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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.[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
Singles and Split releases
Compilation appearances

References

  1. ^ The Treatment press release. Secretly Canadian, Accessed 2009-08-27.
  2. ^ Early Day Miners tour schedule. Secretly Canadian, Accessed 2009-08-27.
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