53 Days
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53 Days is an American
Rock
band
based in Western New York
.
in 1996. The original line-up of 53 Days consisted mainly of Moore (vocals, guitar and keyboards), Tom Robinson (bass), Steve Ryder (guitar) and Mike Sands (drums). The 53 Days original sound was essentially roots rock, alt-pop that was primarily melodic and lyrical music.
In the early incarnation, 53 Days created two albums independently for Accidental Man Records through 2000 and one for the Buffalo Trax label in 2001.
Their first LP, Why Would You Care
, sold slowly but spawned airplay with the upbeat single "Whole Inside". Their second CD titled "Hot Water Music" sold better and received acclaim yet failed to garner much attention outside of the northeast. However, the band saw the song "A Little Longer" named the #1 song for 1997 on WBNY-FM, and had "Nothing Hurts You Now" used in the TV shows "ER" and "The Promised Land".
A third album followed on the Buffalo Trax label produced by Gary Mallaber
(Bruce Springsteen
, Van Morrison
, Eddie Money
, Steve Miller
) called "Concert Special". Fans have dubbed it the 'Red' CD. The single "Get A Little Lost" garnered regular rotation in Canada on CKEY-FM
101.1, Fort Erie/ Niagara Falls.
The band went on hiatus from summer 2002 until January 2005.
53 Days provided the song "Shelter Me" for the soundtrack album to the movie Lonestar State Of Mind. The movie featured John Mellencamp
in a role. The songs "These Days" and "When it Goes 'round" were used in the film "Last Big Attraction", the latter over the closing credits.
53 Days recorded a cover of a Prince
song with "The Cross" on the debut CD "Why Would You Care"
produced band Klear
as well as regional country music singer Davey O. Currently the band are working on new material for their forthcoming fourth album.
- The official website listed December 20, 2008 as the final 53 Days recording to be released and posted for a free download. No final live appearance has been mentioned.
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band
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based in Western New York
Western New York
Western New York is the westernmost region of the state of New York. It includes the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, the surrounding suburbs, as well as the outlying rural areas of the Great Lakes lowlands, the Genesee Valley, and the Southern Tier. Some historians, scholars and others...
.
Early years
John Moore began 53 Days in Buffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
in 1996. The original line-up of 53 Days consisted mainly of Moore (vocals, guitar and keyboards), Tom Robinson (bass), Steve Ryder (guitar) and Mike Sands (drums). The 53 Days original sound was essentially roots rock, alt-pop that was primarily melodic and lyrical music.
In the early incarnation, 53 Days created two albums independently for Accidental Man Records through 2000 and one for the Buffalo Trax label in 2001.
Their first LP, Why Would You Care
Why Would You Care
Why Would You Care is the 1996 debut album by western New York band 53 Days. The song "Nothing Ever Seems To Hurt You Now" was heard on ER and General Hospital....
, sold slowly but spawned airplay with the upbeat single "Whole Inside". Their second CD titled "Hot Water Music" sold better and received acclaim yet failed to garner much attention outside of the northeast. However, the band saw the song "A Little Longer" named the #1 song for 1997 on WBNY-FM, and had "Nothing Hurts You Now" used in the TV shows "ER" and "The Promised Land".
A third album followed on the Buffalo Trax label produced by Gary Mallaber
Gary Mallaber
Gary Mallaber is a Los Angeles session drummer, percussionist and singer. He got his start playing drums in a band from Buffalo, New York, known as Raven....
(Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
, Van Morrison
Van Morrison
Van Morrison, OBE is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are regarded as transcendental and inspired; while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are widely...
, Eddie Money
Eddie Money
Eddie Money is an American rock guitarist, saxophonist and singer-songwriter who found success in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of Top 40 hits and platinum albums...
, Steve Miller
Steve Miller (musician)
Steven H. "Steve" Miller is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter who began his career in blues and blues rock and evolved to a more popular-oriented sound which, from the mid 1970s through the early 1980s, resulted in a series of successful singles and albums.-Early years:Born in Milwaukee,...
