The Dimes
Encyclopedia
The Dimes are an American
folk
-pop
band from Portland
, Oregon
. While The Dimes have released four EPs
under their own, self-titled label, The Dimes), their Album, The Silent Generation
, recorded under the label Pet Marmoset, is considered their debut album. The songs on The Silent Generation
, were largely based on stories singer–songwriter Johnny Clay read in Depression-era
newspapers, which guitarist Pierre Kaiser found under the floorboards of his 1908 Portland home. The album was released in December 2007 to positive critical reviews. Their song "Jersey Kid" was featured on NPR: Second Stage
.
The Dimes released their follow-up album, The King Can Drink the Harbour Dry, on December 1, 2009. The album is based on the stories, people and history of Boston, Massachusetts
. The band released a short EP
, New England, in early 2009 which featured some of the songs slated to appear on The King Can Drink the Harbour Dry.
In mid-2010 The Dimes released an EP William Dawes and other Forgotten Gems, an EP of B-sides from the King record sessions, which featured some older songs that had long been part of their live show.
According to lead guitarist Pierre Kaiser, the band was taking much of 2011 to focus on recording and songwriting, targeting a new release in the fall of 2011. "We still plan to play local shows in Portland from time to time during the year, but recording is our focus right now, and frankly it feels wonderful."
The Dimes are the second band of the same name to form in Portland, Oregon, preceding the band composed of Meredith Butner, Steve Gevurtz, Katie Greenhoot, and Liza Stillhard. The Dimes released their self-titled album in 2001 and they also appear on the CD companion to the book DIY in PDX, as well as a four-song album released in 2002 entitled Will I?, Won't I?, Do I?, Don't I?.
United States
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folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
-pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
band from Portland
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. While The Dimes have released four EPs
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
under their own, self-titled label, The Dimes), their Album, The Silent Generation
The Silent Generation (album)
The Silent Generation is the debut album by The Dimes, released on December 11, 2007 via the label, Timber Carnival Records.-Track listing:#"Jersey Kid - 1:58#"Paul Kern Can't Sleep - 3:15#"New York 1930 - 2:03#"Catch Me Jumping - 3:06...
, recorded under the label Pet Marmoset, is considered their debut album. The songs on The Silent Generation
The Silent Generation (album)
The Silent Generation is the debut album by The Dimes, released on December 11, 2007 via the label, Timber Carnival Records.-Track listing:#"Jersey Kid - 1:58#"Paul Kern Can't Sleep - 3:15#"New York 1930 - 2:03#"Catch Me Jumping - 3:06...
, were largely based on stories singer–songwriter Johnny Clay read in Depression-era
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but in most countries it started in about 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s...
newspapers, which guitarist Pierre Kaiser found under the floorboards of his 1908 Portland home. The album was released in December 2007 to positive critical reviews. Their song "Jersey Kid" was featured on NPR: Second Stage
NPR Music
NPR Music launched in November 2007 to present public radio music programming and original editorial content for music discovery. The Web site is a project of National Public Radio, a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to 797...
.
The Dimes released their follow-up album, The King Can Drink the Harbour Dry, on December 1, 2009. The album is based on the stories, people and history of Boston, Massachusetts
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
. The band released a short EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, New England, in early 2009 which featured some of the songs slated to appear on The King Can Drink the Harbour Dry.
In mid-2010 The Dimes released an EP William Dawes and other Forgotten Gems, an EP of B-sides from the King record sessions, which featured some older songs that had long been part of their live show.
According to lead guitarist Pierre Kaiser, the band was taking much of 2011 to focus on recording and songwriting, targeting a new release in the fall of 2011. "We still plan to play local shows in Portland from time to time during the year, but recording is our focus right now, and frankly it feels wonderful."
The Dimes are the second band of the same name to form in Portland, Oregon, preceding the band composed of Meredith Butner, Steve Gevurtz, Katie Greenhoot, and Liza Stillhard. The Dimes released their self-titled album in 2001 and they also appear on the CD companion to the book DIY in PDX, as well as a four-song album released in 2002 entitled Will I?, Won't I?, Do I?, Don't I?.
Band members include
- Johnny Clay - Vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin, rhodes
- Pierre Kaiser - Electric guitar, tornado noises
- Kelly Masigat - Vocals, guitars, mandolin
- Ryan Johnston - Bass guitar
- Tucker Jackson - Pedal Steel Guitar
- Anthony Powell - Guitars, Percussion
- Matt Farina - Drums
Previous or Occasional Members
- Jake Rahner - Drums
- Ehren Ebbage - Lap steel, acoustic guitar, and vocals.
Full Length Releases (LPs)
- The Silent GenerationThe Silent Generation (album)The Silent Generation is the debut album by The Dimes, released on December 11, 2007 via the label, Timber Carnival Records.-Track listing:#"Jersey Kid - 1:58#"Paul Kern Can't Sleep - 3:15#"New York 1930 - 2:03#"Catch Me Jumping - 3:06...
LP - 2007 (Pet Marmoset) - The King Can Drink the Harbour Dry LP - 2009 (Timber Carnival Records)
Extended Play Releases (EPs)
- The Dimes EP - 2003 (The Dimes)
- Atlanta EP - 2005 (The Dimes)
- The Long Arm Came Down EP - 2007 (The Dimes)
- New England EP - 2008 (Pet Marmoset)
- William Dawes and Other Forgotten Gems EP - 2010 (Timber Carnival)
External links
- Official website
- MySpace Profile
- [ AMG website]
- http://www.myspace.com/10cthedimes