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{{Short description|American folk punk band}}
{{Infobox Musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| Name = Mount Righteous
| Img =
| name = Mount Righteous
| Img_capt = Mount Righteous in 2009
| image =
| Background = group_or_band
| caption = Mount Righteous in 2009
| Origin = [[Grapevine, Texas|Grapevine]], [[Texas]], United States
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Grapevine, Texas|Grapevine]], [[Texas]], United States
| Genre = [[Anti-Orchestra]], [[Folk Punk]]
| genre = [[Folk Punk]]
| Label = Righteous Records
| label = Righteous Records
| URL = http://mountrighteous.com
| website = http://mountrighteous.com
|Current_members = Allison Wenban <br/>Austin Bird <br/>Cory Graves <br/>Derek Terry <br/>Joey Kendall <br/>Kendall Smith <br/>Mason Ponder <br/>Zicole Marxen <br/>Laura Neeley|
|current_members = Allison Wenban <br/>Austin Bird <br/>Cory Graves <br/>Joey Kendall <br/>Kendall Smith <br/>Mason Ponder <br/>Zicole Marxen <br/>Lauren Wadsworth <br/> Aubrey Ashenhart|
|Past_members = Lee Bond<br/> Casey Colby<br/> Amber Elkins<br/> Justin Spike<br/> Mr. Clint Parker<br/> Ashley Randall<br/> Allison Wheeler <br/>Esteban Silva
|past_members = Lee Bond<br/> Adam Neese<br/> Casey Colby<br/> Amber Elkins<br/> Justin Spike<br/> Mr. Clint Parker<br/> Ashley Randall<br/> Allison Wheeler <br/>Esteban Silva <br/>Laura Neeley <br/>Derek Terry
}}
}}


'''Mount Righteous''' is an entirely acoustic band from [[Grapevine, Texas]]. They play a vibrant and ecletic indie-pop with a heavy emphasis on varied instrumentation. Their sound has been described as an "acoustic-punk marching band,"<ref>{{citation | last = | first = | title = Meet Mount Righteous | publisher = QuickDFW.com | date = February 6, 2009 | url = http://voilamusic.blogspot.com/2008/10/band-of-week-mount-righteous.html}}</ref> and compared to bands including large collectives including [[I'm From Barcelona]], [[Architecture In Helsinki]], and fellow [[North Texas]]-based band [[The Polyphonic Spree]]<ref>{{citation | last = Fox | first = Chris | title = Band of the Week: Mount Righteous | publisher = Voilà! Music | date = October 13, 2008 | url = http://voilamusic.blogspot.com/2008/10/band-of-week-mount-righteous.html}}</ref>.
'''Mount Righteous''' is a band from [[Grapevine, Texas]]. They play a vibrant and eclectic indie-pop with a heavy emphasis on varied instrumentation. Their sound has been described as an acoustic-punk marching band<ref>{{citation | last = Michels| first = Patrick | title = DC9 Live at El Sibil, Ep. 10: Mount Righteous | publisher = DC9 at Night | date = March 10, 2010 | url =http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2010/03/dc9_live_at_el_sibil_ep_10_mou.php}}</ref> and compared to other large collectives including [[I'm From Barcelona]], [[Architecture In Helsinki]], and fellow [[North Texas]]-based band [[The Polyphonic Spree]].<ref>{{citation | last = Freedman | first = Pete | title = Aint No Mountain High | publisher = Dallas Observer | date = June 5, 2008 | url = http://www.dallasobserver.com/2008-06-05/music/ain-t-no-mountain-high}}</ref>


