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Facing Winter
Rock / Acoustic / Indie

free music at www.facingwinter.com



there and back to Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/2/2009
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   Facing Winter: General Info
Member Since3/9/2005
Band Websitewww.facingwinter.com
Band MembersJustin Birchard
Vocals/guitar

Jeff Goluszka
Drums/percussion

Liam Doyle
Bass

InfluencesThings that happen and things that don't.
Sounds LikeAn organic blend of passionate vocals, alternating mellow and bouncy rhythms, intricate tonal textures, and warm recklessness.
Record LabelSeven Sided Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
House on the Hill w/ Stonehoney West Chicago, Illinois
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Lisa’s tripple threat rock ’n roll throw down (RSVP) Elgin, Illinois
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
Treehouse w/ Valentiger on tour from Grand Rapids West Chicago, Illinois
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Eddy’s Show! West Chicago
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Reggie’s Chicago, Illinois
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Cab’s Bistro Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Aug 12 2009 8:00P
Shark City with "The Threes" on tour from Kansas City Glendale Heights, Illinois
Oct 1 2009 1:00P
Jukebox Indie Fest (tentative) Wheaton, Illinois
Oct 16 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See Show Description, Wisconsin
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Minnesota
Oct 18 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Iowa
Oct 19 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Missouri
Oct 20 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Arkansas
Oct 21 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Tennessee
Oct 22 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Kentucky
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Illinois
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Illinois
Oct 25 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Illinois
Oct 26 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Indiana
Oct 27 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Indiana
Oct 28 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Ohio
Oct 29 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Michigan
Oct 30 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Michigan
Oct 31 2009 8:00P
TBA (Gifts From Gravity Midwest TOUR) See show description, Michigan

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Seas Drain Into Space
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New Videos!
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"290" Live Music Video!
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"Slowpoke" (Live 10/11/08)
Facing Winter performs "Slowpoke" (from the new album Seas Drain Into Space) live in front of a bonfire at Doyle's Moonjump Celebration Extravaganza on Oct. 11, 2008. Recorded in West Chicago, IL. This is the first time Facing Winter has released a live performance of this song. You can hear the original version of "Slowpoke" in FW's MySpace music player. You can also download the album version for 89 cents through the SNOCAP player on this page, or at facingwinter.com/merch.html.









"For Real" (Live 9/20/08)
With much enthusiastic support from the happy crowd, Facing Winter's Justin Birchard performs a solo version of "For Real" during a 28-song set at Seven Sided Studio on Sept. 20, 2008. Fans had been requesting this song for more than a year before Justin finally dug it up from the Facing Winter archive and busted it back out. This song was originally released in 2004 on Facing Winter's first release with their current lineup, EP '04. You can download it in the SNOCAP player on this page.









"Pocket of Change" (Music Video/Performance)
Justin recorded this one D.I.Y. style when he was bored at work. This song is the fourth track on Seas Drain Into Space, the forthcoming debut, full-length album from Facing Winter.















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BIO ... BIO ... BIO!



THE BAND:
   Described as “addictively melodic”, Facing Winter performs an energetic, acoustic, indie-rock style. Their appeal is a mixture of passionately moody vocals, alternating mellow and bouncy rhythms, intricate tonal textures, and warm recklessness.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES:
   Radiohead, Elliott Smith, Sunny Day Real Estate, Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, Tool, and more.

BAND MEMBERS (from left):
   Justin Birchard (vocals/acoustic guitar), Jeff Goluszka (drums/percussion), and Liam Doyle (bass). Going on five years together, the guys’ home base is in Glendale Heights, Illinois.

NEW ALBUM: SEAS DRAIN INTO SPACE:
   Facing Winter’s debut, full-length album will be officially released in fall 2008. Each of its 12 songs lends a different light to illuminate the album’s story and the character of the musicians behind it.    Seas Drain Into Space will be sold online via Amazon.com, iTunes, Napster, Snocap, Music.com, and many other retailers.

PAST RELEASES:
   The Sanctuary EP (2006), six tracks
   The Apple EP (2005), five tracks

RECENT SHOWS (Chicago):
   Double Door (7/5/08), Abbey Pub (11/13/08), Elbo Room, Beat Kitchen, Quenchers.

