Jeffrey Rosenberg
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Jeffrey Rosenberg is a guitarist/vocalist/drummer who has been in a number of bands in Los Angeles, CA, Brooklyn, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Providence, RI. These bands have ranged from soft anthemic folk (Lavender Diamond
) to other less touchy-feely creatures: noisy, bombastic rock (Pink and Brown
) to experimental art-pop (Young People) to instrumental soundscapes (Tarentel, Lumen
, solo music). John Dwyer
and Rosenberg played in a few different projects together from 1996 through 2003, including Tar-Aiym Krang (featuring Brian Gibson of Lightning Bolt). Rosenberg and Dwyer were both original members of and contributors to the Fort Thunder
art and music scene in Providence in the late 1990s.
Rosenberg left Lavender Diamond
in April 2007 to focus on work and family.
In 2010, Rosenberg teamed up with Steve Gregoropoulos and Ron Regé Jr.
of Lavender Diamond
to form a dark and somewhat new wave band named Daylong Valleys of the Nile. Soon afterward, the three rejoined singer Becky Stark to reunite the original Lavender Diamond lineup for a few concerts in 2011. They are currently recording the band's second full length with Damian Kulash of OK Go
for release in early 2012.
Pink and Brown tracks also appear on the compilations Mish Mash Mush Volume 2 (Fort Thunder
), Science of Glass Gargantua (Toyo Records), and the Pick a Winner CD/DVD (2004, Load Records
). They also appear on the DVDs Burn My Eye (BME) and Lightning Bolt: The Power of Salad
DVD (2002, Load Records
).
"Mort Aux Vaches CD (2002, Staalplaat)
The Order of Things CD (2001 Neurot Recordings) and double LP
(Static Caravan)
Looking For Things, Searching For Things 12" EP (2000, Resonant)
Young People songs appear on the compilations If The Twenty-First Century Didn't Exist, It Would Be Necessary to Invent It (2002 5 Rue Christine
) and Tracks and Fields (2004, Kill Rock Stars
)
Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond is a Los Angeles-based Folk/country-pop quartet known for its light-hearted, often winsome sound; its simple, romantic lyrics; and the charismatic, whimsical stage presence and ethereal vocals of frontwoman Becky Stark.-History:...
) to other less touchy-feely creatures: noisy, bombastic rock (Pink and Brown
Pink and Brown
Pink and Brown were a noise rock/punk rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1997 when the members moved west from their old home of Providence, RI. The band consisted of two members: Pink and Brown . Pink played guitar and sang while Brown played drums...
) to experimental art-pop (Young People) to instrumental soundscapes (Tarentel, Lumen
Lumen
Lumen can mean:* Lumen , the SI unit of luminous flux* Lumen , the cavity or channel within a tubular structure* Thylakoid lumen, the inner membrane space of the chloroplast* Phenobarbital...
, solo music). John Dwyer
John Dwyer (musician)
John Dwyer is an American musician currently based in San Francisco, California, and originally from Providence, Rhode Island. He has been in and fronted several underground American bands since 1997. He currently fronts and plays guitar for Thee Oh Sees, which originally started as a way for him...
and Rosenberg played in a few different projects together from 1996 through 2003, including Tar-Aiym Krang (featuring Brian Gibson of Lightning Bolt). Rosenberg and Dwyer were both original members of and contributors to the Fort Thunder
Fort Thunder
Fort Thunder was a warehouse on the second floor of a pre-Civil War former textile factory in the Olneyville district of Providence, Rhode Island. From 1995 through 2001, the space was used as a venue for underground music and events, as well as a living and working space for the artists...
art and music scene in Providence in the late 1990s.
Rosenberg left Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond is a Los Angeles-based Folk/country-pop quartet known for its light-hearted, often winsome sound; its simple, romantic lyrics; and the charismatic, whimsical stage presence and ethereal vocals of frontwoman Becky Stark.-History:...
in April 2007 to focus on work and family.
In 2010, Rosenberg teamed up with Steve Gregoropoulos and Ron Regé Jr.
Ron Regé Jr.
Ronald J. Regé, Junior is a cartoonist and musician from Plymouth, Massachusetts.-Artistic career:Regé began publishing his own minicomics while attending Massachusetts College of Art in 1988. He has since been published by Highwater Books, Fantagraphics, Buenaventura Press, McSweeney's and Drawn...
of Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond is a Los Angeles-based Folk/country-pop quartet known for its light-hearted, often winsome sound; its simple, romantic lyrics; and the charismatic, whimsical stage presence and ethereal vocals of frontwoman Becky Stark.-History:...
to form a dark and somewhat new wave band named Daylong Valleys of the Nile. Soon afterward, the three rejoined singer Becky Stark to reunite the original Lavender Diamond lineup for a few concerts in 2011. They are currently recording the band's second full length with Damian Kulash of OK Go
OK Go
OK Go is a rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, USA, now residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. The band is composed of Damian Kulash , Tim Nordwind , Dan Konopka and Andy Ross , who joined them in 2005, replacing Andy Duncan...
for release in early 2012.
