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| label = [[Eschatone Records|Eschatone]], [[Super K Records|Super K]], [[JAXART Records|JAXART]], J-Bird Records, [[SonaBLAST! Records|SonaBLAST!]], No Tomorrow, Rockaway Records
| label = [[Eschatone Records|Eschatone]], [[Super K Records|Super K]], [[JAXART Records|JAXART]], J-Bird Records, [[SonaBLAST! Records|SonaBLAST!]], No Tomorrow, Rockaway Records
| website = [http://www.jeddavis.com/ www.jeddavis.com]
| website = [http://www.jeddavis.com/ www.jeddavis.com]
|associated_acts = The Hanslick Rebellion, [[Sevendys]], Skyscape, Jeebus, Space Toilets, [[Collider (band)|Collider]], The Congregation Of Vapors, The Deuce Project, [[Jessica Simpson]], [[Avi Buffalo]], [[Ramones]]
|associated_acts = The Hanslick Rebellion, [[Sevendys]], Skyscape, Jeebus, Space Toilets, [[Collider (band)|Collider]], The Congregation of Vapors, [[Juliana Hatfield]], The Deuce Project, [[Jessica Simpson]], [[Ramones]]
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'''Jed Davis''' (born July 7, 1975 in [[Farmingdale, New York]]) is an [[United States|American]] musician based in [[New York City]]. He sings and plays keyboards as a solo artist and with [[Sevendys]], The Hanslick Rebellion, Skyscape, Space Toilets, and Jeebus, and occasionally with [[Avi Buffalo]].
'''Jed Davis''' (born July 7, 1975 in [[Farmingdale, New York]]) is an American musician based in [[New York City]]. He sings and plays keyboards as a solo artist and with The Hanslick Rebellion, Collider, and Skyscape.


== Music career ==
== Music career ==
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As a high-school senior, keyboardist Davis formed the band Skyscape with singer Domenic Maltempi in 1991. Skyscape recorded a CD, ''Band Of The Week'', two years later. After moving to the Albany area to attend the [[State University of New York]] at Albany, Davis performed in a solo capacity, self-releasing a demo tape titled ''Jed Has Too Much Free Time''. The demo's 33 songs were recorded on a 4-track cassette recorder by Davis and guitarist Alex Dubovoy in one weekend marathon.<ref>{{cite web|last=Phares|first=Heather|title=Jed Davis biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p441697|publisher=All-Music Guide|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
As a high-school senior, keyboardist Davis formed the band Skyscape with singer Domenic Maltempi in 1991. Skyscape recorded a CD, ''Band Of The Week'', two years later. After moving to the Albany area to attend the [[State University of New York]] at Albany, Davis performed in a solo capacity, self-releasing a demo tape titled ''Jed Has Too Much Free Time''. The demo's 33 songs were recorded on a 4-track cassette recorder by Davis and guitarist Alex Dubovoy in one weekend marathon.<ref>{{cite web|last=Phares|first=Heather|title=Jed Davis biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p441697|publisher=All-Music Guide|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>


Skyscape is still active, releasing the full-length albums ''Zetacarnosa'' in 2009 and "Dr. Des Moines" in 2016.
Skyscape is still active, releasing the full-length albums ''Zetacarnosa'' in 2009 and ''Dr. Des Moines'' in 2016.


=== The Hanslick Rebellion ===
=== The Hanslick Rebellion ===
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Davis resumed full-time duty with The Hanslick Rebellion following their 2005 reunion; to date they have released a remastered version of ''the rebellion is here'' on CD, a digital EP entitled ''The Deli Of Life'', which spawned a successful online video for the song "You Are Boring The Shit Out Of Me",<ref>{{cite journal|title=Songs You Need to Download Now!|journal=SPIN|date=September 2007|volume=23|issue=9|pages=35}}</ref> and a second digital EP, ''Let's Get To The Fucking'', which explores a fusion of rock and [[reggaeton]].
Davis resumed full-time duty with The Hanslick Rebellion following their 2005 reunion; to date they have released a remastered version of ''the rebellion is here'' on CD, a digital EP entitled ''The Deli Of Life'', which spawned a successful online video for the song "You Are Boring The Shit Out Of Me",<ref>{{cite journal|title=Songs You Need to Download Now!|journal=SPIN|date=September 2007|volume=23|issue=9|pages=35}}</ref> and a second digital EP, ''Let's Get To The Fucking'', which explores a fusion of rock and [[reggaeton]].

In March 2017, The Hanslick Rebellion released a politically-charged single, "Who'll Apologize For This Disaster Of A Life", accompanied by an animated video created by Davis.


=== J-Bird Records ===
=== J-Bird Records ===
After graduation from [[UAlbany]], Davis moved to Woodhaven, Queens, and began composing in earnest across the musical spectrum, releasing two solo albums, ''We're All Going to Jail!'' (1997) and ''Jed Davis Wastes 8 Years of His Life for Your Listening Pleasure'' (1999) on Connecticut-based independent label J-Bird Records.
After graduation from [[UAlbany]], Davis moved to Woodhaven, Queens, and began composing in earnest across the musical spectrum, releasing two solo albums, ''We're All Going to Jail!'' (1997) and ''Jed Davis Wastes 8 Years of His Life for Your Listening Pleasure'' (1999) on Connecticut-based independent label J-Bird Records.


