Michelle Nolan
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Michelle DaRosa is an American musician, formerly of the band Straylight Run
, for whom she was a vocalist, guitarist, and pianist.
, New York
to Tom and Linda Nolan. Like her brother and former bandmate, John Nolan, she grew up in Baldwin
, Nassau County, New York. She attended South Shore Christian School in Levittown, New York
for her freshman and sophomore years of high school. She then attended Baldwin High School in Baldwin, New York for her junior and senior years. During her junior and senior years of high school, Michelle also attended Nassau Tech in Westbury, New York
to study cosmetology
.
Before Straylight Run, she provided background vocals for two of the songs off of Taking Back Sunday's
debut album, Tell All Your Friends
("Bike Scene" and "Ghost Man on Third"). Also, Michelle was formerly a nanny, hairdresser, and a ballet dancer. She married fellow musician, Jeff DaRosa
(of Dropkick Murphys
fame), on October 6, 2006, and has since taken his last name. They live together in Boston.
In January 2006, Michelle made an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live, singing back-up vocals for Coheed and Cambria
's song, "The Suffering". Michelle also contributed vocals on the song "Lightning Strikes Twice In New York" by the band Men, Women and Children.
On June 3, 2008 Michelle left Straylight Run on friendly terms to pursue a solo career.
Her new band, Destry
, features Shaun Cooper, bassist of Straylight Run
, and Sam Means, guitarist of The Format
.
Shaun Cooper and Sam Means have since left Destry. Tyler Odom (ex-Northstar) has taken the place of Means, and Jeff DaRosa (Dropkick Murphys) can be seen on bass in place of Shaun Cooper.
Straylight Run
Straylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
, for whom she was a vocalist, guitarist, and pianist.
Biography
Michelle DaRosa was born Michelle Nolan on September 13, 1980 in Rockville Centre, Nassau CountyNassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to Tom and Linda Nolan. Like her brother and former bandmate, John Nolan, she grew up in Baldwin
Baldwin, Nassau County, New York
Baldwin is a hamlet located in the town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 24,033 at the 2010 census.Baldwin is also a station on the Babylon Branch of the Long Island Rail Road....
, Nassau County, New York. She attended South Shore Christian School in Levittown, New York
Levittown, New York
Levittown is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead located on Long Island in Nassau County, New York. Levittown is midway between the villages of Hempstead and Farmingdale. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 51,881....
for her freshman and sophomore years of high school. She then attended Baldwin High School in Baldwin, New York for her junior and senior years. During her junior and senior years of high school, Michelle also attended Nassau Tech in Westbury, New York
Westbury, New York
Westbury incorporated in 1932 as a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 15,146 at the 2010 census.The Village of Westbury is in the Town of North Hempstead....
to study cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology....
.
Before Straylight Run, she provided background vocals for two of the songs off of Taking Back Sunday's
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
debut album, Tell All Your Friends
Tell All Your Friends
- Vinyl Pressings :Tell All Your Friends has been pressed four times by Victory Records, with the first two featuring artwork that differs from the CD.- Singles :*"Cute Without the 'E' "*"Great Romances of the 20th Century"...
("Bike Scene" and "Ghost Man on Third"). Also, Michelle was formerly a nanny, hairdresser, and a ballet dancer. She married fellow musician, Jeff DaRosa
Jeff DaRosa
Jeffrey DaRosa is a rock multi-instrumentalist. Growing up in Watertown, Massachusetts and Somerville, Massachusetts , DaRosa later moved to New York, where he joined The Exit...
(of Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys are an Irish-American punk rock band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. The band was initially signed to independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums for the label, and making a name for themselves locally through constant playing and yearly St....
fame), on October 6, 2006, and has since taken his last name. They live together in Boston.
In January 2006, Michelle made an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live, singing back-up vocals for Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 1995, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal and post-hardcore....
's song, "The Suffering". Michelle also contributed vocals on the song "Lightning Strikes Twice In New York" by the band Men, Women and Children.
On June 3, 2008 Michelle left Straylight Run on friendly terms to pursue a solo career.
Her new band, Destry
Destry (band)
Destry is an indie folk band centered around Michelle DaRosa. Formerly a vocalist for Straylight Run, on June 3, 2008 Michelle left Straylight Run on friendly terms to pursue a solo career, beginning Destry soon after....
, features Shaun Cooper, bassist of Straylight Run
Straylight Run
Straylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
, and Sam Means, guitarist of The Format
The Format
The Format was an American indie rock band formed by Arizona natives Nate Ruess and Sam Means. The band announced a hiatus on February 4, 2008. Their style can be considered a mixture of indie, alternative, punk and folk music, with elements of 1960s and 1970s pop music...
.
Shaun Cooper and Sam Means have since left Destry. Tyler Odom (ex-Northstar) has taken the place of Means, and Jeff DaRosa (Dropkick Murphys) can be seen on bass in place of Shaun Cooper.
Discography
- Tell All Your FriendsTell All Your Friends- Vinyl Pressings :Tell All Your Friends has been pressed four times by Victory Records, with the first two featuring artwork that differs from the CD.- Singles :*"Cute Without the 'E' "*"Great Romances of the 20th Century"...
(2002 as Michelle NolanMichelle NolanMichelle DaRosa is an American musician, formerly of the band Straylight Run, for whom she was a vocalist, guitarist, and pianist.- Biography :...
) - Demo - (2003 as Straylight RunStraylight RunStraylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
) - Straylight RunStraylight Run (album)Straylight Run is the self-titled debut album from American indie rock band Straylight Run, released on October 12, 2004 by Victory Records.-Track listing:#"The Perfect Ending" – 4:53...
(2004 as Straylight RunStraylight RunStraylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
) - Prepare To Be Wrong EP (2005 as Straylight RunStraylight RunStraylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
) - The Needles the SpaceThe Needles the SpaceThe Needles the Space is the second album by Straylight Run. The first single from the album is "Soon We'll Be Living in the Future". The Needles The Space debuted at #72 on the Billboard 200 chart, garnering first week sales of over 9,800....
(2007 as Straylight RunStraylight RunStraylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
) - Credited as Michelle DaRosa. - TNTS Digital - EP (2007 as Straylight RunStraylight RunStraylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
) exclusively on iTunes storeITunes StoreThe iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States... - It Goes OnIt Goes On (Destry album)It Goes On is the debut album from indie folk band Destry. It was released on October 30, 2009. Physical orders were done through the band's Tumblr page, and digital downloads are available through Paper + Plastick.-Track listing:...
(2009 as DestryDestry (band)Destry is an indie folk band centered around Michelle DaRosa. Formerly a vocalist for Straylight Run, on June 3, 2008 Michelle left Straylight Run on friendly terms to pursue a solo career, beginning Destry soon after....
)
External links
- Official Straylight Run Website
- Straylight Run's profile at PureVolumePureVolumePureVolume was the first independently run website of its type, allowing for the upload and stream of music files. It was created in 2003 by Jennifer Welch , in conjunction with the Unborn Media team; Brett Woitunski, Nate Hudson, and Mitchell Pavao; all from the University of...
- Straylight Run's profile 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....
- Destry's profile at 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....
- Info on New Michelle DeRosa Band