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.