In 2001, J-Bird Records honored Davis with ''Everybody Wants to be Like Jed'', a tribute album which featured cover art by [[Peter Bagge]] and performances of signature Davis tunes by an eclectic host of indie artists including [[Brian Dewan]], [[Daniel Johnston]], [[Anal Cunt]], [[Wesley Willis]], [[King Missile]] and members of [[Agnostic Front]].<ref>{{cite journal|last=Percival|first=Ian|title=J-Bird Records Compilation Pays Tribute To Mystery Musician Jed Davis|journal=Billboard|date=2 December 2000|volume=112|issue=49|pages=23}}</ref>
In 2001, J-Bird Records honored Davis with ''Everybody Wants to be Like Jed'', a tribute album which featured cover art by [[Peter Bagge]] and performances of signature Davis tunes by an eclectic host of indie artists including [[Brian Dewan]], [[Daniel Johnston]], [[Anal Cunt]], [[Wesley Willis]], [[King Missile]] and members of [[Agnostic Front]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Percival|first=Ian|title=J-Bird Records Compilation Pays Tribute To Mystery Musician Jed Davis|magazine=Billboard|date=2 December 2000|volume=112|issue=49|pages=23}}</ref>


=== Collider and electroclash ===
=== Collider and electroclash ===
As programmer for the electronica/punk fusion band [[Collider (band)|Collider]] (formed 1997), Davis was a pioneer of New York City's [[electroclash]] movement. Collider's debut album, 1998's ''Blowing Shit Up'', was a mash-up of samples, dance grooves, synthesizers, and rock guitars applied to traditional pop forms and themes. The band's second album, ''Physics'' (1999), while still performed entirely on electronic instruments (including the [[Roland_Corporation|Roland]] VG-8 guitar modeling system), was a step in a more traditional pop/rock direction, with samples of acoustic instruments employed throughout.
As programmer for the electronica/punk fusion band [[Collider (band)|Collider]] (formed 1997), Davis was a pioneer of New York City's [[electroclash]] movement. Collider's debut album, 1998's ''Blowing Shit Up'', was a mash-up of samples, dance grooves, synthesizers, and rock guitars applied to traditional pop forms and themes. The band's second album, ''Physics'' (1999), while still performed entirely on electronic instruments (including the [[Roland Corporation|Roland]] VG-8 guitar modeling system), was a step in a more traditional pop/rock direction, with samples of acoustic instruments employed throughout.


=== ''Rise And Shine'' ===
=== ''Rise And Shine'' ===
Between 2000 and 2005, Davis composed the music and lyrics for a stage musical, ''Rise and Shine'', with librettist [[Arturo Vega]]. An attempt to record the musical in album form was aborted after several years of work, despite a voice cast which included [[Dicky Barrett]], [[C._J._Ramone|C.J. Ramone]], [[Matthew Koma]], Brian Dewan and [[Jessy Moss]]. Following Vega's death in 2013, Davis resumed work on the recording in tribute to Vega, adding [[Heather Maloney]], [[Miss Guy]], [[Avi Buffalo]] and [[Shea Diamond]] to the cast.
Between 2000 and 2005, Davis composed the music and lyrics for a stage musical, ''Rise and Shine'', with librettist [[Arturo Vega]]. An attempt to record the musical in album form was aborted after several years of work, despite a voice cast which included [[Dicky Barrett]], [[C. J. Ramone|C.J. Ramone]], [[Matthew Koma]], Brian Dewan and [[Jessy Moss]]. Following Vega's death in 2013, Davis resumed work on the recording in tribute to his friend, adding [[Heather Maloney]], [[Miss Guy]], and [[Shea Diamond]] to the cast.


=== ''WCYF'' and "The Bowery Electric" ===
=== ''WCYF'' and "The Bowery Electric" ===
Moving to lower Manhattan influenced Davis's transition from electroclash toward a rawer [[Punk rock|punk]] sound, and to that end he began collaborating with some of New York's original punk rockers. Collider's final release, ''WCYF'' (2003), was produced by Ramones drummer/producer [[Tommy Ramone]]. In addition, Davis's tribute song to [[Joey Ramone]], "The Bowery Electric", brought Tommy, [[Marky Ramone|Marky]] and [[C._J._Ramone|C.J. Ramone]], as well as [[Ramones]] producer [[Daniel Rey]], together for a historic recording session.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Bowery Electric Crew|url=http://ramonesworld.com/bowery/index.html|publisher=RamonesWorld|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
Moving to lower Manhattan influenced Davis's transition from electroclash toward a rawer [[Punk rock|punk]] sound, and to that end he began collaborating with some of New York's original punk rockers. Collider's final release, ''WCYF'' (2003), was produced by Ramones drummer/producer [[Tommy Ramone]]. In addition, Davis's tribute song to [[Joey Ramone]], "The Bowery Electric", brought Tommy, [[Marky Ramone|Marky]] and [[C. J. Ramone|C.J. Ramone]], as well as [[Ramones]] producer [[Daniel Rey]], together for a historic recording session.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Bowery Electric Crew|url=http://ramonesworld.com/bowery/index.html|publisher=RamonesWorld|accessdate=22 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128221558/http://ramonesworld.com/bowery/index.html|archive-date=28 November 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>