Bands
Jeffrey Rosenberg has played in:- Lavender DiamondLavender DiamondLavender Diamond is a Los Angeles-based Folk/country-pop quartet known for its light-hearted, often winsome sound; its simple, romantic lyrics; and the charismatic, whimsical stage presence and ethereal vocals of frontwoman Becky Stark.-History:...
(Guitar, Vocals) - Young People (Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Bass)
- The Jews (Drums)
- Krang (aka Tar-Aiym Krang) (Guitar, Vocals)
- OCSThe ohseesThee Oh Sees is a band from San Francisco, California, USA. It began as an outlet for John Dwyer to release his instrumental, experimental home recordings, and over the course of several albums evolved into a full band...
(aka The ohsees, Oronoka Crash Suite, Orinoka Crash Suite) (Acoustic guitar) - Pink and BrownPink and BrownPink and Brown were a noise rock/punk rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1997 when the members moved west from their old home of Providence, RI. The band consisted of two members: Pink and Brown . Pink played guitar and sang while Brown played drums...
(Drums) - Tarentel (Guitar, Drums, Bass, Keyboard)
Lavender Diamond
- Imagine our Love 2007, Matador RecordsMatador RecordsMatador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
(US), Rough Trade RecordsRough Trade RecordsRough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
(UK/Europe) - The Cavalry of Light self-released (2005), re-released 2007 on Matador RecordsMatador RecordsMatador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
(US) and Rough Trade RecordsRough Trade RecordsRough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
(UK/Europe) - Split 7" with Queens Of Sheeba (2005, Cold Sweat Records)
- "When Are You Coming Home" b/w "Wild" 7" (2003, self-released)
- "In Heaven There Is No Heat" on the compilation In the Loop 4 (2006, Plug Research)
Lumen
- "The Man Felt An Iron Hand Grasp Him By The Hair, At The Nape. Not One Hand, A Hundred Hands Seized Him, Each By The Hair, And Tore Him Head To Foot, The Way You Tear Up A Sheet Of Paper, Into Hundreds Of Little Pieces (2001, Temporary Residence)
OCS
- 34 Reasons Why Life Goes On Without You / 18 Reasons To Love Your Hater To Death (Tumult Records)
Pink and Brown
- Final Foods (2001, Load RecordsLoad RecordsLoad Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
) - Split 12" with Death Drug (2002, Load RecordsLoad RecordsLoad Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
) - Shame Fantasy II (2003, Load RecordsLoad RecordsLoad Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
)
Pink and Brown tracks also appear on the compilations Mish Mash Mush Volume 2 (Fort Thunder
Fort Thunder
Fort Thunder was a warehouse on the second floor of a pre-Civil War former textile factory in the Olneyville district of Providence, Rhode Island. From 1995 through 2001, the space was used as a venue for underground music and events, as well as a living and working space for the artists...
), Science of Glass Gargantua (Toyo Records), and the Pick a Winner CD/DVD (2004, Load Records
Load Records
Load Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
). They also appear on the DVDs Burn My Eye (BME) and Lightning Bolt: The Power of Salad
The Power of Salad
The Power of Salad, also known as The Power of Salad & Milkshakes, is a film by Peter Glantz and Nick Noe, featuring and documenting the Providence, Rhode Island noise rock band Lightning Bolt...
DVD (2002, Load Records
Load Records
Load Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
).
Tarentel
LP album
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
(Static Caravan)
Young People
- Young People CD (2002, 5RC)
- Young People LP (2005, Xeng, Italy)
- War Prayers CD/LP (2003 Dim Mak Records)
- 5 Sunsets in 4 Days CDEP (2006 Too Pure, UK; Beggars Banquet, US)
- "Where the Streets Have No Name" split 7" w/ Friends Forever (2004, Narnack RecordsNarnack RecordsNarnack Records is an independent record label founded in 2002. The label developed in NYC & Brooklyn’s underground music scene, quickly becoming known for its ability for developing new artists, but also working with established bands like The Fall and The Slits...
) - "Ne'er Do Well" 12" single, (2003, hand held heart)
Young People songs appear on the compilations If The Twenty-First Century Didn't Exist, It Would Be Necessary to Invent It (2002 5 Rue Christine
5 Rue Christine
5 Rue Christine is a semi-defunct Olympia, Washington based independent record label, formed as a spin-off from the Kill Rock Stars label in 1997...
) and Tracks and Fields (2004, Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
)