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|image = Roadkill Ghost Choir Official Press Photo.jpg
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|background = group_or_band
|Instruments =
|genre = [[Indie rock]], [[Indie pop]]
|Formed =
|years_active = 2011-present
|associated_acts =
|website = {{http://roadkillghostchoir.com/}}
|current_members = Andrew Shepard<br> Stephen Garza<br>Zach Shepard <br> Maxx Shepard <br>Kiffy Meyer
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'''Roadkill Ghost Choir''' is an American [[alternative rock]] band from [[DeLand, Florida]]. They have performed on [[Late Night with David Letterman]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Late Night With David Letterman|url=http://www.cbs.com/shows/late_show/video/l1dJrURRD9G0Si8zUE2YHt_3svp0gb9g/david-letterman-roadkill-ghost-choir-beggars-guild/}}</ref> and appeared at various musical festivals.
'''Roadkill Ghost Choir''' is an American alternative rock band from DeLand, Florida.

In January 2014 they performed on [[Late Night with David Letterman]], and have had notable appearances at [[Bonnaroo]], [[Lollapalooza]] and [[Governors Ball Music Festival|Governors Ball]] festivals. In August 2014, the band released their debut full-length album “In Tongues”, produced by [[Doug Boehm]] ([[Powderfinger]], [[The Vines]], [[Booker T. Jones]]).

Their sound has been described as "combining the experimental edge of Radiohead and the dusty roots-rock of Tom Petty, tailor-made for arena-sized, prog-rock festivals and grassy, pastoral stages alike.”<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kaye|first1=Ben|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/09/stream-roadkill-ghost-choir-quiet-light-ep-cos-premiere/|website=Consequence of Sound|accessdate=9/16/2014}}</ref>

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== Overview ==
Forming in 2011, the band first released their EP “Quiet Light” in 2012. Self released, the mastering and printing of the record was supported by a successful Kickstarter campaign.<ref>{{cite web|title='Help Roadkill Ghost Choir Finish Their Record'|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1681531257/help-roadkill-ghost-choir-finish-their-record|website=Kickstarter|publisher=Roadkill Ghost Choir|accessdate=9/16/2014}}</ref> “Quiet Light” premiered on [[Consequence of Sound]] and received positive critical acclaim from outlets such as [[Absolute Punk]] and [http://thedropp.com/ The Dropp]. In January 2014 the band was invited to perform on the [[David Letterman Show]], where they performed standout track “Beggar’s Guild.”<ref>{{cite web|title=The Late Show with David Letterman|url=http://www.cbs.com/shows/late_show/video/l1dJrURRD9G0Si8zUE2YHt_3svp0gb9g/david-letterman-roadkill-ghost-choir-beggars-guild/|publisher=CBS Network|accessdate=9/16/2014}}</ref> They also were one of the bands handpicked to join the inaugural Communion Presents Tour Dates.

Their debut full-length album “In Tongues” was released 19 August 2014 to wide critical acclaim. Recorded in their home studio and produced by Doug Boehm, the album received exclusive streams on Consequence of Sound and Paste Magazine, as well as positive reviews from Rolling Stone, SPIN, Relix and In Your Speakers. Rolling Stone’s Cady Drell noted that Andrew Shepard’s vocals on the opening track "make him sound like the latter-day Tom Petty he's been pitched as”, and that "synths and roiling surf rock guitars illuminate fans' flattering comparisons of Shepard to My Morning Jacket's Jim James”.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Drell|first1=Cady|title='Roadkill Ghost Choir "In Tongues" Album Review"|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/roadkill-ghost-choir-in-tongues-20140829|website=Rolling Stone|publisher=Rolling Stone|accessdate=9/16/2014}}</ref> Similarly, Justin Jacobs of Relix magazine stated “Roadkill Ghost Choir hit the sweet spot between [[Mumford & Sons]]’ power-folk and [[My Morning Jacket]]’s passionate post-Southern rock.”<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jacobs|first1=Justin|title=Roadkill Ghost Choir: In Tongues|url=http://www.relix.com/reviews/detail/roadkill_ghost_choir_in_tongues|website=Relix Music Magazine|publisher=Relix|accessdate=9/16/2014}}</ref>

== Touring ==
The band toured with [[Band of Horses]] performing opening slots in 2013, and were featured at [[Austin City Limits]], New York’s Governor’s Ball and Shaky Knees. 2014 saw festival inclusions at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Electric Forest and SXSW, among others. They also joined the inaugural Communion Presents tour, alongside [[Willy Mason]], Yacht Club DJs and [[Rubblebucket]], stopping at nine cities in one month.


