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StrangeCloud
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An acoustic-based, psychedelic pop duo, StrangeCloud formed in 1998 as a trio and quickly underwent various personnel changes. The current duo has performed relentlessly since fall 1999 and has released 3 highly successful indie CDs. While earlier projects focused on the acoustic, alt country sound, the newer material is more pop and rock oriented. The new CD Psychedelectric Orange was released on May 4, 2004.
For More StrangeCloud Songs, Please Visit StrangeCloud on ArtistLaunch
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Why this name?
It's a secret.
Do you play live?
The current duo has performed relentlessly since fall 1999 at a variety of types of venues including coffee shops, bookstores, bars, clubs, and by invitation performed at Bob Dylan's 60th Birthday Party in Minneapolis, MN. We are currently taking a break from live performances, writing new material.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's all changed. The "revolution" of 1998-2000 came and went, and the major labels were able to take control of what was developed by indies. Once the playground of independent artists, the internet has now become a major force for the big labels.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Doubtful
Band History:
June 1998 - band formed by Fred Wheeler on keys, guitar and vocals, Tom McDonald on lead guitar and vocals, John Rosteck on bass.
August 1998 - band begins recording of first songs Burn This House, StrangeCloud Theme, Can't Believe It's You, These Old Bones.
October 1998 - first EP Blueprint released.
November 1998 - John Rosteck quits the band. Fred and Tom begin recording next CD. StrangeCloud Website launched.
March 1999 - Jeff Anderson joins the band on bass, guitar and vocals. Recording continues.
May 1999 - Foundation EP released. Blends folk, country, rock, electronica.
June 1999 - Formation, the first full length CD, is released. Work begins on the new CD.
August 1999 - Tom McDonald leaves the band. Jeff and Fred begin live performances with a series of acoustic shows at coffee houses and bookstores.
October 1999 - Acousticity released, quickly becoming a top selling CD on mp3.com with all featured songs hitting a #1 spot on the charts. Live shows continue throughout the Minneapolis-St Paul area.
December 1999 - Duo begins writing new songs and peforming them live.
2000 - StrangeCloud performs live regularly all year. Recording begins on the new CD with a definite change in style, incorporating more rock and pop sounds.
May 2001 - StrangeCloud invited to perform at Bob Dylan's 60th Birthday Party at the First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis. Tom McDonald returns on lead guitar and harmony vocals for the peformance.
December 2001 - StrangeCloud's last live performance to date, at The Fine Line club in Minneapolis.
2002 - intense studio work for the new CD, while taking some much needed time off.
2003 - completing the recording for the new CD.
May 2004 - released "Psychedelectric Orange," the group's third full length CD.
August 1998 - band begins recording of first songs Burn This House, StrangeCloud Theme, Can't Believe It's You, These Old Bones.
October 1998 - first EP Blueprint released.
November 1998 - John Rosteck quits the band. Fred and Tom begin recording next CD. StrangeCloud Website launched.
March 1999 - Jeff Anderson joins the band on bass, guitar and vocals. Recording continues.
May 1999 - Foundation EP released. Blends folk, country, rock, electronica.
June 1999 - Formation, the first full length CD, is released. Work begins on the new CD.
August 1999 - Tom McDonald leaves the band. Jeff and Fred begin live performances with a series of acoustic shows at coffee houses and bookstores.
October 1999 - Acousticity released, quickly becoming a top selling CD on mp3.com with all featured songs hitting a #1 spot on the charts. Live shows continue throughout the Minneapolis-St Paul area.
December 1999 - Duo begins writing new songs and peforming them live.
2000 - StrangeCloud performs live regularly all year. Recording begins on the new CD with a definite change in style, incorporating more rock and pop sounds.
May 2001 - StrangeCloud invited to perform at Bob Dylan's 60th Birthday Party at the First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis. Tom McDonald returns on lead guitar and harmony vocals for the peformance.
December 2001 - StrangeCloud's last live performance to date, at The Fine Line club in Minneapolis.
2002 - intense studio work for the new CD, while taking some much needed time off.
2003 - completing the recording for the new CD.
May 2004 - released "Psychedelectric Orange," the group's third full length CD.
Your influences?
There are so many it's hard to think of them all. Some would be: The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Jayhawks, Cheap Trick, Moody Blues, CSN&Y, Wilco, Yes.
Favorite spot?
Where we are.
Anything else...?
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