Skeletonbreath
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Skeletonbreath is a Brooklyn, New York based Instrumental rock
trio signed to Ernest Jenning Records. Their music has been self-described as "Transylvanian Surf Rock" and "Halloween party music." The band is composed of Andrew Platt on electric bass, Bob Pycior on electric violin, and Tris Palazzolo on drums
. Their debut album, "Louise" was independently released in 2005 and has been described by TheHVScene.com as "A perfect CD." They were recently featured in Progression Magazine after having opened at the two-day long Progday festival. They have also received acclaim in the Orlando City Beat, and are featured on the DIY website Ruberecords.org.
Despite having acquired much notoriety within the New York music scene, Skeletonbreath has retained a strong DIY ethic, playing in basements and living rooms as often as at festivals.
before quitting in 2005 in favor of Skeletonbreath, causing what appears to have become a lasting rivalry between the two groups. In 2007, Doob left the band to pursue other creative interests, including assisting in the production of a film and writing a novel, and was replaced by Tris Palazzolo after a series of auditions for the role. A second full length album, "Eagle's Nest, Devil's Cave," was released on May 19, 2009 on Ernest Jenning Records.
Instrumental rock
Instrumental rock is a type of rock music which emphasizes musical instruments, and which features very little or no singing.Examples of instrumental rock can be found in practically every subgenre of rock, often from musicians who specialize in the style, most notably Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Link...
trio signed to Ernest Jenning Records. Their music has been self-described as "Transylvanian Surf Rock" and "Halloween party music." The band is composed of Andrew Platt on electric bass, Bob Pycior on electric violin, and Tris Palazzolo on drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
. Their debut album, "Louise" was independently released in 2005 and has been described by TheHVScene.com as "A perfect CD." They were recently featured in Progression Magazine after having opened at the two-day long Progday festival. They have also received acclaim in the Orlando City Beat, and are featured on the DIY website Ruberecords.org.
Despite having acquired much notoriety within the New York music scene, Skeletonbreath has retained a strong DIY ethic, playing in basements and living rooms as often as at festivals.
History
Andrew Platt, Crockett Doob and Bob Pycior grew up together in upstate New York, and played together in a number of short-lived groups throughout middle school and high school. In the summer of 2002 the three formed Skeletonbreath while home from college, and shortly after began touring the northeast. Bob Pycior played in Kiss KissKiss Kiss (band)
Kiss Kiss is an indie rock band formed by Joshua Benash and Jared Karns . Although their music is primarily indie in style, it also includes an electric violin that adds an orchestral sound to many songs.- History :...
before quitting in 2005 in favor of Skeletonbreath, causing what appears to have become a lasting rivalry between the two groups. In 2007, Doob left the band to pursue other creative interests, including assisting in the production of a film and writing a novel, and was replaced by Tris Palazzolo after a series of auditions for the role. A second full length album, "Eagle's Nest, Devil's Cave," was released on May 19, 2009 on Ernest Jenning Records.
Albums
- Louise (Self-Released) (2006)
- Eagle's Nest, Devil's Cave (Ernest JenningErnest JenningErnest Jenning / Ernest Jenning Record Co. is an independent record label established in 2002 in Jersey City, NJ. The label is currently based out of the 44 Wall St. office in downtown NYC...
) (2009) - Eagle's Nest, Devil's Cave (500 press run Vinyl Format LP with CD included)(Safety Meeting Records) (2009)