Eric Bachmann
Encyclopedia
Eric Bachmann is an American
musician/producer who is currently the lead singer of Crooked Fingers
and the Archers of Loaf
. He hails from North Carolina
and Florida
, but currently lives in Athens, Georgia
. His first solo effort, Short Careers was recorded as a score to the film "Ball of Wax."
Saddle Creek Records
released his most recent solo album, To the Races, August 22, 2006. The album, which was written while living out of his van outside Seattle the previous year
, features contributions from Miranda Brown
(backing vocals) and DeVotchKa
violinist Tom Hagerman.
"Tragic Animal Stories" as Barry Black on Alias Records, 1997.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
musician/producer who is currently the lead singer of Crooked Fingers
Crooked Fingers
Crooked Fingers is a North Carolina band led by former Archers of Loaf lead singer Eric Bachmann. The band was previously based in Seattle, Washington and Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Denver. The band released albums on WARM Records and Merge Records before going completely independent in 2008...
and the Archers of Loaf
Archers of Loaf
Archers of Loaf is an American indie-rock band originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, formed in 1990. The group toured extensively and released a total of four studio albums, a collection album, numerous singles and EPs, and a live album which was released after the band broke up in...
. He hails from North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
and Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, but currently lives in Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
. His first solo effort, Short Careers was recorded as a score to the film "Ball of Wax."
Saddle Creek Records
Saddle Creek Records
Saddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Conor Oberst and Justin Oberst in 1993 . Conor soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel...
released his most recent solo album, To the Races, August 22, 2006. The album, which was written while living out of his van outside Seattle the previous year
, features contributions from Miranda Brown
Miranda Brown
Miranda Brown is an independent American musician. Originally from Northampton, MA, Miranda relocated to Austin, TX in 2003 where she was a member of the band Til We're Blue or Destroy. Ms. Brown moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2010, where she currently resides. She released a solo record, Baystate, on...
(backing vocals) and DeVotchKa
DeVotchKa
DeVotchKa is a four-piece multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble. They take their name from the Russian word devochka , meaning "girl"...
violinist Tom Hagerman.
Discography
"Barry Black" under the pseudonym Barry Black. Feat. Appearances from Ben Folds. Produced by Caleb Southern on Alias Records, 1995."Tragic Animal Stories" as Barry Black on Alias Records, 1997.
- Short Careers (2002) Merge RecordsMerge RecordsMerge Records is an independent record label based in Durham, North Carolina. It was founded in 1989 by Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan. It began as a way to release music from their band Superchunk and music created by friends, and has expanded to include artists from around the world and records...
- To the RacesTo the RacesTo the Races is the second solo album by Eric Bachmann, formerly of Crooked Fingers and Archers of Loaf. It was released August 22, 2006.This album is the 95th release of Saddle Creek Records.-Track listing:# "Man O' War"# "Home"# "Carrboro Woman"...
(2006) Saddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Conor Oberst and Justin Oberst in 1993 . Conor soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel...
Album Appearances
- Azure RayAzure RayAzure Ray is an American dream pop duo, consisting of musicians Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink. The pair met at the age of 15 at the Alabama School of Fine Arts...
- Hold On LoveHold on LoveHold On Love is an album released by the band Azure Ray. It was released October 7, 2003 on Saddle Creek Records.This album is the 54th release of Saddle Creek Records...
(2003, Saddle Creek) - Azure Ray - "Burn and ShiverBurn and ShiverBurn and Shiver is the third release by Azure Ray , released by WARM in 2002.-Track listing:All tracks by Azure Ray#"Favorite Cities" – 3:44#"The New Year" – 3:44#"Seven Days" – 3:35#"Home" – 3:13...
" (2002, Warm Electronic Recordings) - Azure Ray - "Azure RayAzure RayAzure Ray is an American dream pop duo, consisting of musicians Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink. The pair met at the age of 15 at the Alabama School of Fine Arts...
" (2000, Warm Electronic Recordings) - Micah P. HinsonMicah P. HinsonMicah Paul Hinson is an American americana singer and guitarist and recording artist for Sketchbook Records in the United Kingdom and Jade Tree Records in the United States. His debut album Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress was released in 2004 to much critical praise...
- "Micah P. Hinson and the Opera CircuitMicah P. Hinson and the Opera CircuitMicah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit is an album by Micah P. Hinson, released in 2006.-Track listing:# "Seems Almost Impossible" – 3:40# "Diggin a Grave" – 2:07# "Jackeyed" – 3:45# "It's Been So Long" – 3:02...
" (2007, Jade TreeJade TreeJade tree may refer to:*the jade plant, Crassula ovata*the dwarf jade plant, Portulacaria afra*Jade Tree...
) - Liz DurrettLiz DurrettLiz Durrett is an American singer-songwriter based in Athens, Georgia. She is currently signed to Athens-based Warm Records and has released three albums. Her first two albums were produced by her uncle, famed Georgian singer-songwriter, Vic Chesnutt. Her third album, Outside Our Gates was...
- "Outside Our Gates" (2008, Warm Electronic Recordings) - SpoonSpoon (band)Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel ; Jim Eno ; Rob Pope and Eric Harvey .-History:...
- "Gimme Fiction" (2005, MergeMerge RecordsMerge Records is an independent record label based in Durham, North Carolina. It was founded in 1989 by Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan. It began as a way to release music from their band Superchunk and music created by friends, and has expanded to include artists from around the world and records...
) - David DonderoDavid DonderoDavid Dondero is an American songwriter, guitarist, former lead singer of the band Sunbrain. In 2006, NPR's All Songs Considered named David one of the "best living songwriters" alongside Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Tom Waits...
- "South of the SouthSouth of the SouthSouth of the South is the sixth release by David Dondero. The title is a reference to Florida, where Dondero lived for a time.. It was released on October 25, 2005 on the Team Love Records label. It was recorded in December 2004 at Sweatbox Studios in Austin and features guest spots by Eric...
" (2005, Team LoveTeam LoveTeam Love is a New York City-based independent record label founded by Conor Oberst and Nate Krenkel in 2003. It has released albums by musicians including Tilly and the Wall, Jenny Lewis, David Dondero, Craig Wedren, Capgun Coup, Gruff Rhys, The Shortbus Movie Soundtrack, McCarthy Trenching, El...
) - Damien JuradoDamien JuradoDamien Jurado is an American indie rock singer/songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Over the years he has released albums on many labels; today, his primary label is Secretly Canadian.-Music career:...
- "On My Way to AbsenceOn My Way to AbsenceOn My Way to Absence is Damien Jurado's sixth full-length album. It was released in 2005 and was Jurado's second release on Secretly Canadian records. The album was produced by his frequent collaborator Eric Fisher...
" (2005, Secretly CanadianSecretly CanadianSecretly Canadian is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. It was started in 1996 by Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill. Their first release was a re-issue of an album by June Panic...
) - Laura Minor - "Let Evening Come" (2004)