MORE ABOUT THE BAND:
   Acoustic-rock trio Facing Winter is made up of three long-time friends whose thoughtful songs appeal to many audiences.
   Facing Winter's music combines inviting vocals and crisp guitars with an earthy rhythm section for a textured, yet simple sound.
   The trio's frontman is Justin Birchard [MySpace], whose melodic voice and guitar are complimented by bassist Liam Doyle [MySpace] and drummer Jeff Goluszka [MySpace]. They've been together since December 2003.
   The foundation of Facing Winter will always be friendship, with a love for music.










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Facing Winter's Friends Comments
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☆ melissa ☆





Jun 16 2009 3:07 AM

noo problem! and i can't wait either, i'm soo excited =)
haley luna





Jun 3 2009 2:28 PM

thanks! :)
Luke





May 30 2009 2:55 AM

Phat I must say! Digg'n the video collection up on here... looks like you got some keen gigs to come... you rock that passion buzz'n with in welly well! Take good careth!
IRL Promotions (Looking for bands to promote!)





May 12 2009 8:37 PM

Sweet show.
Is that in Glendale Heights? I've never heard of that venue.
Malloukie





May 10 2009 3:53 PM

Hey hey there! Nice to hear from you! I am doing well! Was in your neck of the woods the other day performing with a children's theater company. How goes all with Facing Winter? A meet up would be most excellent in the near future! You boys performing anytime soon in chicago?
Dan and Leland





May 7 2009 12:38 AM

can't wait to rock out with ya'll in chi-town!!!
DF
Do what you want to





May 9 2009 6:19 PM

i thought i left this comment already but....

thanks! what did i do?
Them Damn Kids (new album!)





May 5 2009 7:51 AM

psst...cd release show on june 23rd!
Payne Receptors(NEW TRACK) Pyromancy!!!





Apr 29 2009 10:40 AM

Your CD is awesome my man! You're a great composer, and player! I especially love Soul Note, Killshot Bad Idea, and Pocket of Change! All of your lyrics are heartfelt, but Pocket of Change really struck a chord with me! Hope to talk to you soon my man! I love your lead work by the way!

--Peace and Love!!!
Kick Ass Alyssia!





May 2 2009 11:40 PM

just stopping by to say hi and i miss ya! keep doing your music thing.
stay sweet.
SPEACH IMPEDIMENTS





Apr 11 2009 8:00 PM

Much love.
Payne Receptors(NEW TRACK) Pyromancy!!!





Apr 21 2009 1:34 PM

Hope all is well my man! I received your disc in the mail just as I was on my way out to the hospital for routine stuff last week. Now that family has gone home, I finally had time to rip it to my music library! 6:30 AM here is about my bed time, so I'll check it out when I wake up this afternoon! Cool sticker! I added it to my sticker collection of cool disc and movies! =)

--Peace and Love!!!
PEZZETTINO





Mar 28 2009 9:28 PM

hey guys!

are you around on april 16? i'm having my cd release @ empty bottle!! can you come?

margaret
Lucy Dekay





Mar 14 2009 11:25 PM

Absolutely a delight last night!
Love the new songs! Love you guys!
xoxo
Lucy Dekay
Enigmatic Chad





Mar 13 2009 5:23 AM

Have an awesome show tonight! Wish I could be there.
Lucy Dekay





Mar 11 2009 11:47 PM

Wut up guys!
Can't wait to see you Friday!!
JILL~*





Mar 8 2009 6:52 PM

i'd love to go, when is it?
Wicked Allie!





Mar 9 2009 4:39 AM

not bad guys
keep it up (:

-Allie-
rubyann





Mar 6 2009 7:11 AM

it's my pleasure dear... mwah
rubyann





Mar 5 2009 5:57 AM

Thanks for the add I will surely feature you out as my feature friend for a week. Maybe next week. so that anybody will check out on you... ciao
Dan and Leland





Mar 5 2009 4:24 PM

Whattup gents? Looks like we're probably headed back to Chi-town in June! We gotta hook up a show @ your place!! Maybe even one in town too?

Peace
Dan
Trash Wednesday





Mar 1 2009 4:26 PM

Hello Chicago! GREAT page, great tunes.
Kadykneeguh♥





Mar 1 2009 4:49 PM

Hey! Thanks so much for the add, You guys rock! Good luck with everything :)
Marty Linville





Mar 1 2009 2:46 AM

Thanks for the hook-up. Hope all is well in Chi-Town.
Cheers! Marty
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Mar 1 2009 6:42 AM

Hey Guys!



Wow! You guys kick ass! We should play a show soon! Cause' You rock our faces off!

<3 Davey, Freshman 15
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