"The Bowery Electric" was released as a single on Spanish label No Tomorrow (2002), and later on the Ramones compilation album ''The Family Tree'' (2008).
"The Bowery Electric" was released as a single on Spanish label No Tomorrow (2002), and later on the Ramones compilation album ''The Family Tree'' (2008).
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After Collider disbanded in 2004, Davis released a single, "With Love From America", under the band name The Congregation Of Vapors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cue & Ehh? With The Congregation Of Vapors|url=http://theshoyshoyboy.blogspot.com/2006/04/cue-ehh-with-congregation-_114441885463861667.html|publisher=Shuffle|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
After Collider disbanded in 2004, Davis released a single, "With Love From America", under the band name The Congregation Of Vapors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cue & Ehh? With The Congregation Of Vapors|url=http://theshoyshoyboy.blogspot.com/2006/04/cue-ehh-with-congregation-_114441885463861667.html|publisher=Shuffle|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>


In July 2008, Davis recorded 14 songs for a solo album at Chicago's [[Electrical Audio]] with engineer [[Steve Albini]]. As is customary for Albini recordings, the entire album was captured live to tape as performed by Davis and drummer Joe Abbatantuono. This recording was released on [[8-track tape]] in July, 2011, under the title ''Shoot The Piano Player''.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Album: Jed Davis’ "Shoot the Piano Player"|url=http://www.nippertown.com/2011/07/07/new-album-jed-davis-shoot-the-piano-player/|publisher=Nippertown|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
In July 2008, Davis recorded 14 songs for a solo album at Chicago's [[Electrical Audio]] with engineer [[Steve Albini]]. As is customary for Albini recordings, the entire album was captured live to tape as performed by Davis and drummer Joe Abbatantuono. This recording was released on [[8-track tape]] in July, 2011, under the title ''Shoot The Piano Player''.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Album: Jed Davis' "Shoot the Piano Player"|date=7 July 2011 |url=http://www.nippertown.com/2011/07/07/new-album-jed-davis-shoot-the-piano-player/|publisher=Nippertown|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>


Davis is enamored of archaic media formats. He released the single "Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo" on [[cylinder record]] in June 2010. The limited edition of 50 copies was signed and numbered by Davis and [[Michael Doret]], who designed the packaging.<ref>{{cite web|first=Colin|title=Jed Davis – Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo|url=http://www.hardformat.org/4935/jed-davis/|publisher=Hard Format|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
Davis is enamored of archaic media formats. He released the single "Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo" on [[cylinder record]] in June 2010. The limited edition of 50 copies was signed and numbered by Davis and [[Michael Doret]], who designed the packaging.<ref>{{cite web|author=Colin|title=Jed Davis – Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo|url=http://www.hardformat.org/4935/jed-davis/|publisher=Hard Format|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>


A number of Davis' finished but unreleased recordings from the Collider era, executive-produced by [[Dave Fridmann]] and mixed by [[Tony Doogan]], were compiled and released in 2010 as ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Psychedelic artist [[Victor Moscoso]] provided vibrating color cover art.<ref>{{cite web|last=Allen|first=James|title=The Cutting Room Floor - Jed Davis|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-cutting-room-floor-r1955137|publisher=All-Music Guide|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
A number of Davis' finished but unreleased recordings from the Collider era, executive-produced by [[Dave Fridmann]] and mixed by [[Tony Doogan]], were compiled and released in 2010 as ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Psychedelic artist [[Victor Moscoso]] provided vibrating color cover art.<ref>{{cite web|last=Allen|first=James|title=The Cutting Room Floor - Jed Davis|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-cutting-room-floor-r1955137|publisher=All-Music Guide|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
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=== Jeebus ===
=== Jeebus ===
Davis began working with a new band, Jeebus, in 2009. Jeebus includes members of both Collider and the Hanslick Rebellion, plus Reeves Gabrels.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=J. Eric|title=Jeebus Brought the Awesome to Albany|url=http://blog.timesunion.com/jericsmith/jeebus-brought-the-awesome-to-albany/819/|publisher=TimesUnion.com|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref> The band toured through the [[American South]] and [[American Midwest|Midwest]] in the summer of 2009, and recorded a 10-song album which has yet to be released.
Davis began working with a new band, Jeebus, in 2009. Jeebus includes members of both Collider and the Hanslick Rebellion, plus Reeves Gabrels.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=J. Eric|title=Jeebus Brought the Awesome to Albany|url=http://blog.timesunion.com/jericsmith/jeebus-brought-the-awesome-to-albany/819/|publisher=TimesUnion.com|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref> The band toured through the [[American South]] and [[American Midwest|Midwest]] in the summer of 2009, and recorded a 10-song album, ''Jesus Christ's Supercar'', was released to streaming services in 2020.

