Jeremy Barnes
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Jeremy Barnes is an American musician. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of a local businessman. In 1995 he moved to Chicago to attend DePaul University
but later dropped out. He joined the band Neutral Milk Hotel
in January 1996. The band disbanded in 1998 and Barnes spent time traveling in Europe and working as a postman. He also played with The Gerbils
and Bablicon
. In 2001 he formed A Hawk and a Hacksaw
, in France. In 2005 he met Heather Trost, who became his primary foil in the band and in life. They currently live in Budapest, Hungary, and have expanded A Hawk and A Hacksaw's line-up over the years to include Hungarian, Romanian, and English musicians.
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
but later dropped out. He joined the band Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel was an American indie rock band formed by singer, guitarist and songwriter Jeff Mangum in the early 1990s. The band was noted for its experimental sound, obscure lyrics and eclectic instrumentation....
in January 1996. The band disbanded in 1998 and Barnes spent time traveling in Europe and working as a postman. He also played with The Gerbils
The Gerbils
The Gerbils are an indie rock band that formed in Athens, GA in 1998. Part of the Elephant Six Collective, the band released two albums and toured nationwide during their tenure.-Bio:...
and Bablicon
Bablicon
Bablicon was an Elephant 6-related free-jazz band consisting of members of Neutral Milk Hotel and The Gerbils.The band was formed in 1996 when Dave McDonnell , Jeremy Barnes , and Griffin Rodriguez teamed up to write and improvise music...
. In 2001 he formed A Hawk and a Hacksaw
A Hawk and a Hacksaw
A Hawk and a Hacksaw is a band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, currently signed to L.M. Dupli-cation. The band consists of accordionist Jeremy Barnes, who was previously the drummer for Neutral Milk Hotel and Bablicon, and violinist Heather Trost...
, in France. In 2005 he met Heather Trost, who became his primary foil in the band and in life. They currently live in Budapest, Hungary, and have expanded A Hawk and A Hacksaw's line-up over the years to include Hungarian, Romanian, and English musicians.
Releases
- A Hawk and a HacksawA Hawk and a Hacksaw (album)A Hawk and a Hacksaw is the eponymous debut album by A Hawk and a Hacksaw released in July 2002 on Cloud Recordings and re-released in June 2004 on The Leaf Label....
(CD/LP) - Cloud Records - 2002 - Darkness at Noon (CD/LP) - The Leaf LabelThe Leaf LabelThe Leaf Label is an independent record label based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Initially known as an electronic music label, releasing mainly instrumental music, the company's approach has broadened over the last few years and now features an eclectic range of artists, with a focus on strong...
- 2005 - The Way the Wind BlowsThe Way the Wind BlowsThe Way the Wind Blows is the third studio album by A Hawk and a Hacksaw, released in 2006 on The Leaf Label.-Track listing:# "In the River"# "The Way the Wind Blows"# "Song for Joseph"# "Fernando's Giampari"# "God Bless the Ottoman Empire"...
(CD/LP) - The Leaf LabelThe Leaf LabelThe Leaf Label is an independent record label based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Initially known as an electronic music label, releasing mainly instrumental music, the company's approach has broadened over the last few years and now features an eclectic range of artists, with a focus on strong...
- 2006 - And the Hun Hangar EnsembleAnd the Hun Hangar EnsembleA Hawk and A Hacksaw and the Hun Hangár Ensemble is an EP by A Hawk and a Hacksaw and The Hun Hangár Ensemble released in 2007 on The Leaf Label. A 20-minute bonus DVD was released with the CD, titled An Introduction to A Hawk and a Hacksaw...
(CD/LP) - The Leaf LabelThe Leaf LabelThe Leaf Label is an independent record label based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Initially known as an electronic music label, releasing mainly instrumental music, the company's approach has broadened over the last few years and now features an eclectic range of artists, with a focus on strong...
- 2007 - Foni Tu Argile (10" single) - The Leaf LabelThe Leaf LabelThe Leaf Label is an independent record label based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Initially known as an electronic music label, releasing mainly instrumental music, the company's approach has broadened over the last few years and now features an eclectic range of artists, with a focus on strong...
- 2009 - DélivranceDélivranceDélivrance is the fourth full-length studio album by A Hawk and a Hacksaw, released in 2009 on The Leaf Label.-Singles:"Foni Tu Argile", a traditional Greek Rembetika song, is the first single from the album. It was released as a 500 copy, limited edition, hand-numbered 10” single, cut at 78rpm...
(CD/LP) - The Leaf LabelThe Leaf LabelThe Leaf Label is an independent record label based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Initially known as an electronic music label, releasing mainly instrumental music, the company's approach has broadened over the last few years and now features an eclectic range of artists, with a focus on strong...
- 2009