Dr. Manhattan (band)
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Dr. Manhattan was an American rock band from Wauconda, Illinois
. Their name is a reference to the character from Alan Moore
's Watchmen
comic books.
. They first began playing together in 2005, and self-released an EP the following year. In 2007 they played the Warped Tour
and signed with Vagrant Records
, who released their self-titled debut
in 2008. They appeared at Bamboozle
and played the Warped Tour again in 2008.
The music video for their first single, "Big Chomper, Big Chomper," was the winning freshman video for the week of August 25, 2008 on MTVU.com
.
In August 2009, the band released their second album, Jam Dreams
on Cassette Deck Records. The album was produced by Saves the Day
front man Chris Conley
. Prior to the album's release, drummer Nick Vombrack amicably left the band and was replaced by ex-Flowers For Dorian drummer Marc Esses. Matt Parrish was later added to the group as a second guitarist. After Esses left the band, Parrish became the drummer. On November 6, 2010 the band announced that they were calling it quits. On December 23, 2010, they played their final show at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago, IL.
On May 13, 2011, Dr. Manhattan reunited to play at the E.S. Jungle in Indianapolis, Indiana for Piradical Productions' annual Punk Rock Prom.
Wauconda, Illinois
Wauconda is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,448 at the 2000 census, estimated to be 12,614 in 2006, and is projected to reach 13,811 by 2011. It is the site of the Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark...
. Their name is a reference to the character from Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
's Watchmen
Watchmen
Watchmen is a twelve-issue comic book limited series created by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colourist John Higgins. The series was published by DC Comics during 1986 and 1987, and has been subsequently reprinted in collected form...
comic books.
History
Brothers Matt and Adam Engers met Andrew Morrison and Nick Vombrack while they were all students at Wauconda High SchoolWauconda High School
Wauconda High School, officially Wauconda Community High School, and most commonly WHS, is a public four-year high school located in Wauconda, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States...
. They first began playing together in 2005, and self-released an EP the following year. In 2007 they played the Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
and signed with Vagrant Records
Vagrant Records
Vagrant Records is an indie rock label based in Los Angeles, California and is home to such artists as The Hold Steady, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Active Child, PJ Harvey, Reptar, School of Seven Bells, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thrice, James Vincent McMorrow, Placebo, and many...
, who released their self-titled debut
Dr Manhattan (album)
Dr Manhattan is an alternative rock album recorded by American band Dr Manhattan and released on March 11, 2008 by Vagrant Records. The first single off this record is Big Chomper, Big Chomper. The song's music video premiered on MTVu on August 25, 2008...
in 2008. They appeared at Bamboozle
Bamboozle
Bamboozle! was a quiz game featured on Channel 4 Teletext in the United Kingdom. It was originally part of Teletext's "Fun & Games" category, though the rest of the category had been discontinued for some years before Bamboozle! ended...
and played the Warped Tour again in 2008.
The music video for their first single, "Big Chomper, Big Chomper," was the winning freshman video for the week of August 25, 2008 on MTVU.com
MtvU
mtvU is a division of Viacom's MTV Networks which produces a 24-hour television channel that is available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as well as several digital cable packages...
.
In August 2009, the band released their second album, Jam Dreams
Jam Dreams (album)
Jam Dreams is an alternative rock album recorded by American band Dr Manhattan, co-produced by Chris Conley . It was released on August 18, 2009 by Cassette Deck.-Track listing:#"Electraumatized" - 2:02#"Texas" - 3:06#"After All" - 4:09...
on Cassette Deck Records. The album was produced by Saves the Day
Saves the Day
Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1994. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Claudio Rivera....
front man Chris Conley
Chris Conley
Christopher Lane Conley is an American musician and songwriter/composer, and the lead-singer/rhythm guitarist in Saves the Day...
. Prior to the album's release, drummer Nick Vombrack amicably left the band and was replaced by ex-Flowers For Dorian drummer Marc Esses. Matt Parrish was later added to the group as a second guitarist. After Esses left the band, Parrish became the drummer. On November 6, 2010 the band announced that they were calling it quits. On December 23, 2010, they played their final show at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago, IL.
On May 13, 2011, Dr. Manhattan reunited to play at the E.S. Jungle in Indianapolis, Indiana for Piradical Productions' annual Punk Rock Prom.
Members
- Matt Engers - vocals, guitar (2005–Present)
- Adam Engers - bass, vocals (2005–Present)
- Andrew Morrison - keyboards, percussion, vocals (2005–Present)
- Nick Vombrack - drums (2005–2009) (Dec. 23rd 2010–Present)
Former members
- Matt Parrish - guitar (2009), drums (2010)
- Marc Esses - drums, percussion (2009)
Discography
- Self-Released Demo (Self-released, 2005)
- For the Lonely Lest the WiserFor the Lonely Lest the Wiser (EP)For the Lonely Lest the Wiser is the first EP but second release from Wauconda, Illinois rock outfit Dr Manhattan. Their first release was a 3 song demo that was given out at a Wauconda High School football game in 2005...
EP (Self-released, 2006) - Day Trotter Sessions 12/23/08 (Day Trotter, 2008)
- Are You Bald?Are You Bald? (EP)Are You Bald? - EP was a promotional EP released on Vagrant Records by the American rock quartet Dr Manhattan. The EP was released on iTunes on December 11th, 2007...
EP (Vagrant RecordsVagrant RecordsVagrant Records is an indie rock label based in Los Angeles, California and is home to such artists as The Hold Steady, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Active Child, PJ Harvey, Reptar, School of Seven Bells, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thrice, James Vincent McMorrow, Placebo, and many...
, 2007) - Dr ManhattanDr Manhattan (album)Dr Manhattan is an alternative rock album recorded by American band Dr Manhattan and released on March 11, 2008 by Vagrant Records. The first single off this record is Big Chomper, Big Chomper. The song's music video premiered on MTVu on August 25, 2008...
(Vagrant RecordsVagrant RecordsVagrant Records is an indie rock label based in Los Angeles, California and is home to such artists as The Hold Steady, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Active Child, PJ Harvey, Reptar, School of Seven Bells, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thrice, James Vincent McMorrow, Placebo, and many...
, 2008) - Jam DreamsJam Dreams (album)Jam Dreams is an alternative rock album recorded by American band Dr Manhattan, co-produced by Chris Conley . It was released on August 18, 2009 by Cassette Deck.-Track listing:#"Electraumatized" - 2:02#"Texas" - 3:06#"After All" - 4:09...
(Cassette Deck, 2009)