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=== Sevendys ===
An ongoing collaboration between Davis, guitarist Avi Zahner-Isenberg and drummer Sheridan Riley of [[Avi Buffalo]], bassist [[Chuck Rainey]] and percussionist [[Jerry Marotta]], Sevendys began in December, 2010. The band meets several times a year to record and perform. Since 2010, Sevendys has recorded a dozen songs together, with sessions at [[SugarHill Recording Studios|SugarHill]] in [[Houston, TX]], EastWest in [[Los Angeles, CA]] and Dreamland in [[Woodstock, NY]].<ref>{{cite journal|last=Eck|first=Michael|title=Musical chameleon Jed Davis brings Sevendys to The Linda|journal=The Albany Times Union|date=9 June 2011|url=http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Musical-chameleon-Jed-Davis-brings-Sevendys-to-1415223.php}}</ref> Many of these songs have already been released as digital singles on the band's Web site, [http://music.sevendys.com music.sevendys.com], and the double A-side "So So Close"/"When I Step Off The Train" was pressed in a signed, limited red 7" vinyl edition by LA label [[JAXART Records|JAXART]].

Davis and Zahner-Isenberg are also partners in a [[noise music|noise]] project called Space Toilets.


=== Session work ===
=== Session work ===
As a session keyboardist, Davis has performed and recorded with musical acts of all genres, including [[Avi Buffalo]], [[Jessica Simpson]], Hand Habits, The Deuce Project, and Matthew Koma's Bandcamp.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Potter|first=Josh|title=Walking Mix Tape|journal=Metroland|date=3 November 2011|url=http://metroland.net/2011/11/03/walking-mix-tape/|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
As a session keyboardist, Davis has performed and recorded with musical acts of all genres, including [[Juliana Hatfield]], [[Jessica Simpson]], [[Meg Duffy|Hand Habits]], The Deuce Project, and Matthew Koma's Bandcamp.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Potter |first=Josh |title=Walking Mix Tape |journal=Metroland |date=3 November 2011 |url=http://metroland.net/2011/11/03/walking-mix-tape/ |accessdate=22 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520210543/http://metroland.net/2011/11/03/walking-mix-tape/ |archivedate=20 May 2013 }}</ref>


== Eschatone Records ==
== Eschatone Records ==
Davis is co-founder of the independent folk-punk record label Eschatone Records, which is home to Brian Dewan, Michael Bassett, The Visitors and wax.on wax.off, and has also released material by Jobriath and The Valley Arena.
Davis is co-founder of the independent folk-punk record label [[Eschatone Records]], which is home to Brian Dewan, Michael Bassett, The Visitors and wax.on wax.off, and has also released material by Hand Habits, [[Jobriath]], Peg, The Valley Arena, and some of Davis' projects.

In his role at Eschatone, Davis signed Daddy Long Legs (musician Brian Hurd, who debuted with The Visitors on Eschatone in 2007) and Hand Habits to their first record contracts, and oversaw the compilation of previously-unreleased Jobriath material into the full-length album ''As The River Flows'' (2014).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Dave|title=8-Tracks are Cool. So's Jobriath. I want a Jobriath 8-Track. But until I get one – the Eschatone Story|url=http://www.goldminemag.com/news/artist-news/8-tracks-cool-sos-jobriath-want-jobriath-8-track-get-one-eschatone-story|website=Goldmine|publisher=Goldmine|accessdate=12 July 2014}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


=== Solo ===
=== Solo ===
*''Jed Has Too Much Free Time'' (cassette, 1994)
* ''Jed Has Too Much Free Time'' (cassette, 1994)
*''We're All Going To Jail!'' (CD, J-Bird, 1997)
* ''We're All Going to Jail!'' (CD, J-Bird, 1997)
*''Jed Davis Wastes 8 Years Of His Life For Your Listening Pleasure'' (CD, J-Bird, 1999)
* ''Jed Davis Wastes 8 Years of His Life for Your Listening Pleasure'' (CD, J-Bird, 1999)
*''In The Presence Of Presents 2003'' (digital-only, 2003)
* ''In the Presence of Presents 2003'' (digital-only, 2003)
*''In The Presence Of Presents 2006'' (digital-only, 2006)
* ''In the Presence of Presents 2006'' (digital-only, 2006)
*''I Am Jed Davis!'' (CD, Eschatone, 2009)
* ''I Am Jed Davis!'' (CD, Eschatone, 2009)
*"Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo" (single, cylinder record, Eschatone, 2010)
* "Yuppie Exodus from Dumbo" (single, cylinder record, Eschatone, 2010)
*''CELEBRATION PARTY!'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2010)
* ''Celebration Party!'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2010)
*''The Cutting Room Floor'' (CD/vinyl, Eschatone, 2010)
* ''The Cutting Room Floor'' (CD/vinyl, Eschatone, 2010)
*''Shoot The Piano Player'' (8-track, Eschatone, 2011)
* ''Shoot the Piano Player'' (8-track, Eschatone, 2011)
*''Live At CB's Gallery'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2011)
* ''Live at CB's Gallery'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2011)
*''Small Sacrifices Must Be Made!'' (CD/vinyl, Eschatone, 2012)
* ''Small Sacrifices Must Be Made!'' (CD/vinyl, Eschatone, 2012)
* ''In the Presence of Presents 2017'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2017)
* ''Rise and Shine: Day 1'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2019)
* ''Rise and Shine: Day 2'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2019)


