The Divorce
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The Divorce was a rock band from Seattle, Washington
, originally composed of Shane Berry, lead vocals, keyboard, guitar and tambourine
, Jimmy Curran (bass) and Kyle Risan, drums. The band's first full-length release was There Will Be Blood Tonight on Fugitive Records in 2003. Prior to the release of its first album, however, the band released a self-titled EP featuring four songs, three of which were re-recorded for There Will Be Blood Tonight. The EP was also released in 2003 on Fugitive Records.
After the release of There Will Be Blood Tonight Fugitive Records went under and The Divorce was left without a record label. The band added Garrett Lunceford, formerly the drummer for Acceptance
, on lead guitar. The Divorce continued to play shows around the Seattle area, and ventured on several small tours. During this time the band continued to write new songs and gain popularity among members of Seattle's music scene.
In early 2005 The Divorce signed with Made In Mexico Records, the record label of the band's friends The Catch
and Dolour
. In September of that same year the band released its second full-length album titled The Gifted Program.
The band recorded nine tracks for a planned third album, In Arms. Before releasing the album, however, the band broke up. The band later made the tracks available through SnoCap and on their MySpace
page.
On June 30, 2007 The Divorce played its final show at the Crocodile Cafe
in Seattle.
(both of which feature members of Gatsbys American Dream
and Forgive Durden
), The Catch
, The Raggedy Anns, and SHiPS. Garrett also toured with Alaska-based band Portugal. The Man
, temporarily replacing drummer Jason Sechrist for summer and fall of 2008 as well as playing drums on their 2009 release , Satanic Satanists, recorded at Camp Street Studios in Boston, MA.
For a short time Garrett Lunceford and Shane Berry both played in SHiPS, a relatively new band in Seattle's music scene. SHiPS has not released a full-length album yet, but a 5-song EP is available for purchase on their MySpace page for $5. In addition to SHiPS, Shane currently does vocals, guitar, and keyboard for [SilverTeeth], along with Aaron Hilst and former Divorce drummer Kyle Risan.
Jimmy Curran is currently working on many secret projects.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, originally composed of Shane Berry, lead vocals, keyboard, guitar and tambourine
Tambourine
The tambourine or marine is a musical instrument of the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "zils". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, though some variants may not have a head at all....
, Jimmy Curran (bass) and Kyle Risan, drums. The band's first full-length release was There Will Be Blood Tonight on Fugitive Records in 2003. Prior to the release of its first album, however, the band released a self-titled EP featuring four songs, three of which were re-recorded for There Will Be Blood Tonight. The EP was also released in 2003 on Fugitive Records.
After the release of There Will Be Blood Tonight Fugitive Records went under and The Divorce was left without a record label. The band added Garrett Lunceford, formerly the drummer for Acceptance
Acceptance (band)
Acceptance was an alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1998. They released their first EP, Lost for Words, in 2000, followed by Black Lines to Battlefields in 2003...
, on lead guitar. The Divorce continued to play shows around the Seattle area, and ventured on several small tours. During this time the band continued to write new songs and gain popularity among members of Seattle's music scene.
In early 2005 The Divorce signed with Made In Mexico Records, the record label of the band's friends The Catch
The Catch (American band)
The Catch is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed by Carly Nicklaus , Amy Rockwell , Jenny Jimenez on bass guitar and Alissa Newton on drums. the all-girl group released their first album Get Cool on Made In Mexico Records in May 2005. On June 22, 2005, the band was the subject of a feature...
and Dolour
Dolour
Dolour was a musical alias of songwriter/producer Shane Tutmarc of Seattle, Washington. The band's name means "sorrow" or "grief." Musicians including Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, members of The Divorce, United State of Electronica, The Lashes, and Vendetta Red contributed to the...
. In September of that same year the band released its second full-length album titled The Gifted Program.
The band recorded nine tracks for a planned third album, In Arms. Before releasing the album, however, the band broke up. The band later made the tracks available through SnoCap and on their MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page.
On June 30, 2007 The Divorce played its final show at the Crocodile Cafe
Crocodile Cafe
The Crocodile is a music club at 2200 2nd Avenue at Blanchard Street in the neighborhood of Belltown in Seattle, Washington, USA. Opened as the "Crocodile Cafe" on April 30, 1991 by Stephanie Dorgan, it quickly became a fixture on the local music scene. It closed on December 15, 2007...
in Seattle.
Post breakup
Since the band's dissolution, Garrett Lunceford had returned to playing drums full-time. He has played for a number of Seattle-based bands, including Wild Orchid Children, Kay Kay and His Weathered UndergroundKay Kay and His Weathered Underground
Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground is an indie band started by Kirk Huffman and Kyle O'Quin of Gatsbys American Dream. Like Gatsbys, the band draws influence from a wide variety of musical genres...
