The Dilettantes
Encyclopedia
The Dilettantes are a neo-psychedelic/indie
/garage
rock
band based in San Francisco. The band is fronted by "tambourine man" and "spokesman for the revolution" Joel Gion
, a founding member of the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre
.
on vocals, tambourine & maracas; Jefferson Parker (from Panda) on guitars & vocals; Nic Russo on guitars; KC Kozak on drums and Nick Marcantonio on bass guitar.
Former members include Brock Galland (from Starlight Desperation) on guitars & vocals.
were shared among himself, Jefferson Parker and Brock Galland. The group is clearly influenced by various '60s
bands. Gion himself has stated that he is a fan of The Beatles
and The Chocolate Watch Band, as well as many other '60s bands.
The group has released its debut album entitled 101 Tambourines.
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...
/garage
Garage rock
Garage rock is a raw form of rock and roll that was first popular in the United States and Canada from about 1963 to 1967. During the 1960s, it was not recognized as a separate music genre and had no specific name...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band based in San Francisco. The band is fronted by "tambourine man" and "spokesman for the revolution" Joel Gion
Joel Gion
Joel Gion is an American indie rock percussionist. He is a member of the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He was a guest star on the U.S...
, a founding member of the neo-psychedelic rock band, 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....
.
Line-up
The band members include Joel GionJoel Gion
Joel Gion is an American indie rock percussionist. He is a member of the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He was a guest star on the U.S...
on vocals, tambourine & maracas; Jefferson Parker (from Panda) on guitars & vocals; Nic Russo on guitars; KC Kozak on drums and Nick Marcantonio on bass guitar.
Former members include Brock Galland (from Starlight Desperation) on guitars & vocals.
Music
Joel Gion is the main songwriter for the group. The vocals on 101 Tambourines101 Tambourines
101 Tambourines is the debut album from San Francisco based indie/garage/neo-psychedelic rock band The Dilettantes.All songs were written by Joel Gion, Jefferson Parker and Brock Galland.-Track listing:# Ready To Go# Subterranean Bazaar...
were shared among himself, Jefferson Parker and Brock Galland. The group is clearly influenced by various '60s
1960s
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called The Sixties, denoting the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends across the globe...
bands. Gion himself has stated that he is a fan of The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
and The Chocolate Watch Band, as well as many other '60s bands.
The group has released its debut album entitled 101 Tambourines.