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Facing Winter
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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

Drew deWaard
Bass

Liam Doyle
Secret Agent

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 )
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Shows Coming Soon! Batavia, Illinois

Facing Winter's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

Facing Winter has a New Bassist! Welcome, Drew!  (view more)

Please Read This 9-29-09  (view more)

The ever expanding empire (has once again expanded)  (view more)

Big News! 2009 Tour & New Album!  (view more)

June 17th!!!  (view more)

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   About Facing Winter


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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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Them Damn Kids

Them Damn Kids



Oct 1 2009 4:04 PM

we love you, facing winter, and cant wait for the new tunes!!!!!
Chicago Acoustic Underground

Chicago Acoustic Underground



Aug 31 2009 3:28 AM

Chicago Acoustic Underground is proud to announce the posting of Episode 219 - Facing Winter. You can download free and listen at http://www.chicagoacoustic.net or subscribe at iTunes in the Podcast section.

This was one hell of an amazing show! These guys are truly amazing. Go see them live and buy there music.

Think guys for an great show.

Michael Teach, Host
CAU
Overspill Poets

Overspill Poets



Aug 21 2009 7:52 PM

Nice work guys some finely crafted songs honed from an interesting mixes of influences. Inventiveness and sophistication that put me in mind of both Paddy MacAloon and Green Gartside. Good to hear something that transcends the usual four to the floor.
LORD_X_ODUS THE WILD ONION

LORD_X_ODUS THE WILD ONION



Aug 19 2009 1:38 AM

PRECIATE THE REQUEST NO DOUBT JUSTIN! KEEP ADDING & SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT INDIE MUSIC!
Luke

Lucas Siciliano



Aug 15 2009 6:47 PM

mega props for the gigs you got lined up.. I picked up a few and slapped them on my myspace calendar. Hopefully going to make it at the Elgin show. If I do I'll be sure to say my hello's
JD_Mathys

JD_Mathys



Aug 10 2009 5:22 PM

ok, i hope one of you has HTML on comments for one of your pages... i just went thru the trouble of posting your minty fresh banner on photobucket for this very reason!
Jon Van Pelt

Jon Van Pelt



Jul 30 2009 5:58 PM

For sure! I have a friend in Chicago who I might be visiting soon. Take care!
-Jon
Jon Van Pelt

Jon Van Pelt



Jul 30 2009 4:23 PM

Hey guys how's it going? A friend told me about you so I thought I'd give your music a listen and I have to say I love it. Coming from a music engineer in training --it sounds beautiful and is mixed to perfection.

I'm a recording artist based in south-eastern Idaho. I do a little gigging here and there, but if a tour ever brings you to this area we ought to play a show some time.
MTP

MTP



Jul 27 2009 4:53 PM

thank for adding New Explosion!! I love it!
melissa

melissa



Jun 16 2009 3:07 AM

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

Haley luna



Jun 3 2009 2:28 PM

thanks! :)
Luke

Lucas Siciliano



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 (READ NEW BLOG!)

IRL (READ NEW BLOG!)



May 12 2009 8:37 PM

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

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

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

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

Them Damn Kids



May 5 2009 7:51 AM

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

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!

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

SPEACH IMPEDIMENTS



Apr 11 2009 8:00 PM

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

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

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

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

Chad Headley



Mar 13 2009 5:23 AM

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

Lucy Dekay



Mar 11 2009 11:47 PM

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