) called "Concert Special". Fans have dubbed it the 'Red' CD. The single "Get A Little Lost" garnered regular rotation in Canada on CKEY-FM
CKEY-FM
This article is about the FM station in Fort Erie, ON. For the former Toronto AM station see CHKT.CKEY-FM is a Canadian radio station that serves the Buffalo Area, broadcasting at 101.1 FM in Fort Erie, Ontario. The station broadcasts a Contemporary Hit Radio format under branding Z101...
101.1, Fort Erie/ Niagara Falls.
The band went on hiatus from summer 2002 until January 2005.
53 Days provided the song "Shelter Me" for the soundtrack album to the movie Lonestar State Of Mind. The movie featured John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock that eschews synthesizers and other artificial sounds...
in a role. The songs "These Days" and "When it Goes 'round" were used in the film "Last Big Attraction", the latter over the closing credits.
53 Days recorded a cover of a Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
song with "The Cross" on the debut CD "Why Would You Care"
Now
Recently reunited in 2005 the band self released a brand new four song EP titled "Weight Of The World" and has played some regional shows in the Western New York area only. This time joining the lineup to replace departed members Tom Robinson and Mike Sands are Bruce Wojick and Denny Pelcynski also of the Goo Goo DollsGoo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
produced band Klear
Klear
klear is an American rock band based in Western New York.-Background:Featuring Fred Shafer on vocals and guitar, Bruce Wojick on lead guitar, Leo MacDonald on bass, and Denny Pelczynski on drums. Previous frontmen include Joe Cafarella and A.D. Lewis. During the time that Lewis fronted the band,...
as well as regional country music singer Davey O. Currently the band are working on new material for their forthcoming fourth album.
Update
- In October 2007 it was announced on the band's official site that Steve Ryder had left the band and has retired from performing music.- The official website listed December 20, 2008 as the final 53 Days recording to be released and posted for a free download. No final live appearance has been mentioned.
Current lineup
- John MooreJohn Moore- Clergy :*John Moore , British Scholar*John Moore , English Baptist minister from Northampton*John Moore , Archbishop of Canterbury, Privy Counsellor...
(vocals & various instruments; always a member) - Davey O (bass; February 2005-)
- Bruce Wojick (guitar; February 2005-)
- Denny Pelcynski (drums; February 2005-)
Former members
- Steve Ryder (guitar; 1996–2007)
- Tom Robinson (bass guitar; 1996–2001)
- Mike Sands (drums; 1996–2001)
- Geno McManus (bass guitar; 2001)
Additional members on recordings
- Maria Sebastion (Vocals; Concert Special (RED) CD)
- Ben WilsonBen WilsonBen "Benji" Wilson was an American basketball player who was shot to death on the eve of the start of his senior season in high school.Born Benjamin Wilson Jr. in Chicago, Illinois....
from Blues TravelerBlues TravelerBlues Traveler is a rock band, formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. The band has been influenced by a variety of genres, including blues-rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock...
(Hammond B3; Hot Water Music CD) - Gary MallaberGary MallaberGary Mallaber is a Los Angeles session drummer, percussionist and singer. He got his start playing drums in a band from Buffalo, New York, known as Raven....
(Percussion; Concert Special (RED) CD) - Catherine Carfagna (Vocals; Accordion)
- Joe Mergler (Vocals; Piano)
- Brian Walnicki (Viola, Mandolin; Hot Water Music, Concert Special CD)
Discography
- Why Would You CareWhy Would You CareWhy Would You Care is the 1996 debut album by western New York band 53 Days. The song "Nothing Ever Seems To Hurt You Now" was heard on ER and General Hospital....
- (1996) - Hot Water Music CD - (1998)
- Concert Special - (2001)
- Weight of the World - EP - (2007)