Arbor Day began in 1999 when two freshmen at New York University became engaged in a very serious conversation regarding various bootleg versions of the Beach Boys' SMiLE. This conversation led to a close friendship, which led to a semester of musical experimentation. But it wasn’t until that Christmas break when singer/songwriter Dileepan Ganesan recorded a batch of songs and then played them for his friend Andrew Levine (trombone, Theremin) upon his return to classes, that Arbor Day took a more solid form. These songs provided the basis for the group's sound: a subtle blend of 60s pop, indie rock aesthetic, and plenty of catchy melodies.
The first EP by Arbor Day, the six song Radar Boy, was released in 2003 on the group's own …Or Best Offer Records. The release featured one of the songs from Ganesan's original home recordings, the jangly guitar driven "Vegetable". Radar Boy, was well received by local press, garnering comparisons to the Smiths and the Beach Boys (the Village Voice) and Orange Juice (TimeOut NY). In 2006, the group recorded their follow-up EP, Braver Than Today, again releasing it on their own …Or Best Offer Records. A 7" single for the leadoff track "This Misery" was released by Awesometown Records in 2007.
On stage, the group now performs as a seven piece rounded out by the talents of guitarist Ben Haberland, viola player Amy Cimini, pianist Gabrielle Fastman, bassist Fabian Martinez and drummer Jon Gilmore. Arbor Day has shared bills with like minded acts such as of Montreal, Tilly & the Wall, The Hidden Cameras, and The Minders and has performed at such venerable venues as the Bowery Ballroom, the Mercury Lounge, and the Knitting Factory, just to name a few. Future plans include more recording, touring, and spreading their brand of infectious indie pop across the world.
many thanks for the add.fortunately i could buy your two CD.and all songs great!! so i'm enjoying your music! and i'm very glad that you accepted my friend request.i love your music. best wishes from Tokyo:)
I'm all jealous because you are all in arbor day, while I have to wait two more hours
where am I going to plant a tree?
do they give out free tree seeds?
Groundhog's Day
and
Arbor Day mean way more to me than President's Day or Easter or Memorial Day (though, the Easter Vigil is the best Catholic Mass they do - that is only saying so much)(also, I like America, Abraham Lincoln AND even in these times, Thomas Jefferson)(but Arbor day is better)