==Band Members ==
==Band Members ==
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# See You Soon
# See You Soon


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== Touring ==
Festival appearances include [[Governors Ball Music Festival]]{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}, Austin City Limits{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}, Bonnaroo<ref>[http://lineup.bonnaroo.com/band/roadkill-ghost-choir Bonnaroo lineup]</ref> and Lollapalooza,<ref>{{cite journal|title=Lollapalooza 2014: 50 Must-See Acts|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/lollapalooza-2014-50-must-see-acts-20140730/lollapalooza-for-the-roots-music-fan-0063450|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> and [[SXSW]]<ref>[http://schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_MS26295 SXSW schedule]</ref> among others.
In 2013 the band supported [[Band of Horses]] and they also joined the inaugural [[Communion (music)#Communion Presents|Communion Presents]] tour<ref>{{cite news|title=CMT|url=http://www.cmtedge.com/2013/10/01/mumford-sons-ben-lovett-gives-communion-to-musicians/}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:33, 16 September 2014

Roadkill Ghost Choir
File:Roadkill Ghost Choir Official Press Photo.jpg
Background information
GenresIndie rock, Indie pop
Years active2011-present
MembersAndrew Shepard
Stephen Garza
Zach Shepard
Maxx Shepard
Kiffy Meyer
WebsiteTemplate:Http://roadkillghostchoir.com/

Roadkill Ghost Choir is an American alternative rock band from DeLand, Florida.

In January 2014 they performed on Late Night with David Letterman, and have had notable appearances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Governors Ball festivals. In August 2014, the band released their debut full-length album “In Tongues”, produced by Doug Boehm (Powderfinger, The Vines, Booker T. Jones).

Their sound has been described as "combining the experimental edge of Radiohead and the dusty roots-rock of Tom Petty, tailor-made for arena-sized, prog-rock festivals and grassy, pastoral stages alike.”[1]

Overview

Forming in 2011, the band first released their EP “Quiet Light” in 2012. Self released, the mastering and printing of the record was supported by a successful Kickstarter campaign.[2] “Quiet Light” premiered on Consequence of Sound and received positive critical acclaim from outlets such as Absolute Punk and The Dropp. In January 2014 the band was invited to perform on the David Letterman Show, where they performed standout track “Beggar’s Guild.”[3] They also were one of the bands handpicked to join the inaugural Communion Presents Tour Dates.

Their debut full-length album “In Tongues” was released 19 August 2014 to wide critical acclaim. Recorded in their home studio and produced by Doug Boehm, the album received exclusive streams on Consequence of Sound and Paste Magazine, as well as positive reviews from Rolling Stone, SPIN, Relix and In Your Speakers. Rolling Stone’s Cady Drell noted that Andrew Shepard’s vocals on the opening track "make him sound like the latter-day Tom Petty he's been pitched as”, and that "synths and roiling surf rock guitars illuminate fans' flattering comparisons of Shepard to My Morning Jacket's Jim James”.[4] Similarly, Justin Jacobs of Relix magazine stated “Roadkill Ghost Choir hit the sweet spot between Mumford & Sons’ power-folk and My Morning Jacket’s passionate post-Southern rock.”[5]

Touring

The band toured with Band of Horses performing opening slots in 2013, and were featured at Austin City Limits, New York’s Governor’s Ball and Shaky Knees. 2014 saw festival inclusions at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Electric Forest and SXSW, among others. They also joined the inaugural Communion Presents tour, alongside Willy Mason, Yacht Club DJs and Rubblebucket, stopping at nine cities in one month.

Band Members

  • Andrew Shepard - songwriter and singer
  • Stephen Garza - lead guitar
  • Zach Shepard - bass
  • Maxx Shepard - drums
  • Kiffy Meyer - steel pedal

Discography

2012/09/25 ‘Quiet Light’ EP

Track listing:

  1. Beggars' Guild
  2. Drifter
  3. Devout
  4. Tarot Youth
  5. Bird in my Window
  6. In the Lion's Mouth

2014/08/19 'In Tongues'

Track listing:

  1. Slow Knife
  2. Hwy
  3. Down & Out
  4. A Blow to the Head
  5. I Could see Everything
  6. No Enemy
  7. Womb
  8. Lazarus, You've Been Dreaming
  9. Dead Friend
  10. See You Soon


References

  1. ^ Kaye, Ben. Consequence of Sound http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/09/stream-roadkill-ghost-choir-quiet-light-ep-cos-premiere/. Retrieved 9/16/2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "'Help Roadkill Ghost Choir Finish Their Record'". Kickstarter. Roadkill Ghost Choir. Retrieved 9/16/2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ "The Late Show with David Letterman". CBS Network. Retrieved 9/16/2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ Drell, Cady. "'Roadkill Ghost Choir "In Tongues" Album Review"". Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9/16/2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ Jacobs, Justin. "Roadkill Ghost Choir: In Tongues". Relix Music Magazine. Relix. Retrieved 9/16/2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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