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Revision as of 14:18, 13 July 2011
A Classic Education in an italian-canadian psychedelic indie pop band based in Bologna Italy, which formed in 2007.
| A Classic Education | |
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| Origin | Bologna, Italy |
| Music Genre | Indie Rock, Garage, Psych-Pop |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
Biography
A Classic Education in an italian-canadian psychedelic indie pop band based in Bologna Italy, which formed in 2007.
The band's membership now includes canadian born singer-guitarist Jonathan Clancy, guitarist Luca Mazzieri, bassist Paul Pieretto, organ and keyboardist Giulia Mazza, and drummer Federico Oppi.
A Classic Education have released two Ep's and one single and are currently signed to California label Lefse.
The bands music is a mix of dreamy guitars, sixties melodies, psych-pop, garage and classic songwriting.[1]
In 2009 and 2010 the band played at SXSW in Austin, Texas and at the CMJ festival[2] in New York and were picked by Spin Magazine[3] as one of the top bands to watch.
They participated in the 2011 Primavera Sound Festivale[4] in Barcelona, playing on Saturday 28th May.
In 2011 they completed their first tour of North America[5] supporting english band British Sea Power.
They are the first foreign band to participate in the Shaking Through Web Series[6], where they recorded the song Night Owl that will be featured in in their debut album.
Discography
EPs
- First EP (2008, self-released)
- Hey There Stranger EP (2010, Lefse Records)
Singles
- Best Regards/Rest 7" single (2009, Bailiwick Records)
- What My Life Could Have Been digital single (2009, Holiday Records)
Band Members
Jonathan Clancy (vocals, guitars)
Luca Mazzieri (guitars)
Paul Pieretto (bass)
Giulia Mazza (organ, keyboards)
Federico Oppi (drums)
External Links
http://www.myspace.com/aclassiceducation
http://www.aclassiceducation.com/
References
- ^ http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2010/09/a-classic-education-hey-there-stranger/
- ^ http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/10/cmj-2010-preview-a-classic-education.html
- ^ http://www.spin.com/gallery/spins-50-must-hear-bands-sxsw?page=40 Spin magazine
- ^ http://www.primaverasound.com/ps/?page=cartel&artista=387&lang=en Primavera Sound Festival
- ^ http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/02/a_classic_educa_3.html first tour of North America
- ^ http://www.shakingthrough.com/aclassiceducation