(both of which feature members of Gatsbys American Dream
Gatsbys American Dream
Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...
and Forgive Durden
Forgive Durden
Forgive Durden is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, who got their name from the novel Fight Club. They are signed to Fueled By Ramen...
), The Catch
The Catch (American band)
The Catch is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed by Carly Nicklaus , Amy Rockwell , Jenny Jimenez on bass guitar and Alissa Newton on drums. the all-girl group released their first album Get Cool on Made In Mexico Records in May 2005. On June 22, 2005, the band was the subject of a feature...
, The Raggedy Anns, and SHiPS. Garrett also toured with Alaska-based band Portugal. The Man
Portugal. The Man
Portugal. The Man is an American psychedelic rock band based in Portland, Oregon, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. The group released their first two albums with Fearless Records. They also released material on their own imprint Approaching AIRballoons through indie label Equal Vision Records...
, temporarily replacing drummer Jason Sechrist for summer and fall of 2008 as well as playing drums on their 2009 release , Satanic Satanists, recorded at Camp Street Studios in Boston, MA.
For a short time Garrett Lunceford and Shane Berry both played in SHiPS, a relatively new band in Seattle's music scene. SHiPS has not released a full-length album yet, but a 5-song EP is available for purchase on their MySpace page for $5. In addition to SHiPS, Shane currently does vocals, guitar, and keyboard for [SilverTeeth], along with Aaron Hilst and former Divorce drummer Kyle Risan.
Jimmy Curran is currently working on many secret projects.
Line-up
- Shane Berry - vocals, keyboard, guitar, tambourine
- Garrett Lunceford - lead guitar
- Jimmy Curran - bass
- Kyle Risan - drums
Discography
- The Divorce EP (2003, Fugitive Records)
-
- "Redcoats"
- "Samoa's Revenge"
- "Catch You Disappointed"
- "Cheetah"
- There Will Be Blood Tonight (2003, Fugitive Records)
- The Gifted ProgramThe Gifted ProgramThe Gifted Program is the second full album released by Seattle rock band The Divorce.-Track listing:# Yes!# Cash Machine# Birds = Magic# Call the Police# Doctors and Friends# Air Traffic Control# Deny! Deny! Deny!# Houses in Hurricanes...
(2005, Made In Mexico Records) - In Arms (incomplete) (2007, tentatively Made In Mexico Records)
Associated groups
- The CatchThe Catch (American band)The Catch is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed by Carly Nicklaus , Amy Rockwell , Jenny Jimenez on bass guitar and Alissa Newton on drums. the all-girl group released their first album Get Cool on Made In Mexico Records in May 2005. On June 22, 2005, the band was the subject of a feature...
- DolourDolourDolour was a musical alias of songwriter/producer Shane Tutmarc of Seattle, Washington. The band's name means "sorrow" or "grief." Musicians including Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, members of The Divorce, United State of Electronica, The Lashes, and Vendetta Red contributed to the...
- Kane HodderKane Hodder (band)Kane Hodder, was a hardcore/indie rock band who also incorporates influences ranging from surf, 1960s soul, funk, and Latin lounge, among others. They have remained in Fueled by Ramen's alumni for a while, despite having left the label in 2006...
- Mon Frere
- Ruxton Towers
- Schoolyard HeroesSchoolyard HeroesSchoolyard Heroes was a horror punk/alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, consisting of four members: Ryann Donnelly , Jonah Bergman , Steve Bonnell , and Brian Turner .-History:...
- United State of ElectronicaUnited State of ElectronicaThe United State of Electronica, or U.S.E., is a Seattle, Washington-based dance/rock band formed in 2002. It includes the four members of the band Wonderful: Jason Holstrom , Jon e...
- Vendetta RedVendetta RedVendetta Red is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington that formed in 1998. They released an EP, 6 Kisses, A Blatant Reminder of Why We Are Alive, in 1999 and two albums, Blackout Analysis in 2000 and White Knuckled Substance in 2001, before signing their first major label deal...
- Kay Kay and His Weathered UndergroundKay Kay and His Weathered UndergroundKay Kay and His Weathered Underground is an indie band started by Kirk Huffman and Kyle O'Quin of Gatsbys American Dream. Like Gatsbys, the band draws influence from a wide variety of musical genres...
- Portugal. The ManPortugal. The ManPortugal. The Man is an American psychedelic rock band based in Portland, Oregon, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. The group released their first two albums with Fearless Records. They also released material on their own imprint Approaching AIRballoons through indie label Equal Vision Records...
External links
- Official band website
- Loftus, Johnny "[ The Divorce Biography]", allmusic.com, Macrovision Corporation
- Loftus, Johnny "[ There Will Be Blood Tonight review]", allmusic.com, Macrovision Corporation