==History==
Their debut album, When The Music Starts, was released in 2008. Mount Righteous toured throughout the United States in support of the release of their album. As of winter 2009, they are said to be working on their upcoming sophomore release with producer [[John Congleton]]. Mount Righteous performed multiple sets at the 2009 South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Their debut album "When the Music Starts" was awarded the 'Big Album' trophy at the 2009 Big Thing Awards, hosted by Quick, a Dallas alternative weekly.
Their debut album, ''When The Music Starts'', was released in 2008. Mount Righteous toured throughout the United States in support of the release of this album. The band released a five-song EP entitled Open Your Mouth on September 25, 2009.<ref>{{citation | last = Jones | first = Preston | title = Mount Righteous releasing EP Sept. 25 | publisher = Star-Telegram | date = September 11, 2009 | url = http://www.dfw.com/2009/09/11/175146/mount-righteous-releasing-ep-sept.html}}</ref> In January 2010, they recorded their sophomore release with producer [[John Congleton]], who has worked with acts such as [[St. Vincent (musician)|St. Vincent]], [[Polyphonic Spree]], and his own band [[The Paper Chase (band)|The Paper Chase]]. Mount Righteous performed multiple sets at the 2009 and 2010 [[South by Southwest]] music festivals in [[Austin, Texas]], including a set on the [[Lamar Boulevard Bridge]] which was attended by celebrity fan [[Bill Murray]].<ref>{{citation | last = Paul | first = Gavin | title = Unofficial SXSW 2010: Friendship Bracelets | publisher = Paste Magazine | date = March 20, 2010 | url = http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/festivus/2010/03/unofficial-sxsw-2010-friendship-bracelets.html}}</ref><ref>{{citation | last = Jones | first = Preston | title = North Texas acts make impact at Austin music fest | publisher = Star-Telegram | date = March 20, 2010 | url = http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/03/20/2054959/north-texas-acts-make-impact-at.html#tvg | access-date = April 7, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101402/https://www.star-telegram.com/2010/03/20/2054959/north-texas-acts-make-impact-at.html#tvg | archive-date = March 27, 2019 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref> Their debut album ''When the Music Starts'' was awarded the 'Big Album' trophy at the 2009 Big Thing Awards, hosted by Quick, a Dallas alternative weekly. Their eponymous second album was released on April 3, 2010, at [[Good Records]] in Dallas, and has been described as being more explosive<ref>{{citation | last = Hauk | first = Hunter | title = Mount Righteous turns the page | publisher = Quick DFW | date = March 31, 2010 | url = http://www.quickdfw.com/sharedcontent/dws/quick3/columnists/hhauk/stories/DN-music_mountrighteous_0401ick.State.Edition1.2ca9e09.html}}</ref> and aggressive<ref>{{citation | last = Freedman | first = Pete | title = Mount Righteous | publisher = Dallas Observer | date = April 1, 2010 | url = http://www.dallasobserver.com/2010-04-01/music/mount-righteous/}}</ref> than their debut. In July 2010 the group was awarded a ''[[Dallas Observer]]'' Music Award in the category 'Best Experimental/Avant Garde Group'.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/our-22nd-annual-music-awards-honor-a-thriving-collaborative-scene-thats-finally-getting-its-due-6406964|title=Our 22nd annual music awards honor a thriving, collaborative scene that's finally getting its due.|date=22 July 2010|publisher=[[Dallas Observer]]}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
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* Austin Bird - Flute, Electric Guitar, Floor Tom
* Austin Bird - Flute, Electric Guitar, Floor Tom
* Cory Graves - Trumpet, Baritone
* Cory Graves - Trumpet, Baritone
* Derek Terry - Steel Drum, Snare Drum, Acoustic Guitar, Floor Tom
* Joey Kendall - Bass Drum/Snare Drum
* Joey Kendall - Bass Drum
* Kendall Smith - Bells, Melodica, Screams
* Kendall Smith - Bells, Melodica, Screams
* Mason Ponder - Sousaphone, Trombone, Floor Tom
* Mason Ponder - Sousaphone, Trombone, Floor Tom
* Z Marxen - Cymbals, Percussion, Whistles, Melodica
* Z Marxen - Cymbals, Percussion, Whistles, Melodica
* Laura Neeley - Melodica, Misc. Percussion
* Lauren Wadsworth - Melodica, Misc. Percussion
* Aubrey Ashenhart - Trombone


