Tres Crow- guitar/vocals
Matt Goetz- bass/vocals
Michael Green- drums/percussion
Evan James- guitar/vocals/keyboards
Patrick Rickelton- guitar/vocals/keyboards
Influences
The Beach Boys, The Shins, Wilco, Pavement, The Beatles, Radiohead, Neil Young, Phish, Beck, Elliott Smith, Belle and Sebastian, Neutral Milk Hotel, Aimee Mann, Ryan Adams, Cat Stevens, Cake, Sigur Ros, Willie Nelson, Marvin Gaye, David Bowie, Van Morrison, Coldplay, The Doves, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, the Stones, The Beta Band, The Kinks, The Byrds, The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin
Sounds Like
I don't know. Check it out and tell us. Our self-titled CD is now available through iTunes & CDBaby
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT GREENLAND:
"Another Nashville Band Makes Headlines"
"Nashvillians watching Good Morning America today were likely surprised to see local quartet [actually quintet] Greenland performing on the show. Greenland, a relatively unknown band in Nashville's booming underground music scene, made it on the show by winning in the best song category in the YouTube Underground contest conducted in early October by Good Morning America, Cingular Wireless and, of course, YouTube.
"In the best song category, [Alex] Pastavas ... music supervisor for Grey's Anatomy and The OC and a guru of discovering undiscovered talent ... chose Greenland's 'The Way It Is,' a catchy pop song that, despite a few rough edges, still manages to get lodged in one's head. This is GreenLand's second competition this year and their second victory—their first came at The Muse's Battle of the Bands contest earlier this summer."
-Dave Rudolph - Nashville Cream - November 29, 2006
"Listen to 'The Way It Is' from Nashville band Greenland's self-titled EP, and you won't be surprised that the track was awarded Best Song in a recent YouTube Underground video contest."
-Birmingham Magazine - January 2007
"Although they only formed last January ... Nashville locals Greenland have already established a rather impressive following from Lexington, Va., to Knoxville and, of course, here in Nashville. They have a quintessentially poppy sound that resonates with listeners who appreciate an unusual blend of balladry and existential musings on 'Rip Van Winkle.' Underneath the wispy composition of tunes like 'The Way It Is,' Greenland confronts the angst-ridden conscience of one whose life is without progress: 'I never understood why I have always backed down,' vocalist Evan James wails before concluding, 'People never change, that’s the way it is.' Yet according to James and those who recently crowned Greenland champion of The Muse’s Battle of the Bands earlier this month, the quintet is evolving."
-Dave Rudolph - Nashville Scene - July 20, 2006
"['The Way It Is'] blends a sturdy bass line with both ‘70s and ‘90s guitar voicings and influences, plus a slashing lead vocal that nicely amplifies the tune’s message that any substantive social change must come through action rather than talk.
"But it’s hardly some sort of super-serious topical work. The singing and musical backing are loose and joyous, with the video for the tune echoing that sensibility through the use of interesting animation and figures ranging from animal figurines to a quick shot of Superman."
-Ron Wynn - Nashville City Paper - December 08, 2006
Seems that few bands in rock today make it on musical merit alone but
rather by gimmick or some hyperbolic story. Such is not true for
Greenland, who plan to dominate the world with pop/rock that doesn't
undermine the intellects of the harshest critics or alienate the
public by being too artsy or exclusive. Like every band, Greenland is
a product of its past. However, they adopt Beach Boys and
Beatles-esque harmonies and blend them with influences ranging from
Radiohead, Wilco, Phish and Coldplay to early '90s guitar rock and
'70s folk rock, the result being a refreshingly original, but not too
unfamiliar sound. They are unique in having four vocalists, three of
which are known to take the lead. Regardless, what stands out is an
innate sense for melody, pop hooks, and catchy choruses which give
Greenland's music a timeless quality that is not to be taken lightly.
"We realize that the power of the arts lies in its audience's passion
for introspection. Disillusionment, Unity, and Presence are
reoccurring themes. Although the subject matter is often deep, we have
a great time sharing it." The buzz about Greenland is out. And with
the release of their first self titled CD, only expect the buzz to
grow and grow.
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Hello! There's this very cool rock festival going on this weekend at Vanderbilt University. Lots of great acts including my friend, Alana Grace! You can check her out at: www. myspace. com/alanagrace and check out details of this music festival at: www. ritesofspring. com to see the line-up and all other details. Lady Antebellum, Spoon and Feist are going to be there among many other artists! All happening Friday and Saturday! Alana's playing on SATURDAY at 445pm, so come check her out! You won't be sorry that you did and there's lots of great music all the rest of the evening, too.
Just trying to spread the word about her and her music because she's been very supportive of Forget-Me-Not.
Please re-post this to help spread the word and hope you're having a great week!
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Hey, if you’re not busy Tuesday, we have a show at The Rutledge, downtown Nashville. Just trying to get some folks to come out. It’s a great venue, and there are some great bands playing with us. It’ll start around 8:00. Hope you can make it out.
Nashville- Check us out playing live opening up for P.O.D. this Saturday June 16th at the Journeys Backyard BBQ at the Cool Springs Galleria. It is a free all day event. We go on at 2:00.
I am not a maniac. I just like to speed a little. Okay, a lot. And if you are alluding to the near accident, I am offended. I was merely trying to get your attention. The minivan was in my way.
5/25 eh? Despite my dislike of fives, I will be there if I can drag someone else with me. That's right, I said drag.
