Buddy (band)

Infobox musical artist | | Name = Buddy |Background = group_or_band |

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| Img_capt = | Years_active = 2005–present | Origin = Portland, Oregon & Los Angeles, California, United States | Genre = Indie pop, Wimpycore | Label = indie, Stove Punchin' Records | Associated_acts = Gary Jules, Ian Ball, Meiko, Duncan Sheik, Joe Purdy |URL = [http://www.iamyourbuddy.com/ Official site]

Current members: Buddy, Will Golden, Michael Jerome, Percy Haverson, Fil Krohnengold, Al Sgro

Buddy is an indie pop group from Los Angeles, California formed in 2006 and named after the lead singer.

Band members

*Buddy - vocals, guitar
*Will Golden - bass (Gary Jules)
*Al Sgro - vocals, shakers, tambourine, bells, drums (Gary Jules)
*Michael Jerome - drums (John Cale, Blind Boys of Alabama)
*Fil Krohnengold - vocals, keyboards (Golden Smog, Duncan Sheik)
*Percy Haverson aka. Percy Galore - vocals, guitar (Knifeyhead)
*Holly Conlan - vocals, keys

History

Buddy (last name Humberston) grew up in Portland, Oregon, developing an interest in music by the age of 10, and forming his first band by the age of 16.

He left Portland to study English at Providence College in Rhode Island, after which he moved to Austin, Texas where he began again to focus on music. Buddy joined local band Piltdowns, supporting bands such as Spoon, and gaining interest from local record labels.

In 2002, Buddy relocated to Los Angeles, California, continued writing his own songs, and performed his first solo show at the Hotel Café in July 2004. He also played at one of his friend Greg Behrendt's "Bring the Rock" nights at Largo, where he met musician and producer Robbie Rist. Together they produced and recorded Buddy's first EP, self-titled, which was self-released in November 2004.

Local KCRW DJ Tricia Halloran began playing "Salt Point" from the EP and a radio station in Denver picked up on the cover of Kelis's "Milkshake," which helped to boost popularity. Buddy was offered deals with UK record labels, but he chose not to sign and instead continued promoting his material and playing live shows.

Buddy's music has been featured in ABC's Grey's Anatomy,The CW shows: One Tree Hill, Smallville, and CBS's Ghost Whisperer. In July 2007 Buddy was featured by Apple iTunes music store's "Indie Spotlight" and CMJ's "Band Spotlight". In October 2007, Buddy played at Carnegie Hall with Aimee Mann and Howard Jones amongst others for a tribute to the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Discography

Albums

*"Alterations and Repairs" (2007) · (Stove Punchin') - CD/LP

Released June 26th 2007. Additional musicians/vocalists: Anna-Lynne Williams ( [http://www.trespasserswilliam.com Trespassers William] ), Ben Peeler (Alexi Murdoch), Meiko (Meiko), Ollie (Sia, Tom McRae). Mixed by Bryan Cook (Inara George, The Bird & The Bee, Gary Jules) & Mastered By Roger Siebel (Death Cab for Cutie/Plans). Artwork by PCP (The Postal Service).
#"Say a Lot"
#"Westgate"
#"Apologize (If You Tried)"
#"Blindsides"
#"Color Patterns"
#"11/22"
#"No Heart"
#"Never Timed Just Right"
#"If We Lived Here"
#"Silent Treatment"
#"Regular Time"
#"Last Call Waiting"

ingles & EPs

*"More of the Shame" (2005) · (self-released) - Single
*"Buddy" (2005) · (self-released) - CD EP
#"Braddock"
#"Make Believe In You"
#"Be Like This"
#"Salt Point"
#"Milkshake"
#"Valentine, Nebraska"
#"Regular Time"
*"Side By Side - Duets Vol. 1" (2008) · (Hear Me Sing) - duet performed with AM

Compilations & Covers

*"Indie Translations Of Usher" (2005) (Urabon Records/Vitaman Records) · Track: "Bad Girl" - CD/LP

Film and Television

*Ghost Whisperer (2007) - CBS - Song featured: "Regular Time".
*One Tree Hill (2005, 2006, 2007) - The WB & The CW - Episode #304 featured "More Of The Shame"; episode #319 featured "Don't Go Home"; episode #402 featured "Westgate"; episode #408 featured "11/22"; episode #415 featured "Blindsides"
*MTV's Road Rules (2007) - ep. 1407 - Aired 03/13/07 - Song featured: "Last Call Waiting"
* (2006) - Song featured: "Salt Point"

Press

*"Buddy writes some of the prettiest, catchiest melodic pop songs I've heard in a long time. Be the first of your friends to discover him." Elise from SomaFM's Indie Pop Rock show.

*"But one-named newcomer Buddy made up for it by delivering "I'm Still Standing," as if he were about to crumble into dust. His quiet resolve communicated an entirely different kind of strength. Like the best performances here, this proved a great song can take any makeover." Jim Farber, New York Daily News

*"One of the most beautiful tenors to find my ears. Heart-stopping lyrics and melodies". Tom Morello (Audioslave/Rage Against The Machine)

*"Buddy's sincere, soft, melancholy style is irresistible, infectious, and emotionally powerful." Impact Press

*Los Angeles Times: High on the Buddy List http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/buzzbands/2007/11/may-we-rock-you.html

Trivia

*Buddy has covered these songs live or on record: Kelis's "Milkshake", Lemonheads's "Confetti", ZZ Top's "Legs", "Get Your Hands Off Of My Woman" by The Darkness, "Ghost In You" by Psychedelic Furs, "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John and "Polar Opposites" by Modest Mouse.

External links

* [http://www.iamyourbuddy.com Buddy Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/buddy Buddy on MySpace]
* [http://www.oth-music.com/azlist.html#B One Tree Hill Music]
* [http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/roadrules-season14/series.jhtml MTV's Road Rules Site]
* [http://www.urabonrecords.com Urabon Records Official Site]

Interviews

* [http://www.radio4all.net/proginfo.php?id=19956 is good...music]