=== Skyscape ===
=== Skyscape ===
*''Band Of The Week'' (CD/cassette, Low-Sodium, 1993)
* ''Band of the Week'' (CD/cassette, Low-Sodium, 1993)
*''Zetacarnosa'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2009)
* ''Zetacarnosa'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2009)
*''Dr. Des Moines'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2016)
* ''Dr. Des Moines'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2016)


=== The Hanslick Rebellion ===
=== The Hanslick Rebellion ===
*''the rebellion is here.'' (cassette, 1995)
* ''The Rebellion Is Here.'' (cassette, 1995)
*''the rebellion is here.'' (reissue, CD, Eschatone, 2005)
* ''The Rebellion Is Here.'' (reissue, CD, Eschatone, 2005)
*''The Deli Of Life'' (CD, Eschatone, 2007)
* ''The Deli of Life'' (CD, Eschatone, 2007)
*''Let's Get To The Fucking'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2008)
* ''Let's Get to the Fucking'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2008)
*''the rebellion was here.'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2015)
* ''The Rebellion Was Here.'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2015)


=== Collider ===
=== Collider ===
*''Blowing Shit Up'' (CD, Eschatonality, 1998)
* ''Blowing Shit Up'' (CD, Eschatonality, 1998)
*''Physics'' (CD, Eschatonality/MP3.com, 1999)
* ''Physics'' (CD, Eschatonality/MP3.com, 1999)
*''Amateur Hour: A Global Tribute To Sparks'' compilation, performing "I Predict" and "Something For The Girl With Everything" (CD, Fan Mael, 1999)
* ''Amateur Hour: A Global Tribute to Sparks'' compilation, performing "I Predict" and "Something for the Girl with Everything" (CD, Fan Mael, 1999)
*''WCYF'' (CD, SonaBLAST!, 2003)
* ''WCYF'' (CD, SonaBLAST!, 2003)
*''Todos Somos Ramones'' compilation, performing "I Can't Make It On Time" (CD, Rockaway, 2005)
* ''Todos Somos Ramones'' compilation, performing "I Can't Make It on Time" (CD, Rockaway, 2005)


=== The Congregation Of Vapors ===
=== The Congregation of Vapors ===
*"With Love From America" (single, CD, Eschatone, 2004)
* "With Love from America" (single, CD, Eschatone, 2004)

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=== Jeebus ===
* ''Jesus Christ's Supercar'' (digital-only, Eschatone, 2020)


=== Sevendys ===
=== Sevendys ===
*"City Of My Dreams"/"I Hate Love" (single, digital-only, Eschatone, 2011)
* "City of My Dreams"/"I Hate Love" (single, digital-only, Eschatone, 2011)
*"So So Close"/"When I Step Off The Train" (single, 7" vinyl, JAXART, 2011)
* "So So Close"/"When I Step Off the Train" (single, 7" vinyl, JAXART, 2011)
*"Enjoy It" (single, digital-only, 2011)
* "Enjoy It" (single, digital-only, 2011)
*"Please Don't Eat Me I Love You" (single, digital-only, 2011)
* "Please Don't Eat Me I Love You" (single, digital-only, 2011)
*"Hold On To Your Soul" (single, digital-only, 2011)
* "Hold On to Your Soul" (single, digital-only, 2011)
*"Duck And Cover" (single, digital-only, 2011)
* "Duck and Cover" (single, digital-only, 2011)
*"Living In A Frame" (split-10" vinyl EP b/w Jobriath, "Amazing Dope Tales", 2013)
* "Living in a Frame" (split-10" vinyl EP b/w Jobriath, "Amazing Dope Tales", 2013)


