Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden
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Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden are a Seattle-based indie
quintet formed in 2006. Their self-titled debut was produced by Ryan Hadlock and features Nic Danielson of The Kindness Kind and Seattle folk luminary Damien Jurado
.
Their songs have been featured on iTunes Singer-Songwriter page and on the playlists of Starbucks stores nationwide. In 2008, the band toured nationally in support of their album, showcasing at SXSW, Bumbershoot, and CMJ.
The band is perhaps best known for their two contributions to compilations produced by Hear Music
record label, 2008's Have You Heard and 2009's Sweetheart.
Their song "Everything Went Down" has been featured on ABC Family's Make It or Break It and on the WB's One Tree Hill
. The official music video for "Everything Went Down" was directed and filmed by Miriam Bennett.
Their song "Where are You (I am Already Gone)" was played on United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 2.
In 2009 Tucker left the Sons of Sweden to work on what would become the album White Horses, released by Red Valise in 2010. Bassist Ed O'Brien and guitarist Mark Isakson continue to work with Tucker on studio recordings and occasional west coast shows.
In 2010, Tucker took the lead role in a feature film entitled "Everything Went Down," marking her acting debut. The film was based in part on Tucker's songs, and also stars Vancouver theatre artist Noah Drew. "Everything Went Down" was written and directed by Dustin Morrow. The film is expected in theaters sometime in 2012.
On April 7, 2011 Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden reunited to play what could be called their final farewell show at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard, Washington.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
quintet formed in 2006. Their self-titled debut was produced by Ryan Hadlock and features Nic Danielson of The Kindness Kind and Seattle folk luminary Damien Jurado
Damien Jurado
Damien 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:...
.
Their songs have been featured on iTunes Singer-Songwriter page and on the playlists of Starbucks stores nationwide. In 2008, the band toured nationally in support of their album, showcasing at SXSW, Bumbershoot, and CMJ.
The band is perhaps best known for their two contributions to compilations produced by Hear Music
Hear Music
Hear Music, also known as StarCon is the brand name of Starbucks' retail music concept and record label. Hear Music began as a catalog company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1990 before being purchased by Starbucks in 1999.-Concept:...
record label, 2008's Have You Heard and 2009's Sweetheart.
Their song "Everything Went Down" has been featured on ABC Family's Make It or Break It and on the WB's One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
. The official music video for "Everything Went Down" was directed and filmed by Miriam Bennett.
Their song "Where are You (I am Already Gone)" was played on United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 2.
In 2009 Tucker left the Sons of Sweden to work on what would become the album White Horses, released by Red Valise in 2010. Bassist Ed O'Brien and guitarist Mark Isakson continue to work with Tucker on studio recordings and occasional west coast shows.
In 2010, Tucker took the lead role in a feature film entitled "Everything Went Down," marking her acting debut. The film was based in part on Tucker's songs, and also stars Vancouver theatre artist Noah Drew. "Everything Went Down" was written and directed by Dustin Morrow. The film is expected in theaters sometime in 2012.
On April 7, 2011 Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden reunited to play what could be called their final farewell show at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard, Washington.
Band members
- Kate Tucker – vocals and guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Mark Isakson - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
and effects - BJ Myers - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, keys, and vocals - Ed O'Brien - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Cameron Herrington - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
External links
- http://damnuglyphotography.wordpress.com/tag/kate-tucker/
- http://easystreetonline.com/blog/4790/robertsen-ashman-photo-show-at-ws-easy-street
- http://www.nodepression.com/photo/kate-tucker-and-the-sons-of-3?xg_source=activity
- http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/festivalblog/2008/09/01/diamond_in_the_rough.html
- http://bearcreekstudio.com/projects.htm
- http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/bluenotesmusic/archives/146184.asp
- http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/kate-tucker-the-sons-of-sweden-kate-tucker-the-sons-of-sweden/
- Official site
- Official blog on TumblrTumblrTumblr is a website and microblogging platform that allows users to post text, images, videos, links, quotes and audio to their tumblelog, a short-form blog. Users can follow other users, or choose to make their tumblelog private. The service emphasizes ease of use. The site ranks as the 10th...
- Kate Tucker on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Kate Tucker interview on MyNorthwest.com
- Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden on FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
- Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden on iLikeILikeiLike is an online service that allows users to download and share music. The website makes use of a sidebar that is used with Apple's iTunes or Microsoft's Windows Media Player. The program and sidebar are not required in order to use the site but allow for ease in discovering new artists....
- Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden on last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....