Early Day Miners: Difference between revisions
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|Instruments = drums, guitar, keyboards, bass, |
|Instruments = drums, guitar, keyboards, bass, |
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|Genre = [[Ambient music|Ambient]]<br>[[alternative rock]] <br>[[slo-core]]<br>[[post rock]]<br> [[shoegaze]] |
|Genre = [[Ambient music|Ambient]]<br>[[alternative rock]] <br>[[slo-core]]<br>[[post rock]]<br> [[shoegaze]] |
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|Years_active = 1999– |
|Years_active = 1999–2010 |
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|Label = [[Secretly Canadian]] <br /> [[Acuarela Discos]] <br />[[Talitres]]<br />[[Burnt Toast Vinyl]]<br />[[Western Vinyl]] |
|Label = [[Secretly Canadian]] <br /> [[Acuarela Discos]] <br />[[Talitres]]<br />[[Burnt Toast Vinyl]]<br />[[Western Vinyl]] |
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|Associated_acts = [[Ativin]], [[Panapoly Academy]] [[Horace Pinker]] |
|Associated_acts = [[Ativin]], [[Panapoly Academy]] [[Horace Pinker]] |
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|Past_members = Joseph Brumley <br />Rory Leitch <br /> Matt Griffin <br />Pete Skafish <br />Kenny Childers<br />Matt Lindblom<br />Kate Long <br />Daun Fields<br />Donny Mahlmeister <br />Kirk Pratt |
|Past_members = Joseph Brumley <br />Rory Leitch <br /> Matt Griffin <br />Pete Skafish <br />Kenny Childers<br />Matt Lindblom<br />Kate Long <br />Daun Fields<br />Donny Mahlmeister <br />Kirk Pratt |
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'''Early Day Miners''' |
'''Early Day Miners''' were a band from southern [[Indiana]], [[United States]] who released records on the [[Bloomington]] [[Indiana]] based label [[Secretly Canadian]]. In September 2009 the band had released six full-length records.<ref> [http://www.secretlycanadian.com/onesheet.php?cat=SC171 The Treatment press release.] Secretly Canadian, Accessed 2009-08-27.</ref> |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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*Early Day Miners' music was featured in the soundtrack to the NBC series ''[[Quarterlife]]''. |
*Early Day Miners' music was featured in the soundtrack to the NBC series ''[[Quarterlife]]''. |
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== Breakup == |
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On April 12, 2010, Bloomington, IN concert promoter Dan Coleman reported "After 10 years, the chapter that is Early Day Miners is coming to close. We wish them well in whatever the future brings them." This is unconfirmed by the band, but shows are being cancelled after Dan's announcement. A press release, or note from the band is hopefully forthcoming. |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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Early Day Miners were a band from southern Indiana, United States who released records on the Bloomington Indiana based label Secretly Canadian. In September 2009 the band had released six full-length records.[1]
Biography
Early Day Miners started as a 'musical-cooperative' based in Bloomington, Indiana. The group formed when Daniel Burton and Rory Leitch (both of Ativin) began playing on front porches and basements with their mutual friend Joe Brumley. Early Day Miners incorporate a revolving cast of accompanying musicians (many of whom are friends) for both live shows and recordings. Their first CD Placer Found was released April 2000 on Western Vinyl.
Recent activity
- September 2009 Early Day Miners released their sixth full-length album on Secretly Canadian entitled The Treatment.
- In 2006 Early Day Miners toured with band Wilco.
- Early Day Miners have toured extensively through EU and USA.[2]
- Early Day Miners' music was featured in the soundtrack to the NBC series Quarterlife.
Breakup
On April 12, 2010, Bloomington, IN concert promoter Dan Coleman reported "After 10 years, the chapter that is Early Day Miners is coming to close. We wish them well in whatever the future brings them." This is unconfirmed by the band, but shows are being cancelled after Dan's announcement. A press release, or note from the band is hopefully forthcoming.
Discography
- Albums
- 2000: Placer Found
- 2002: Let Us Garlands Bring - Secretly Canadian
- 2003: Jefferson At Rest - Secretly Canadian
- 2003: Sonograph EP
- 2005: All Harm Ends Here - Secretly Canadian
- 2006: Offshore - Secretly Canadian
- 2009: The Treatment - Secretly Canadian
- Singles and Split releases
- 2001: Southern Myth
- 2001: Last Snow
- 2002: Stateless
- 2003: Deep Harbor
- Compilation appearances
References
- ^ The Treatment press release. Secretly Canadian, Accessed 2009-08-27.
- ^ Early Day Miners tour schedule. Secretly Canadian, Accessed 2009-08-27.