=== Other appearances ===
=== Other appearances ===
*Bandcamp, ''Wanna Dance?'', keyboards (CD, EVLA, 2005)
* Bandcamp, ''Wanna Dance?'', keyboards (CD, EVLA, 2005)
*Black Queen Speaks, ''Campeador'', keyboards (2011)
* Black Queen Speaks, ''Campeador'', keyboards (2011)
*The Bowery Electric Crew, "The Bowery Electric", keyboards/vocals (single, 7" vinyl/CD, No Tomorrow, 2002)
* The Bowery Electric Crew, "The Bowery Electric", keyboards/vocals (single, 7" vinyl/CD, No Tomorrow, 2002)
*Ramones, ''The Family Tree'', keyboards/vocals (CD, Rockaway, 2008)
* Ramones, ''The Family Tree'', keyboards/vocals (CD, Rockaway, 2008)
*Jessica Simpson, ''The Apprentice - The Complete First Season'', keyboards (DVD, NBC, 2004)
* Jessica Simpson, ''The Apprentice - The Complete First Season'', keyboards (DVD, NBC, 2004)
*Sunday Girl, ''Sunday Girl'', keyboards/vocals/producer (2004)
* Sunday Girl, ''Sunday Girl'', keyboards/vocals/producer (2004)
*TOE, ''TOE'', keyboards (CD, J-Bird, 1999)
* TOE, ''TOE'', keyboards (CD, J-Bird, 1999)
*The Visitors, ''The Visitors'', piano/organ (CD, Eschatone, 2007)
* The Visitors, ''The Visitors'', piano/organ (CD, Eschatone, 2007)
*Hand Habits, ''Small Shifts'', keyboards/engineer/mixing (10" vinyl, Eschatone, 2013)
* Hand Habits, ''Small Shifts'', keyboards/engineer/mixing (10" vinyl, Eschatone, 2013)
*Avi Buffalo, ''At Best Cuckold'', keyboards/string arrangement (CD/vinyl, Sub Pop, 2014)
* Avi Buffalo, ''At Best Cuckold'', keyboards/string arrangement (CD/vinyl, Sub Pop, 2014)
*David Schulman, ''Gone to Shame'', keyboards/vocals/engineer/producer (2016)
* David Schulman, ''Gone to Shame'', keyboards/vocals/engineer/producer (2016)
* Juliana Hatfield, "Christmas Cactus/Red Poinsettia", keyboards/co-producer (single, 7" vinyl, American Laundromat, 2020)
* Juliana Hatfield, ''Blood'', keyboards/co-producer (CD/vinyl/cassette, American Laundromat, 2021)


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.jeddavis.com/ Jed Davis official Web site]
*[http://www.jeddavis.com/ Jed Davis official Web site]
*[http://www.eschatone.com/jeddavis Jed Davis artist page at Eschatone Records]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100623091901/http://www.eschatone.com/jeddavis/ Jed Davis artist page at Eschatone Records]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2n7yfod9FM "You Are Boring The Shit Out Of Me" music video]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2n7yfod9FM "You Are Boring The Shit Out Of Me" music video]
*[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p441697|pure_url=yes}} Jed Davis biography at allmusic.com]
*[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p441697|pure_url=yes}} Jed Davis biography at allmusic.com]

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For the Illinois politician, see Jed Davis (politician).
Jed Davis
Jed Davis in concert with Sevendys at The Linda in Albany, NY, on June 14, 2011
Jed Davis in concert with Sevendys at The Linda in Albany, NY, on June 14, 2011
Background information
Birth nameJed Ethan Davis
Born (1975-07-07) July 7, 1975 (age 49)
Farmingdale, New York, United States
GenresIndie rock, punk rock, electroclash, alternative rock, power pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, keyboardist
Years active1991–present
LabelsEschatone, Super K, JAXART, J-Bird Records, SonaBLAST!, No Tomorrow, Rockaway Records
Websitewww.jeddavis.com

Jed Davis (born July 7, 1975 in Farmingdale, New York) is an American musician based in New York City. He sings and plays keyboards as a solo artist and with The Hanslick Rebellion, Collider, and Skyscape.

Music career

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Skyscape and early solo work

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As a high-school senior, keyboardist Davis formed the band Skyscape with singer Domenic Maltempi in 1991. Skyscape recorded a CD, Band Of The Week, two years later. After moving to the Albany area to attend the State University of New York at Albany, Davis performed in a solo capacity, self-releasing a demo tape titled Jed Has Too Much Free Time. The demo's 33 songs were recorded on a 4-track cassette recorder by Davis and guitarist Alex Dubovoy in one weekend marathon.[1]

Skyscape is still active, releasing the full-length albums Zetacarnosa in 2009 and Dr. Des Moines in 2016.

The Hanslick Rebellion

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Davis formed a new band, The Hanslick Rebellion, in 1995 with Dubovoy and bassist Mike Keaney. Known for a live show matched in intensity only by the group's backstage in-fighting, the Rebellion self-released the live cassette the rebellion is here in 1996. The volatile band imploded and ended in early 1997, reuniting for a tenth anniversary performance at New York's CBGB on September 22, 2005.

Davis resumed full-time duty with The Hanslick Rebellion following their 2005 reunion; to date they have released a remastered version of the rebellion is here on CD, a digital EP entitled The Deli Of Life, which spawned a successful online video for the song "You Are Boring The Shit Out Of Me",[2] and a second digital EP, Let's Get To The Fucking, which explores a fusion of rock and reggaeton.

In March 2017, The Hanslick Rebellion released a politically-charged single, "Who'll Apologize For This Disaster Of A Life", accompanied by an animated video created by Davis.

