Rain (Washington, D.C. band)
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Rain was a short-lived American
band, considered a key part of the second wave of Washington, D.C.
's Revolution Summer
movement, which itself is regarded as the original wave of emotional hardcore punk. They followed acts like Embrace
and Rites of Spring
.
The band was also notable for comprising members of other influential hardcore/punk acts; Bert Queiroz spent time in Youth Brigade and Jon Kirschten had a stint with Gray Matter
prior to forming Rain, while Eli Janney later formed noted post-hardcore act Girls Against Boys
with brother Scott after Rain's dissolution.
The band formed as a three-piece in 1986. After playing several shows, the band recorded twice in 1987. The first session resulted in the band's demo tape, which surfaced shortly thereafter. For the second session, second guitarist Scott McCloud joined the band. "Worlds at War," from this second session, appeared on Dischord
's 1989 compilation, State of the Union
. However, the full session was not released until 1990, when Guy Picciotto
(Fugazi, Rites of Spring
), put it out as a 12" EP on his Peterbilt label with the title La Vache Qui Rit.
They broke up shortly thereafter.
La Vache Qui Rit was remastered and reissued on compact disc by Dischord/Peterbilt in late 2007.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
band, considered a key part of the second wave of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
's Revolution Summer
Revolution Summer
Revolution Summer may refer to:* Revolution Summer , a film directed by Miles Montalbano* Revolution Summer , a soundtrack album by Jonathan Richman...
movement, which itself is regarded as the original wave of emotional hardcore punk. They followed acts like Embrace
Embrace (U.S. band)
Embrace was a short-lived post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., which lasted from the summer of 1985 to the spring of 1986 and was one of the first bands to be dubbed in the press as emotional hardcore, though the members had rejected the term since its creation...
and Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring was an American post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C. in the mid-1980s, known for their energetic live performances. A part of the D.C. hardcore punk scene, Rites of Spring increased the frenetic violence and visceral passion of hardcore while simultaneously experimenting with...
.
The band was also notable for comprising members of other influential hardcore/punk acts; Bert Queiroz spent time in Youth Brigade and Jon Kirschten had a stint with Gray Matter
Gray Matter (band)
Gray Matter was a post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., who played in the 1980s and '90s. They disbanded in 1986, but reformed in 1990.On September 12, 2008, the band reformed for a one off reunion show to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Black Cat, a night club in Washington DC,...
prior to forming Rain, while Eli Janney later formed noted post-hardcore act Girls Against Boys
Girls Against Boys
Girls Against Boys are an indie rock/post-hardcore band, originally forming in Washington, D.C. in 1988 and currently based in New York City.-Career:...
with brother Scott after Rain's dissolution.
The band formed as a three-piece in 1986. After playing several shows, the band recorded twice in 1987. The first session resulted in the band's demo tape, which surfaced shortly thereafter. For the second session, second guitarist Scott McCloud joined the band. "Worlds at War," from this second session, appeared on Dischord
Dischord Records
Dischord Records is a Washington, D.C.-based independent record label specializing in the independent punk music of the D.C.-area music scene. The label is co-owned by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson, who founded Dischord in 1980 to release Minor Disturbance by The Teen Idles...
's 1989 compilation, State of the Union
State of the Union (album)
State of the Union: D.C. Benefit Compilation is a compilation album, compiled by Mark Andersen, that was released on Dischord Records. It catalogued the DC sounds of the late 80's, and was created for the American Civil Liberties Union and Community for Creative Non-Violence. All proceeds from...
. However, the full session was not released until 1990, when Guy Picciotto
Guy Picciotto
Guy Picciotto is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, musician, and producer from Washington, DC.He is most widely known for his role as the guitarist and vocalist of Fugazi, as well as Rites of Spring.-Rites of Spring & Early Projects:...
(Fugazi, Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring was an American post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C. in the mid-1980s, known for their energetic live performances. A part of the D.C. hardcore punk scene, Rites of Spring increased the frenetic violence and visceral passion of hardcore while simultaneously experimenting with...
), put it out as a 12" EP on his Peterbilt label with the title La Vache Qui Rit.
They broke up shortly thereafter.
La Vache Qui Rit was remastered and reissued on compact disc by Dischord/Peterbilt in late 2007.
Final lineup
- Eli Janney - drums
- Jon Kirschten - guitar & vocals
- Bert Queiroz - vocals
- Scott McCloud - guitar & vocals
EPs
- Demo Tape (1987) self-released
- La Vache Qui Rit (1990; LP/2007; CD) Dischord RecordsDischord RecordsDischord Records is a Washington, D.C.-based independent record label specializing in the independent punk music of the D.C.-area music scene. The label is co-owned by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson, who founded Dischord in 1980 to release Minor Disturbance by The Teen Idles...
/Peterbilt
Compilation appearances
- State of the UnionState of the Union (album)State of the Union: D.C. Benefit Compilation is a compilation album, compiled by Mark Andersen, that was released on Dischord Records. It catalogued the DC sounds of the late 80's, and was created for the American Civil Liberties Union and Community for Creative Non-Violence. All proceeds from...
(1989) Dischord Records - "Worlds at War"