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| past_members = Wes Blaylock<br/>Laura Beth Hudson<br/>Andy Moore<br/>Justin Froning<br/>Wes Saunders<br>Jonathan Childs<br/>Kelsey Harelson
| past_members = Wes Blaylock<br/>Laura Hudson<br/>Andy Moore<br/>Justin Froning<br/>Wes Saunders<br>Jonathan Childs<br/>Kelsey Harelson<br/>Reuben Cox<br/>Jeremy Burns<br/>Bobby Jackson<br/>
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==History==
==History==
Noted for having musical similarities to [[Death Cab for Cutie]], [[Mew (band)|Mew]], [[Copeland (band)|Copeland]], and [[Mae]], Deas Vail was formed in the university town of [[Russellville, Arkansas]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sonicbids.com/band/deasvailband/ |title=About Deas Vail|publisher=Sonicbids |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> After a couple of years of touring, Deas Vail signed to Brave New World Records (founded by producer [[Mark Lee Townsend]]) in 2005. In the fall of 2006, they released the Collapse EP. Sales for the EP through touring alone exceeded 2,500 units. Deas Vail toured across the nation that year with artists such as [[The New Frontiers]] and [[The Tide (band)|The Tide]].
Noted for having musical similarities to [[Death Cab for Cutie]], [[Mew (band)|Mew]], [[Copeland (band)|Copeland]], and [[Mae]], Deas Vail was formed in the university town of [[Russellville, Arkansas]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sonicbids.com/band/deasvailband/ |title=About Deas Vail|publisher=Sonicbids |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> In April 2005, after a few years of touring, the band self-released their first album, This Place is Painted Red. Later that year, Deas Vail signed to Brave New World Records (founded by producer [[Mark Lee Townsend]]). In the fall of 2006, they released the Collapse EP. Sales for the EP through touring alone exceeded 2,500 units. Deas Vail toured across the nation that year with artists such as [[The New Frontiers]] and [[The Tide (band)|The Tide]].


In late 2006, the band entered the studio again with Mark Lee Townsend to finish their first indie label LP, ''All the Houses Look the Same''. The album was nationally released on March 6, 2007 and featured in magazines such as ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', ''[[Relevant Magazine]]'', and ''[[Hard Music Magazine]]''. Another EP, ''White Lights EP'', was released on August 26, 2008. Their album ''Birds and Cages'' was released on October 27, 2009 through the revived label [[Mono vs Stereo]], available through the band's website, via [[iTunes]], and on tour. The album had a full physical release on January 26, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/10/02/deas-vail-5/ |title=Deas Vail &#124; Interviews |publisher=Indie Vision Music |date= 2 October 2009|accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref>
In late 2006, the band entered the studio again with Mark Lee Townsend to finish their first indie label LP, ''All the Houses Look the Same''. The album was nationally released on March 6, 2007 and featured in magazines such as ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', ''[[Relevant Magazine]]'', and ''[[Hard Music Magazine]]''. Another EP, ''White Lights EP'', was released on August 26, 2008. Their album ''Birds and Cages'' was released on October 27, 2009 through the revived label [[Mono vs Stereo]], available through the band's website, via [[iTunes]], and on tour. The album had a full physical release on January 26, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/10/02/deas-vail-5/ |title=Deas Vail &#124; Interviews |publisher=Indie Vision Music |date= 2 October 2009|accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref>
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On October 10, 2011, they released their album Deas Vail a day earlier than planned on Amazon at a discounted price.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/deasvail/posts/300831613276559 |title=Happy Monday and to... |publisher=Facebook |date=2011-10-10 |accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref> Shortly after, on November 29, 2011, they released a 4-track Christmas EP entitled "For Shepherds and Kings." This EP contains Deas Vail's take on a few traditional Christmas songs as well as a slightly edited lyrical version of the less traditional "Coventry Carol."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ForShepherdsandKingsEP.asp |title=Deas Vail, "For Shepherds & Kings EP" Review |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |date=2011-11-29 |accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref>
On October 10, 2011, they released their album Deas Vail a day earlier than planned on Amazon at a discounted price.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/deasvail/posts/300831613276559 |title=Happy Monday and to... |publisher=Facebook |date=2011-10-10 |accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref> Shortly after, on November 29, 2011, they released a 4-track Christmas EP entitled "For Shepherds and Kings." This EP contains Deas Vail's take on a few traditional Christmas songs as well as a slightly edited lyrical version of the less traditional "Coventry Carol."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ForShepherdsandKingsEP.asp |title=Deas Vail, "For Shepherds & Kings EP" Review |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |date=2011-11-29 |accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref>


Wesley Blaylock released his first solo EP in June 2012. Wesley's sister Hannah Blaylock as well as Laura Blaylock are featured in two of the album's tracks.
Wesley Blaylock released his first solo EP in June 2012. Wesley's sister Hannah Blaylock as well as Laura Blaylock are featured in two of the album's tracks. Around that time, Deas Vail released their final EP, The Side Effect. The EP features six B-sides tracks, two of those tracks being from a previous EP, Under Our Skin.

Up until 2014, Wesley Blaylock consistently posted covers on his YouTube channel. In 2020, he posted five demos on his SoundCloud. It's unclear when these were recorded.


