2005, the band citesU2 ,Coldplay ,Copeland ,Death Cab for Cutie andLovedrug 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 debutalbum , "Absolutes", in September 2007, which was distributed throughCurb Appeal Records . Originally working withA&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 aquartet . 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 withMySpace 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 atelevision 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]
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