Federale (band)
Encyclopedia
Federale is a band based in Portland, Oregon
that playes music in the genre of Spaghetti Western
soundtracks.
of The Brian Jonestown Massacre
. Their music is often compared to the work of Ennio Morricone
. Other notable members include Sebastian Bibb-Barrett of "The Builders and the Butchers
", Colin Sheridan of "The High Violets
", and Dusty Dybvig of "Bark Hide and Horn
"
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
that playes music in the genre of Spaghetti Western
Spaghetti Western
Spaghetti Western, also known as Italo-Western, is a nickname for a broad sub-genre of Western films that emerged in the mid-1960s in the wake of Sergio Leone's unique and much copied film-making style and international box-office success, so named by American critics because most were produced and...
soundtracks.
History
Federale formed in 2004 after the breakup of Portland band "Cocaine Unicorn" by Collin HegnaCollin Hegna
Collin Hegna is a Portland, Oregon-based indie rock musician.-Cocaine Unicorn:Hegna started out as a musician when forming his own band, Cocaine Unicorn, with his friend Ryan Sumner...
of The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American eclectic musical group led by Anton Newcombe, whose music spans multiple genres including psychedelia, electronica, folk music, blues, experimental music, and many others....
. Their music is often compared to the work of Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone, Grand Officer OMRI, , is an Italian composer and conductor, who wrote music to more than 500 motion pictures and television series, in a career lasting over 50 years. His scores have been included in over 20 award-winning films as well as several symphonic and choral pieces...
. Other notable members include Sebastian Bibb-Barrett of "The Builders and the Butchers
The Builders and the Butchers
The Builders and The Butchers are a Folk Rock band based in Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/guitar player Ryan Sollee. The other members of the band are Willy Kunkle , Justin Bier , Ray Rude , and Harvey Tumbleson The Builders and The Butchers are a Folk Rock band based in...
", Colin Sheridan of "The High Violets
The High Violets
-History:The High Violets were formed in late 1998 after the breakup of Portland band The Bella Low by former members Clint Sargent, Luke Strahota and Violet Bianca Grace. This lineup was short-lived however as Grace left after a few gigs. Sargent and Strahota then joined forces with Allen Davis...
", and Dusty Dybvig of "Bark Hide and Horn
Bark Hide and Horn
Bark Hide and Horn is an indie/folk-rock band from Portland, Oregon.-History:Bark Hide and Horn has released one self-titled EP, and one LP entitled National Road. Thus far, the music on these albums has focused on the history and content of the National Geographic magazine from the years 1957 to...
"
Discography
- La Rayar: A Tale of Revenge (Revolver Records, 2008)
- Devil In A Boot (Revolver Records, 2009)