== Band members ==
== Band members ==
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| ''Under Our Skin'' || August 23, 2010 || [[Mono Vs Stereo]]
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| ''Split EP (With [[Farewell Flight]])'' || June 7, 2011 || [[Mono Vs Stereo]]
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| ''[[Deas Vail (album)|Deas Vail]]'' || October 11, 2011 || [[Mono Vs Stereo]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://cdbaby.com/cd/deasvail Deas Vail at CD Baby]
* [http://cdbaby.com/cd/deasvail Deas Vail at CD Baby] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115210333/http://cdbaby.com/cd/deasvail |date=2007-11-15 }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091025201547/http://thealbumproject.net/2009/10/full-review-deas-vail-birds-cages/ Full Review of 'Birds & Cages' on The Album Project]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091025201547/http://thealbumproject.net/2009/10/full-review-deas-vail-birds-cages/ Full Review of 'Birds & Cages' on The Album Project]
* [http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=3102 Deas Vail at Absolute Punk]
* [http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=3102 Deas Vail at Absolute Punk]

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Deas Vail
OriginRussellville, Arkansas
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2003—2012
LabelsMono Vs Stereo
(2009–2012) Brave New World Records
(2005–2008)
Past membersWes Blaylock
Laura Hudson
Andy Moore
Justin Froning
Wes Saunders
Jonathan Childs
Kelsey Harelson
Reuben Cox
Jeremy Burns
Bobby Jackson

Deas Vail (/ˈdeɪ.əs veɪl/) was an alternative rock band whose lyrics are influenced by their members' Christian faith. The band's name is a combination of Latin and old French, roughly translated as "humble servant of God." Their eponymous third full-length album earned them slots at Bonnaroo and a headlining performance at CMJ.

History

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Noted for having musical similarities to Death Cab for Cutie, Mew, Copeland, and Mae, Deas Vail was formed in the university town of Russellville, Arkansas in 2003.[1] In April 2005, after a few years of touring, the band self-released their first album, This Place is Painted Red. Later that year, Deas Vail signed to Brave New World Records (founded by producer Mark Lee Townsend). In the fall of 2006, they released the Collapse EP. Sales for the EP through touring alone exceeded 2,500 units. Deas Vail toured across the nation that year with artists such as The New Frontiers and The Tide.

In late 2006, the band entered the studio again with Mark Lee Townsend to finish their first indie label LP, All the Houses Look the Same. The album was nationally released on March 6, 2007 and featured in magazines such as Alternative Press, Relevant Magazine, and Hard Music Magazine. Another EP, White Lights EP, was released on August 26, 2008. Their album Birds and Cages was released on October 27, 2009 through the revived label Mono vs Stereo, available through the band's website, via iTunes, and on tour. The album had a full physical release on January 26, 2010.[2]

In September 2009, the band toured with Mae, followed by a tour with Owl City and Lights in early 2010. In March and April 2010, Deas Vail toured as an opening band for Copeland on their farewell tour. Deas Vail performed as part of the 2010 Vans Warped Tour from August 1 through August 15. In late 2010, two-fifths of Deas Vail, Wes Blaylock and Andy Moore, performed as an acoustic duo to open a set of Christmas-themed shows with Sherwood and Relient K.

In the music video for "Excuses", all band members were seen wearing an armband with a key attached to it on their left forearm. When questioned at their concert with Owl City and Lights at the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge, LA, Laura Blaylock stated, "The keys are kind of from our new album Birds & Cages and they represent freedom from cages."

By October 2010, the band had begun working on their new self-titled album, which was released October 11, 2011. On May 25, 2011, they released a lyric video of their song "Sixteen",[3] with another video, "Summer Forgets Me", premiering on Alt Press' website nearly a month later.[4]

On October 10, 2011, they released their album Deas Vail a day earlier than planned on Amazon at a discounted price.[5] Shortly after, on November 29, 2011, they released a 4-track Christmas EP entitled "For Shepherds and Kings." This EP contains Deas Vail's take on a few traditional Christmas songs as well as a slightly edited lyrical version of the less traditional "Coventry Carol."[6]

Wesley Blaylock released his first solo EP in June 2012. Wesley's sister Hannah Blaylock as well as Laura Blaylock are featured in two of the album's tracks. Around that time, Deas Vail released their final EP, The Side Effect. The EP features six B-sides tracks, two of those tracks being from a previous EP, Under Our Skin.

Up until 2014, Wesley Blaylock consistently posted covers on his YouTube channel. In 2020, he posted five demos on his SoundCloud. It's unclear when these were recorded.

Band members

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Discography

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Title Date Label
This Place Is Painted Red April 27, 2005 Self Published
Collapse December 12, 2006 Brave New World
All the Houses Look the Same March 6, 2007 Brave New World
White Lights August 28, 2008 Brave New World
Birds and Cages January 26, 2010 Mono Vs Stereo
Under Our Skin August 23, 2010 Mono Vs Stereo
Split EP (With Farewell Flight) June 7, 2011 Mono Vs Stereo
Deas Vail October 11, 2011 Mono Vs Stereo
For Shepherds and Kings November 29, 2011 Mono Vs Stereo
The Side Effect June 26, 2012 Mono Vs Stereo

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About Deas Vail". Sonicbids. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  2. ^ "Deas Vail | Interviews". Indie Vision Music. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  3. ^ "Deas Vail - "Sixteen" (Lyric Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  4. ^ "Alternative Press | APTV | Premiere: Deas Vail, "Summer Forgets Me"". Altpress.com. 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  5. ^ "Happy Monday and to..." Facebook. 2011-10-10. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  6. ^ "Deas Vail, "For Shepherds & Kings EP" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
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