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'''Garden Variety''' was an American post-hardcore band active in the 1990s. During their time together, the band released several 7-inch singles and two [[Gramophone record|LPs]]: a self-titled album in 1993 and ''Knocking the Skill Level'' in 1994. The group disbanded in 1996. |
'''Garden Variety''' was an American post-hardcore band active in the 1990s. During their time together, the band released several 7-inch singles and two [[Gramophone record|LPs]]: a self-titled album in 1993 and ''Knocking the Skill Level'' in 1994. The group disbanded in 1996. |
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==History== |
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| ⚫ | In 1991, Anthony Roman and Anthony Rizzo posted an ad in a Long Island punk zine asking for a drummer who was interested in making music. Joe Gorelick saw the ad, and the trio rehearsed. The chemistry between the two were "perfect", and the band began writing music, playing shows, and touring with bands like [[Dahlia Seed]], [[Native Nod]], [[Hoover (band)|Hoover]], and others. Garden Variety appeared on a ''SoundViews'' magazine CD compilation, and with [[Pavement (band)|Pavement]] and many others on the famous ''Homage'' Descendents tribute CD. They were interviewed by actress [[Janeane Garofalo]] on the 1995 "7-Up listen up" series (in studio interview and recordings), appeared on the Lookout Records compilation ''Punk Rock USA'' alongside [[Jawbreaker (band)|Jawbreaker]], appeared with [[Texas is the Reason]], [[Quicksand (American band)|Quicksand]] and many more on the ''Anti Matter'' CD/vinyl compilation (as well as the ''Anti Matter'' book), and on several other VHS video compilations during 1995/1996. In 1996, ''Vogue'' magazine interviewed the band for its Spring 1996 issue. |
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==Post break-up== |
==Post break-up== |
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Anthony Roman played with [[Rockets Red Glare]] and |
Anthony Roman played with [[Rockets Red Glare]] and played guitar for [[Radio 4 (band)|Radio 4]]. He has also played and recorded with members of [[The Bogmen]] in the band [[Vic Thrill]]. He is currently{{as of?|date=February 2021}} playing in Little Embers and is the main composer for the IFC show "Maron". |
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Anthony Rizzo played and recorded with members of [[The Bogmen]] in the band [[Vic Thrill]] and played guitar for Radio 4. He is currently{{as of?|date=February 2021}} playing in Little Embers and is the main composer for the IFC show "Maron". |
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Joe Gorelick played and recorded with [[Bluetip]], Sugarhigh, The St. James Stars, Retisonic, [[Marah (band)|Marah]], and Red Hare. |
Joe Gorelick played and recorded with [[Bluetip]], Sugarhigh, The St. James Stars, Retisonic, [[Marah (band)|Marah]], and Red Hare. |
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*Split with Chune (1995, Cargo) |
*Split with Chune (1995, Cargo) |
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*Split with [[Jejune]] (1997, [[Montalban Hotel|Montalban Hotel Records]]/Big Wheel Recreation) |
*Split with [[Jejune]] (1997, [[Montalban Hotel|Montalban Hotel Records]]/Big Wheel Recreation) |
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==Other appearances== |
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| ⚫ | Garden Variety appeared on a ''SoundViews'' magazine CD compilation, and with [[Pavement (band)|Pavement]] and many others on the famous ''Homage'' Descendents tribute CD. They were interviewed by actress [[Janeane Garofalo]] on the 1995 "7-Up listen up" series (in studio interview and recordings), appeared on the Lookout Records compilation ''Punk Rock USA'' alongside [[Jawbreaker (band)|Jawbreaker]], appeared with [[Texas is the Reason]], [[Quicksand (American band)|Quicksand]] and many more on the ''Anti Matter'' CD/vinyl compilation (as well as the ''Anti Matter'' book), and on several other VHS video compilations during 1995/1996. In 1996, ''Vogue'' magazine interviewed the band for its Spring 1996 issue. |
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Garden Variety was an American post-hardcore band active in the 1990s. During their time together, the band released several 7-inch singles and two LPs: a self-titled album in 1993 and Knocking the Skill Level in 1994. The group disbanded in 1996.
History
In 1991, Anthony Roman and Anthony Rizzo posted an ad in a Long Island punk zine asking for a drummer who was interested in making music. Joe Gorelick saw the ad, and the trio rehearsed. The chemistry between the two were "perfect", and the band began writing music, playing shows, and touring with bands like Dahlia Seed, Native Nod, Hoover, and others. Garden Variety appeared on a SoundViews magazine CD compilation, and with Pavement and many others on the famous Homage Descendents tribute CD. They were interviewed by actress Janeane Garofalo on the 1995 "7-Up listen up" series (in studio interview and recordings), appeared on the Lookout Records compilation Punk Rock USA alongside Jawbreaker, appeared with Texas is the Reason, Quicksand and many more on the Anti Matter CD/vinyl compilation (as well as the Anti Matter book), and on several other VHS video compilations during 1995/1996. In 1996, Vogue magazine interviewed the band for its Spring 1996 issue.
Post break-up
Anthony Roman played with Rockets Red Glare and played guitar for Radio 4. He has also played and recorded with members of The Bogmen in the band Vic Thrill. He is currently[as of?] playing in Little Embers and is the main composer for the IFC show "Maron".
Joe Gorelick played and recorded with Bluetip, Sugarhigh, The St. James Stars, Retisonic, Marah, and Red Hare.
Band personnel
- Anthony Roman – bass, vocals
- Anthony Rizzo – guitar
- Joe Gorelick – drums, backing vocals
Discography
Albums
- Garden Variety (1993, Gern Blandsten)
- Knocking The Skill Level (1995, Cargo/Headhunter)
Singles & EPs
- Hedge (1992, MintTone)
- Split with Dahlia Seed (1994, MintTone)
- Split with Hell No (1995, Reservoir)
- Split with Chune (1995, Cargo)
- Split with Jejune (1997, Montalban Hotel Records/Big Wheel Recreation)
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