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*[[When The Music Starts]] (2008)
*[[When The Music Starts]] (2008)
*[[Open Your Mouth]] (2009)
*[[Open Your Mouth]] (2009)
*[[Mount Righteous (album)|Mount Righteous]] (2010)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mountrighteous.com/] - Official page
*{{official website|http://www.mountrighteous.com/}}

*[http://www.myspace.com/mountrighteous Mount Righteous MySpace page]
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[[Category:American indie pop groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2007]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2007]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Texas]]
[[Category:Indie pop groups from Texas]]

Latest revision as of 18:22, 7 August 2023

Mount Righteous
OriginGrapevine, Texas, United States
GenresFolk Punk
LabelsRighteous Records
MembersAllison Wenban
Austin Bird
Cory Graves
Joey Kendall
Kendall Smith
Mason Ponder
Zicole Marxen
Lauren Wadsworth
Aubrey Ashenhart
Past membersLee Bond
Adam Neese
Casey Colby
Amber Elkins
Justin Spike
Mr. Clint Parker
Ashley Randall
Allison Wheeler
Esteban Silva
Laura Neeley
Derek Terry
Websitehttp://mountrighteous.com

Mount Righteous is a band from Grapevine, Texas. They play a vibrant and eclectic indie-pop with a heavy emphasis on varied instrumentation. Their sound has been described as an acoustic-punk marching band[1] and compared to other large collectives including I'm From Barcelona, Architecture In Helsinki, and fellow North Texas-based band The Polyphonic Spree.[2]

History

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Their debut album, When The Music Starts, was released in 2008. Mount Righteous toured throughout the United States in support of the release of this album. The band released a five-song EP entitled Open Your Mouth on September 25, 2009.[3] In January 2010, they recorded their sophomore release with producer John Congleton, who has worked with acts such as St. Vincent, Polyphonic Spree, and his own band The Paper Chase. Mount Righteous performed multiple sets at the 2009 and 2010 South by Southwest music festivals in Austin, Texas, including a set on the Lamar Boulevard Bridge which was attended by celebrity fan Bill Murray.[4][5] Their debut album When the Music Starts was awarded the 'Big Album' trophy at the 2009 Big Thing Awards, hosted by Quick, a Dallas alternative weekly. Their eponymous second album was released on April 3, 2010, at Good Records in Dallas, and has been described as being more explosive[6] and aggressive[7] than their debut. In July 2010 the group was awarded a Dallas Observer Music Award in the category 'Best Experimental/Avant Garde Group'.[8]

Members

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  • Allison Wenban - Trombone, Baritone
  • Austin Bird - Flute, Electric Guitar, Floor Tom
  • Cory Graves - Trumpet, Baritone
  • Joey Kendall - Bass Drum/Snare Drum
  • Kendall Smith - Bells, Melodica, Screams
  • Mason Ponder - Sousaphone, Trombone, Floor Tom
  • Z Marxen - Cymbals, Percussion, Whistles, Melodica
  • Lauren Wadsworth - Melodica, Misc. Percussion
  • Aubrey Ashenhart - Trombone

Discography

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Albums

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References

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  1. ^ Michels, Patrick (March 10, 2010), DC9 Live at El Sibil, Ep. 10: Mount Righteous, DC9 at Night
  2. ^ Freedman, Pete (June 5, 2008), Aint No Mountain High, Dallas Observer
  3. ^ Jones, Preston (September 11, 2009), Mount Righteous releasing EP Sept. 25, Star-Telegram
  4. ^ Paul, Gavin (March 20, 2010), Unofficial SXSW 2010: Friendship Bracelets, Paste Magazine
  5. ^ Jones, Preston (March 20, 2010), North Texas acts make impact at Austin music fest, Star-Telegram, archived from the original on March 27, 2019, retrieved April 7, 2010
  6. ^ Hauk, Hunter (March 31, 2010), Mount Righteous turns the page, Quick DFW
  7. ^ Freedman, Pete (April 1, 2010), Mount Righteous, Dallas Observer
  8. ^ "Our 22nd annual music awards honor a thriving, collaborative scene that's finally getting its due". Dallas Observer. 22 July 2010.
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