J-Bird Records

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After graduation from UAlbany, Davis moved to Woodhaven, Queens, and began composing in earnest across the musical spectrum, releasing two solo albums, We're All Going to Jail! (1997) and Jed Davis Wastes 8 Years of His Life for Your Listening Pleasure (1999) on Connecticut-based independent label J-Bird Records.

In 2001, J-Bird Records honored Davis with Everybody Wants to be Like Jed, a tribute album which featured cover art by Peter Bagge and performances of signature Davis tunes by an eclectic host of indie artists including Brian Dewan, Daniel Johnston, Anal Cunt, Wesley Willis, King Missile and members of Agnostic Front.[3]

Collider and electroclash

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As programmer for the electronica/punk fusion band Collider (formed 1997), Davis was a pioneer of New York City's electroclash movement. Collider's debut album, 1998's Blowing Shit Up, was a mash-up of samples, dance grooves, synthesizers, and rock guitars applied to traditional pop forms and themes. The band's second album, Physics (1999), while still performed entirely on electronic instruments (including the Roland VG-8 guitar modeling system), was a step in a more traditional pop/rock direction, with samples of acoustic instruments employed throughout.

Rise And Shine

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Between 2000 and 2005, Davis composed the music and lyrics for a stage musical, Rise and Shine, with librettist Arturo Vega. An attempt to record the musical in album form was aborted after several years of work, despite a voice cast which included Dicky Barrett, C.J. Ramone, Matthew Koma, Brian Dewan and Jessy Moss. Following Vega's death in 2013, Davis resumed work on the recording in tribute to his friend, adding Heather Maloney, Miss Guy, and Shea Diamond to the cast.

WCYF and "The Bowery Electric"

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Moving to lower Manhattan influenced Davis's transition from electroclash toward a rawer punk sound, and to that end he began collaborating with some of New York's original punk rockers. Collider's final release, WCYF (2003), was produced by Ramones drummer/producer Tommy Ramone. In addition, Davis's tribute song to Joey Ramone, "The Bowery Electric", brought Tommy, Marky and C.J. Ramone, as well as Ramones producer Daniel Rey, together for a historic recording session.[4]

"The Bowery Electric" was released as a single on Spanish label No Tomorrow (2002), and later on the Ramones compilation album The Family Tree (2008).

Post-Collider solo projects

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After Collider disbanded in 2004, Davis released a single, "With Love From America", under the band name The Congregation Of Vapors.[5]

In July 2008, Davis recorded 14 songs for a solo album at Chicago's Electrical Audio with engineer Steve Albini. As is customary for Albini recordings, the entire album was captured live to tape as performed by Davis and drummer Joe Abbatantuono. This recording was released on 8-track tape in July, 2011, under the title Shoot The Piano Player.[6]

Davis is enamored of archaic media formats. He released the single "Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo" on cylinder record in June 2010. The limited edition of 50 copies was signed and numbered by Davis and Michael Doret, who designed the packaging.[7]

A number of Davis' finished but unreleased recordings from the Collider era, executive-produced by Dave Fridmann and mixed by Tony Doogan, were compiled and released in 2010 as The Cutting Room Floor. Psychedelic artist Victor Moscoso provided vibrating color cover art.[8]

In July, 2012, Davis released the full-length album Small Sacrifices Must Be Made! on Eschatone Records. Davis' band for the album consists of guitarist Reeves Gabrels, drummer Anton Fig and bassist Graham Maby.

Jeebus

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Davis began working with a new band, Jeebus, in 2009. Jeebus includes members of both Collider and the Hanslick Rebellion, plus Reeves Gabrels.[9] The band toured through the American South and Midwest in the summer of 2009, and recorded a 10-song album, Jesus Christ's Supercar, was released to streaming services in 2020.

Session work

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As a session keyboardist, Davis has performed and recorded with musical acts of all genres, including Juliana Hatfield, Jessica Simpson, Hand Habits, The Deuce Project, and Matthew Koma's Bandcamp.[10]

Eschatone Records

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Davis is co-founder of the independent folk-punk record label Eschatone Records, which is home to Brian Dewan, Michael Bassett, The Visitors and wax.on wax.off, and has also released material by Hand Habits, Jobriath, Peg, The Valley Arena, and some of Davis' projects.

In his role at Eschatone, Davis signed Daddy Long Legs (musician Brian Hurd, who debuted with The Visitors on Eschatone in 2007) and Hand Habits to their first record contracts, and oversaw the compilation of previously-unreleased Jobriath material into the full-length album As The River Flows (2014).[11]

Discography

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Solo

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  • Jed Has Too Much Free Time (cassette, 1994)
  • We're All Going to Jail! (CD, J-Bird, 1997)
  • Jed Davis Wastes 8 Years of His Life for Your Listening Pleasure (CD, J-Bird, 1999)
  • In the Presence of Presents 2003 (digital-only, 2003)
  • In the Presence of Presents 2006 (digital-only, 2006)
  • I Am Jed Davis! (CD, Eschatone, 2009)
  • "Yuppie Exodus from Dumbo" (single, cylinder record, Eschatone, 2010)
  • Celebration Party! (digital-only, Eschatone, 2010)
  • The Cutting Room Floor (CD/vinyl, Eschatone, 2010)
  • Shoot the Piano Player (8-track, Eschatone, 2011)
  • Live at CB's Gallery (digital-only, Eschatone, 2011)
  • Small Sacrifices Must Be Made! (CD/vinyl, Eschatone, 2012)
  • In the Presence of Presents 2017 (digital-only, Eschatone, 2017)
  • Rise and Shine: Day 1 (digital-only, Eschatone, 2019)
  • Rise and Shine: Day 2 (digital-only, Eschatone, 2019)

