Marjorie Fair is an indie rock/shoegaze American

United States

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 band formed in New Jersey by musician Evan Slamka, and based in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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. Their sound is somewhat reminiscent of The Doves or The Beatles, however, with a more psychedelic rock sound. The only consistent member thus far has been Evan Slamka (vocals, guitar), and has included Wayne Faler (guitar), Dain Luscombe (keyboards), Chris Tristram (bass guitar), Scott Lord (bass guitar), Mike Delisa (drums), and Jayson Larson (drums).

The band was signed to Capitol Records

Capitol Records

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 for the release of their debut album Self Help Serenade

Self Help Serenade

Self Help Serenade is the debut album by indie rock band Marjorie Fair, first released in the United Kingdom and Europe on May 31, 2004, and in the United States on July 19, 2005. The album was produced and mixed by Rob Schnapf, "Empty Room" was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge, and the album features guest...

but were subsequently dropped. A blog posting on the band's official MySpace

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 page (dated October 29, 2007) states "...we've been putting the finishing touches on the next record. If you know anyone who would like to put it out without having heard a single note of it, please let us know." The blog posting goes on to say that Scott Lord and Wayne Faler have since left the band.

Discography

Albums

• Self Help Serenade
  Self Help Serenade
  Self Help Serenade is the debut album by indie rock band Marjorie Fair, first released in the United Kingdom and Europe on May 31, 2004, and in the United States on July 19, 2005. The album was produced and mixed by Rob Schnapf, "Empty Room" was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge, and the album features guest...
  
  (May 31, 2004 - UK) (July 19, 2005 - US)

Singles

• "Stare" (May 17, 2004)
• "Waves" (October 18, 2004)

Trivia

• Their song "Empty Room" was played in a scene of the teenage drama TV series One Tree Hill
  One Tree Hill (TV series)
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   as well as The O.C.
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• They have toured with acts such as John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, and Porcupine Tree