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The Rainy Thursdays

bridgeview, IL  USA
January 07, 2005
985 plays
8,923 views
RAQUEL- voice, bass, lead guitar, guitar ERIK ANDREW- lead guitars, guitars, keyboards, six string bass, programming ERIC RAGNO- keyboards, string arrangements, programming DAVID KOHUT- lead guitars, guitars, keyboards, programming, SHANE RILEY- drums
Band/artist history
Formed in late 2004 by guitarist/songwriter Erik Andrew (1981. Chicago,IL) and singer/ songwriter Raquel (1979. Houston, TX). In 2004 Raquel came to Chicago to take advantage of musical opportunities that the "windy city" had to offer. A long-time performer and veteran of the stage, Raquel sets the overall tone for the music with her laid-back and often stirring vocals. In the winter of 2004 work began on the soon-to-be released debut album, "Cut", with the gracious help of veteran keyboardist Eric Ragno, local guitar hero Dave Kohut (who also produced the record) and the highly respected Shane Riley on drums. Setting images of love-lost, heartbreak, sadness, alienation and dispair along side those of love, hope and happiness; Raquel's vocals lead an effort to take the listener through a rollercoaster of emotion while the musical backdrop brings these torments and delights to life. A statement in grandour and subtlety, "Cut" aims to touch upon as many emotions as possible. This debut album is tentatively slated for release in September of 2005.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Raquel has been playing some solo acoustic shows around town. The response has been terribly favourable, Thank You everyone. Full shows should follow some time this fall. Any updates on show dates or times will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed...for the entire band or Raquel.
Your musical influences
Our influences include.... The Cure, The Smiths, Morrissey, Pink Floyd, Mazzy Star, Garbage, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Sisters of Mercy, Joy Division, Clan of Xymox, The Church, Love and Rockets, Simple Minds, A Flock of Seagulls, The Psychedelic Furs, Soundgarden, NIN, Dream Theater, Disonic, Vox Tempus
Anything else?
Again, Thank You for checking out THE RAINY THURSDAYS. Once more, our debut album, "Cut", is set to be released this coming september. You will be able to purchase the record at that time through our soon-to-be official site, Therainythursdays.com (which is in the works), through CDbaby.com or various other online sites and/or "brick and mortar" stores. Please check back often for updated info on shows and the upcoming release. Also... once more... if you respresent any label who is interested in speaking with THE RAINY THURSDAYS about the possible release of "Cut" and/ or further material... please contact Erik Andrew through the "contact" address on this page. Thank You! For those of you who take interest in these sorts of statistics... July 15th, 2005- October 25th, 2005 Prettysong- Highest Chart Position: #17 in Brit Pop Stay- Highest Chart Position: #25 in Alternative Power Pop Totals: 949 Views, 418 Plays, 37 Downloads
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i love stay :)
5 days only!!! Then it comes down!! Hey I know haven't uploaded for a while, so for my peeps that have been waiting for something newer I uploaded "Read Your Mind" Ish's sexy remix for Avant (raw). I think the growth is obvious. Enjoy.. Please vote and let me know what you think. I smell smoke..
Nice Work.. Keep it Up..check me out when you have a chance...
Thanks, Prof... We truly appreciate your support....
Erik -- "Stay" is terrific! I'm looking forward to my own personal CD. Prof. Williams
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