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'''Dallas Green''' (born [[September 29]], [[1980]] in [[St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]]) is the guitarist and singer in the [[post-hardcore]] band [[Alexisonfire]]. He is highly praised by critics for his piercing vocals and melodic voice, present in nearly all of Alexisonfire's songs. One of his most striking features, as well as his voice, are the number of tattoos that adorn his body. He has full arm sleeves as well as tattoos on his torso and back. In addition to his work with Alexisonfire, Green also has a solo project named '''City and Colour''', which revolves around songs of an acoustic variety. The name comes about from his own name: [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]] is a city, [[Green]] is a colour. His full length debut CD ''[[Sometimes (album)|Sometimes]]'' was released on November 1, 2005.
'''Dallas Green''' (born [[September 29]], [[1980]] in [[St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]]) is the guitarist and singer in the [[post-hardcore]] band [[Alexisonfire]]. He is highly praised by critics for his piercing vocals and melodic voice, present in nearly all of Alexisonfire's songs. One of his most striking features, as well as his voice, are the number of tattoos that adorn his body. He has full arm sleeves as well as tattoos on his torso and back. In addition to his work with Alexisonfire, Green also has a solo project named '''City and Colour''', which revolves around songs of an acoustic variety. The name comes about from his own name: [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]] is a city, [[Green]] is a colour. His full length debut CD ''[[Sometimes (album)|Sometimes]]'' was released on November 1, 2005.


Dallas Green also appears on [[Neverending White Lights]]' collaborative album ''[[Act 1: Goodbye Friends of the Heavenly Bodies]]'' (2005), contributing vocals to the song ''The Grace''.
Dallas Green also appears on [[Neverending White Lights]]' collaborative album ''[[Act 1: Goodbye Friends of the Heavenly Bodies]]'' (2005), contributing vocals to the song "The Grace".


His first music video, "[[Sometimes (album) |Save Your Scissors]]", was released on January 17, 2006, featuring some of his best friends, and favourite places in, St. Catharines, Ontario. It can be viewed on the [http://www.dinealonerecords.com/saveyourscissors/ Dine Alone Records Website].
His first solo music video, "Save Your Scissors" from the album ''[[Sometimes (album)|Sometimes]]'', was released on January 17, 2006, featuring some of his best friends, and favourite places in, St. Catharines, Ontario. It can be viewed on the [http://www.dinealonerecords.com/saveyourscissors/ Dine Alone Records Website].


''Sometimes'' has achieved [[gold record]] status in Canada.
City and Colour has attained a Gold Record ([[Sometimes (album)|Sometimes]]).


==Awards==
==Awards==


City and Colour won solo artist of the year at the [[2006]] Indie Awards. Dallas also presented [[Bedouin Soundclash]] with Single of the Year and the Radio Awards.
City and Colour won solo artist of the year at the [[2006]] Indie Awards. Dallas also presented [[Bedouin Soundclash]] with Single of the Year and the Radio Awards.

== Trivia ==
*The song ''Missing'' was written about a former religion teacher of Green's, named Ralph Serravalle, who sadly died of cancer. One track CDs of this song were sold at his early shows and all proceeds went to a high school charity event that Serravalle had started, and continuously supported.

*Before joining Alexisonfire, Green was in a band called Helicon Blue which made many songs before breaking up.

*[http://www.myspace.com/dallasgreen Dallas Green's Myspace] page states that he wears pants that are made for girls.

*As well as singing and playing guitar, Green is a keen [[skateboard]]er and has been skating since he was a teenager.

*Green has many pairs of [[Hi-top]] [[Nike Classic]] shoes in various colours.

*Green is a big [[basketball]] fan.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''"Happiness by the Kilowatt" (Live)
*''"Happiness by the Kilowatt" (Live)


== Trivia ==
==Solo videography ==
*The song ''Missing'' was written about a former religion teacher of Dallas', named Ralph Serravalle, who sadly died of cancer. One track CDs of this song were sold at his early shows and all proceeds went to a high school charity event that Serravalle had started, and continuously supported.

*Before joining Alexisonfire, Dallas was in a band called Helicon Blue which made many songs before breaking up.

*[http://www.myspace.com/dallasgreen Dallas' Myspace] page states that he wears pants that are made for girls.

*As well as singing and playing guitar, Dallas is a keen skateboarder and has been skating since he was a teenager.

*Dallas has over many pairs of Hi-top Nike Classics in various colours.

*Dallas is a big basketball fan

== Videography ==
*"Save Your Scissors" from [[Sometimes (album)|Sometimes]]''; directed by [[Marc Ricciardelli]]
*"Save Your Scissors" from [[Sometimes (album)|Sometimes]]''; directed by [[Marc Ricciardelli]]

==See also==
*[[List of bands from Canada]]
*[[Alexisonfire]]


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 03:02, 28 April 2006

For the baseball player see Dallas Green
City and Colour
File:Dallas Green - Profile.jpg
Background information
OriginSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Dallas Green (born September 29, 1980 in St. Catharines, Ontario) is the guitarist and singer in the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. He is highly praised by critics for his piercing vocals and melodic voice, present in nearly all of Alexisonfire's songs. One of his most striking features, as well as his voice, are the number of tattoos that adorn his body. He has full arm sleeves as well as tattoos on his torso and back. In addition to his work with Alexisonfire, Green also has a solo project named City and Colour, which revolves around songs of an acoustic variety. The name comes about from his own name: Dallas is a city, Green is a colour. His full length debut CD Sometimes was released on November 1, 2005.

Dallas Green also appears on Neverending White Lights' collaborative album Act 1: Goodbye Friends of the Heavenly Bodies (2005), contributing vocals to the song "The Grace".

His first solo music video, "Save Your Scissors" from the album Sometimes, was released on January 17, 2006, featuring some of his best friends, and favourite places in, St. Catharines, Ontario. It can be viewed on the Dine Alone Records Website.

Sometimes has achieved gold record status in Canada.

Awards

City and Colour won solo artist of the year at the 2006 Indie Awards. Dallas also presented Bedouin Soundclash with Single of the Year and the Radio Awards.

Trivia

  • The song Missing was written about a former religion teacher of Green's, named Ralph Serravalle, who sadly died of cancer. One track CDs of this song were sold at his early shows and all proceeds went to a high school charity event that Serravalle had started, and continuously supported.
  • Before joining Alexisonfire, Green was in a band called Helicon Blue which made many songs before breaking up.
  • As well as singing and playing guitar, Green is a keen skateboarder and has been skating since he was a teenager.

Discography

Solo work

Album
Cover
Date of
Release
Title Label
2004 The Death of Me Dine Alone Records
File:Missing - Cover.jpg
2005 Missing EP Dine Alone Records
2005 Sometimes Dine Alone Records

Alexisonfire/ Other collaborations

Other Dallas Green songs

  • "So Low"
  • "Urgency"
  • "The Sleeping Sickness"
  • "When She"
  • "This Sudden Injury"
  • "How Come Your Arms Are Not Around Me"
  • "Love Don't Live Here Anymore (Madonna Cover)"
  • "For a Better Day"
  • "Happiness by the Kilowatt" (Live)

Solo videography