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"A band on the verge of greatness" - Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Host of Writers' Block Party on Chicago Public Radio
"Scatteredtrees knows beauty when they see it and aren't afraid to crank out a dozen songs on the subject" - Time Out Chicago
"Scatteredtrees and their song 'Sparrow' makes the biggest impression...the band takes the wrenching feeling of emptiness and turns it into something beautiful" - The Stypod
Scatteredtrees began in September of 2003, when Nathan Eiesland (vocals and guitar) moved to Illinois from Minnesota and endeavored to write one song a month — no more, no less. He named each song for the month it was written: "February", "March", "April", et cetera. Nathan returned to Minnesota in June of 2004 to record the “Hollohills” album in Minneapolis.
When he moved back to Illinois the subsequent fall, he began writing a follow-up. Soon he had enough material, but wanted his next effort to include a permanent band. He enlisted Ryne Estwing (bass and vocals) and Justin Eisenbraun (guitar), both from Chicago.
Returning to Minneapolis in October of 2005, the three recorded “Song For My Grandfather”. With two albums under their belt, Scatteredtrees needed only find a permanent drummer. They added their longtime colleague Baron Harper, also from Chicago. After years of collaboration in the studio, Minnesota native Alissa Eiesland joined the group adding vocals, piano, and synthesizer in 2007. Nathan and Alissa have since permanently moved to Illinois. The five-piece signed with 4AM Records in 2007 and recorded the "Heart of Glass" EP at Engine Studios in Chicago. In 2008, Scatteredtrees completed their collaboration with 4AM Records and is now independent.
Scatteredtrees is featured on the Starbucks Entertainment release "Off the Clock, Vol. 1" which debuted on the Billboard Top 200 and has sold over 30,000 copies. "Off the Clock, Vol. 1" was mentioned in USA Today, Harp Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Paste, CMJ, and was featured in OK Magazine. The band has been featured on Chicago Public Radio and among 200 other radio stations nationally. They most recently performed at the 2008 SXSW Festival in Austin, TX.
the mpls show was amazing... when u come back in august u should push for another 18+ show... oh and did nate get rid of the gretch for the les paul he had?
Thanks fellas. i like your stuff too. i actually saw a gig you guys played a Lilly's about a year and a half ago in during the winter. Chris Robertson brought me along while shooting a few photos for you. Good stuff.
Thanks for following the Of The Isles trail to our music and for the request. We are grateful for your kind compliment. I really like your white room window photo.
my favorite band still only plays in illinois! i know there is probably nothing you can do about it. but, if at all possible, come to florida. i know its not close to you in the least, its not like, the next state over or anything, but seriously. shit man. im getting impatient :]
Ugh! ok so i get to First ave last night and i realize it's an 18 plus show and my friend wasn't 18 so i couldn't go.... i was super bummed! So i think you guys should come back soon. :) I'm sure you were simply phenomenal, i'm sorry i couldn't make it, and i hope you guys are doing awesome!
haha well i'm at least bringing one friend, and most likely more. I have no doubt that you will be amazing! You are honestly one of my favorite bands so i can't wait
Hey! So i just wanted you guys to know that i am super super excited about the concert in minneapolis this saturday. i've been waiting to see you guys in concert because you are one of my favorite bands! I can't wait and i hope you're doing well.
Thanks for finding my music and for the request. I really appreciate it, and I am glad that you are enjoying the songs. Your compliment means a great deal to me, and I thank you.
I really like the feel of "You Said You'd Wait." The other songs as well, for that matter. I see that we have a mutual appreciation for the music of Horse In The Sea, and I am honored to share your ears with a great band like them.
So, I am working mostly right now on recording the first album for the other band that I share with my wife called “The Woodlands.” You might like those songs as well [myspace. com/thewoodlandsmusic]. Anyway, thanks for your music. Cheers.
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xx "On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where'd you get that banana?" - Mitch Hedberg
i would be there in a heart beat but i live in nashville! actually my fiance's dad marty shrabel copied and packaged songs for my grandfather for you and i believe you you've talked to my fiance andrew on the phone. you are our favorite! we quote you all day! i would love you guys to sing at our wedding in a couple years but more on that later :)
Where can i found the lirycs of your songs? especially from "silence is musical" i love this song, well all your songs lol, good luck guys i hope one day come to Mexico lol take care bye:)
you guys arent as popular as you should be. it pisses me off ive been searching for the lyrics to silence is musical like all day and i couldnt find it but im just gonna listen to that song a bajillion times and then i'll know the lyrics
Thank you sooooo much for putting up Best Time of Year! When you played it at Subterranean the other night, it completely made my day! You played that song the first time I heard you guys and it is still my favorite! Put it on cd please!