Skyscape

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  • Band of the Week (CD/cassette, Low-Sodium, 1993)
  • Zetacarnosa (digital-only, Eschatone, 2009)
  • Dr. Des Moines (digital-only, Eschatone, 2016)

The Hanslick Rebellion

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  • The Rebellion Is Here. (cassette, 1995)
  • The Rebellion Is Here. (reissue, CD, Eschatone, 2005)
  • The Deli of Life (CD, Eschatone, 2007)
  • Let's Get to the Fucking (digital-only, Eschatone, 2008)
  • The Rebellion Was Here. (digital-only, Eschatone, 2015)

Collider

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  • Blowing Shit Up (CD, Eschatonality, 1998)
  • Physics (CD, Eschatonality/MP3.com, 1999)
  • Amateur Hour: A Global Tribute to Sparks compilation, performing "I Predict" and "Something for the Girl with Everything" (CD, Fan Mael, 1999)
  • WCYF (CD, SonaBLAST!, 2003)
  • Todos Somos Ramones compilation, performing "I Can't Make It on Time" (CD, Rockaway, 2005)

The Congregation of Vapors

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  • "With Love from America" (single, CD, Eschatone, 2004)

Jeebus

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  • Jesus Christ's Supercar (digital-only, Eschatone, 2020)

Sevendys

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  • "City of My Dreams"/"I Hate Love" (single, digital-only, Eschatone, 2011)
  • "So So Close"/"When I Step Off the Train" (single, 7" vinyl, JAXART, 2011)
  • "Enjoy It" (single, digital-only, 2011)
  • "Please Don't Eat Me I Love You" (single, digital-only, 2011)
  • "Hold On to Your Soul" (single, digital-only, 2011)
  • "Duck and Cover" (single, digital-only, 2011)
  • "Living in a Frame" (split-10" vinyl EP b/w Jobriath, "Amazing Dope Tales", 2013)

Other appearances

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  • Bandcamp, Wanna Dance?, keyboards (CD, EVLA, 2005)
  • Black Queen Speaks, Campeador, keyboards (2011)
  • The Bowery Electric Crew, "The Bowery Electric", keyboards/vocals (single, 7" vinyl/CD, No Tomorrow, 2002)
  • Ramones, The Family Tree, keyboards/vocals (CD, Rockaway, 2008)
  • Jessica Simpson, The Apprentice - The Complete First Season, keyboards (DVD, NBC, 2004)
  • Sunday Girl, Sunday Girl, keyboards/vocals/producer (2004)
  • TOE, TOE, keyboards (CD, J-Bird, 1999)
  • The Visitors, The Visitors, piano/organ (CD, Eschatone, 2007)
  • Hand Habits, Small Shifts, keyboards/engineer/mixing (10" vinyl, Eschatone, 2013)
  • Avi Buffalo, At Best Cuckold, keyboards/string arrangement (CD/vinyl, Sub Pop, 2014)
  • David Schulman, Gone to Shame, keyboards/vocals/engineer/producer (2016)
  • Juliana Hatfield, "Christmas Cactus/Red Poinsettia", keyboards/co-producer (single, 7" vinyl, American Laundromat, 2020)
  • Juliana Hatfield, Blood, keyboards/co-producer (CD/vinyl/cassette, American Laundromat, 2021)

References

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  1. ^ Phares, Heather. "Jed Davis biography". All-Music Guide. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Songs You Need to Download Now!". SPIN. 23 (9): 35. September 2007.
  3. ^ Percival, Ian (2 December 2000). "J-Bird Records Compilation Pays Tribute To Mystery Musician Jed Davis". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 49. p. 23.
  4. ^ "The Bowery Electric Crew". RamonesWorld. Archived from the original on 28 November 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Cue & Ehh? With The Congregation Of Vapors". Shuffle. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  6. ^ "New Album: Jed Davis' "Shoot the Piano Player"". Nippertown. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  7. ^ Colin. "Jed Davis – Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo". Hard Format. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  8. ^ Allen, James. "The Cutting Room Floor - Jed Davis". All-Music Guide. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  9. ^ Smith, J. Eric. "Jeebus Brought the Awesome to Albany". TimesUnion.com. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  10. ^ Potter, Josh (3 November 2011). "Walking Mix Tape". Metroland. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  11. ^ Thompson, Dave. "8-Tracks are Cool. So's Jobriath. I want a Jobriath 8-Track. But until I get one – the Eschatone Story". Goldmine. Goldmine. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
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