Eulogies (band)
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Eulogies is an American
rock band based in Los Angeles, California
. The current line-up consists of Peter Walker on guitar and vocals, Garrett Deloian on bass, Chris Reynolds on drums, and Drew Phillips on guitar.
Former Eulogies bass player Tim Hutton and Chris Reynolds originally began playing with Peter Walker under the aegis of his solo work. After touring the US extensively in 2006, the trio was reborn under the name Eulogies. Drew Phillips joined the band in 2008, while Garrett Deloian joined the band in January 2009 (replacing bassist Tim Hutton, who left Eulogies shortly after recording resumed for their second album). They are signed to Los Angeles indie label Dangerbird Records
, through which they released their self-titled debut album
on September 11, 2007. The album was co-produced by fellow Dangerbird labelmate Hrishikesh Hirway (The One A.M. Radio). Eulogies toured North America in support of that album in summer 2007 with Sea Wolf
and in fall 2007 with Film School
.
A second album, entitled Here Anonymous
, was released on April 7, 2009, and was preceded by the EP Tempted to Do Nothing on November 4, 2008. North American tour dates with The Dears
and Middle Distance Runner followed in spring 2009.
Their third full-length album, Tear The Fences Down, is set for release on January 18, 2011 exclusively on digital and vinyl formats. The CD version will be released in March 2011.
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rock band based in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. The current line-up consists of Peter Walker on guitar and vocals, Garrett Deloian on bass, Chris Reynolds on drums, and Drew Phillips on guitar.
Former Eulogies bass player Tim Hutton and Chris Reynolds originally began playing with Peter Walker under the aegis of his solo work. After touring the US extensively in 2006, the trio was reborn under the name Eulogies. Drew Phillips joined the band in 2008, while Garrett Deloian joined the band in January 2009 (replacing bassist Tim Hutton, who left Eulogies shortly after recording resumed for their second album). They are signed to Los Angeles indie label Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
, through which they released their self-titled debut album
Eulogies (album)
Eulogies is the debut album of Los Angeles-based indie rock group Eulogies, released by Dangerbird Records on September 11, 2007. The album was co-produced by Peter Walker and Hrishikesh Hirway . A was produced for the song "One Man."...
on September 11, 2007. The album was co-produced by fellow Dangerbird labelmate Hrishikesh Hirway (The One A.M. Radio). Eulogies toured North America in support of that album in summer 2007 with Sea Wolf
Sea Wolf (band)
Sea Wolf is a band led by Alex Brown Church, an indie folk musician based in Los Angeles, California. Church attended film school at NYU and was a founding member of a group called Irving in 1998...
and in fall 2007 with Film School
Film School (band)
Film School is a five-piece indie rock band from San Francisco, California.-History:The band was formed in the late-1990s by lead singer Greg Bertens [aka Krayg Burton]. Initially the band only consisted of Bertens working with members of Fuck and Pavement when they released their debut album...
.
A second album, entitled Here Anonymous
Here Anonymous
Here Anonymous is the second studio album of Los Angeles-based indie rock group Eulogies, released by Dangerbird Records on April 7, 2009 on CD as well as 12" vinyl....
, was released on April 7, 2009, and was preceded by the EP Tempted to Do Nothing on November 4, 2008. North American tour dates with The Dears
The Dears
-History:The band formed in 1995 and released their first album, End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story, in 2000. Their orchestral, dark pop sound and dramatic live shows cemented The Dears at the foundation of the then-emerging Canadian indie renaissance...
and Middle Distance Runner followed in spring 2009.
Their third full-length album, Tear The Fences Down, is set for release on January 18, 2011 exclusively on digital and vinyl formats. The CD version will be released in March 2011.
Albums
- EulogiesEulogies (album)Eulogies is the debut album of Los Angeles-based indie rock group Eulogies, released by Dangerbird Records on September 11, 2007. The album was co-produced by Peter Walker and Hrishikesh Hirway . A was produced for the song "One Man."...
(September 11, 2007) - Here AnonymousHere AnonymousHere Anonymous is the second studio album of Los Angeles-based indie rock group Eulogies, released by Dangerbird Records on April 7, 2009 on CD as well as 12" vinyl....
(April 7, 2009) - Tear the Fences Down (January 18, 2011)
Singles
- "If I Knew You" (2007, Dangerbird RecordsDangerbird RecordsDangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
) - "Two Can Play" (featuring Nikki Monninger of Silversun PickupsSilversun PickupsSilversun Pickups is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2002. The band comprises Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Christopher Guanlao, and Joe Lester....
) (2009, Dangerbird RecordsDangerbird RecordsDangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
) - "You Hide" (2010, Dangerbird RecordsDangerbird RecordsDangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
)
EPs
- Tempted to Do Nothing EP (November 4, 2008, Dangerbird RecordsDangerbird RecordsDangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
)
Appearances in television shows and movies
- Eulogies' song "One Man" was played in episode 10 ("The Devil's ThreesomeThe Devil's Threesome"The Devil's Threesome" is the tenth episode of the Showtime original series Californication. It was written by Tom Kapinos, directed by John Dahl and originally aired on Monday October 15, 2007.- Plot :...
") of the American television drama CalifornicationCalifornication (TV series)Californication is an American comedy-drama that premiered on Showtime on August 13, 2007. The show was created by Tom Kapinos. The protagonist, Hank Moody , is a troubled novelist whose move to California, coupled with his writer's block, complicates his relationships with his longtime girlfriend...
. - Peter Walker's song "39 Stars," from his 2006 solo album Young Gravity, featured in the thrift store scene of the 2008 film The Wrestler.
- Eulogies' song "Day to Day" was played in the film "Leap Year" and In USA Network's Royal PainsRoyal PainsRoyal Pains is a USA Network television series that premiered on June 4, 2009, starring Mark Feuerstein, Paulo Costanzo, Jill Flint and Reshma Shetty. The series is based in part on actual concierge medicine practices of independent doctors and companies...
Television Show. - "Bad Connection", "Anyone Here?" and "Under The Knife" have been featured in the ABC Family show "Kyle XY"
- Eulogies' have had the songs "(The Fight) I've Come To Like", "Eyes On The Prize", "Tempted To Do Nothing", "Big Eyes" and "Under The Knife" in A&E's "The Cleaner" starring former "Law and Order" star, Benjamin Bratt.
- "(The Fight) I've Come To Like" was also played in the college comedy television show, "Greek" that is on the ABC Family network.
- "The City", a spinoff of MTV's "The Hills", and USA network's "Royal Pains" has also played has Eulogies' "Day to Day"
- CW network show, "Reaper" has played "Running In The Rain"
- "Make It or Break It" a show on the ABC Family channel has played, "Two Can Play", a duet with Silversun Pickups' Nikki Monninger.