Blue Ribbon
sometimes called new wave or synth pop, blue ribbon uses synths and live instruments to create melodic electronic indie rock. Blue Ribbon songs have dance beat
3
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feel the weight feel the weight
Miami Miami
Eagles Fly Eagles Fly
Eagles fly first appeared on Blue Bell Records Hear You Soon Comp. and is also featured (with a slight remixing) on "Another Time"
Blue Ribbon currently resides in Providence, RI. There are 4 of them: Jon Erikson, Jesse Carter, Bryan Robertson, Steve Goodman. We play synth driven rock with live bass and drums with electronic triggers. Beer is pretty good. "Another Time" is our first CD out in Jan. on Blue Bell Records. We leave in Jan. for a U.S. tourBand/artist history
lue Ribbon was started by Jon and Steve in 1997 under the name "How to Draw Robotech." This line up featured Steve on guitar and Farfisa as well as vocals and Jon on drums and a little Yamaha keyboard. Dawn Bossman joined the group to play ms-10 and to add some additional vocals. The name was changed to Blue Ribbon and this line up played shows regularly in NYC during 2002. Bryan joined the group in Spring 2003 to play bass; followed shortly by Ben Gworek on drums. This line-up rehearsed and played sporadically through 2003 with half the band living in NYC and half in Providence, RI. During this period Blue Ribbon contributed tracks to three compilations: "Hear You Soon Vol. 1" on Blue Bell Records, "UAC4" on Plastiq Musiq, and "WXJL 2: Music for the Masses" on Ninthwave Records. Blue Ribbon broke up briefly early in 2004.
In Spring 2004 Jon and Steve moved from NYC to Providence, RI and re-formed Blue Ribbon. This is the beginning of the current line-up. The band did play one show under the name "Sky Lion" with a more "rock" feel to the music but decided shortly after to go back to the Blue Ribbon name and sound. Blue Ribbon's sound is a combination of synth-driven melodies, thoughtful arrangements, danceable beats and distinct catchy vocals. Blue Bell Records is releasing their debut full length entitled, "Another Time" late November and the group is following up the release with a U.S tour winter 2005.Have you performed in front of an audience?We play locally in Providence and around the northeast. U.S. tour in Jan. 2005
Your musical influences
figurine, human league, joy division, new order, sweden, ride, wake, roxy music, hollAnd, men without hats, hall and oates, psychedelic fursWhat equipment do you use?
Roland Jupiter 6
Roland Juno 60
Korg Mono/Poly
Korg MS2000
couple of steinberger knock-offs
60's rogers 4 piece drum set w/ triggers for electribe soundsAnything else?
HEADBUTT THE DJ... PORTAMENTO, DOOSH BAG... YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO A WHEELIE... DALACE, "LIVE THE DREAM"
Providence, RI
USA
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267508
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