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The Cave Singers

The Cave Singers

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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.

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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

Singles

  • "Seeds of Night" - Matador (2007)
  • "Dancing on Our Graves" - Matador (2008)
  • "Swim Club" - Jagjaguwar (2011)

References

  1. [1]
    Ruehl, Kim. "What Is Indie Folk Music?". About.com. Retrieved July 7, 2008.
  2. [2]
    Brian Barr, "The Cave Singers: Biography" Archived 2008-01-22 at the Wayback Machine, Matador Records, retrieved January 24, 2008.
  3. [3]
    Artist: The Cave Singers, Matador Records, retrieved September 2, 2008
  4. [4]
    "The Cave Singers - Beach House". idiomag. 2009-06-03. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  5. [5]
    "Cave Singers Free Download". idiomag. 2009-07-28. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  6. [6]
    "The Cave Singers Sign to Jagjaguwar for Upcoming Third Album". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
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