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Sequoia
Alternative / Indie / Rock

"know that you’re still welcome"

Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  5/12/2008
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   Sequoia: General Info
Member Since6/10/2004
Band Websitesequoiamusic.com
Band MembersWade Work
Tim Jepsen
Dan Wagner
InfluencesThe fact that all three of us listen to different music. Also the fact that we all like mozza beefs...dipped, bitches. It's what put Chicago on the map. Wait. What?
Sounds LikeWe've been told that we sound like a boy band. A shitty boy band that plays their own instruments and can't dance or sing with high-pitched voices. Oh, and we sort of have beer belly's...
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 17 2008 9:00P
Pier West with: Matt Stevens Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
May 18 2008 8:00P
Beat Kitchen BRICE WOODALL CD RELEASE! Chicago, Illinois

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   About Sequoia

Time To Change is up for grabs. In Technicolor©.


L/R: Bear | Lord Braun


We’re three guys that like to play/write music. The end.


If we (the royal "we") build it...


“You have those dreams as a kid of growing up and doing something with your life…I just wanted to play music,” states Dan Wagner, drummer for Chicago rock outfit SEQUOIA. He and his band mates, Wade Work (vocals/guitar) and Tim Jepsen (bass), have been doing just that for years now in the Chicago area. Building around an immediate connection formed over five years ago and a not-to-be-missed live show that is as delicate and moving as it is powerful, the guys have constructed a unique and frightfully catchy sound which is deftly employed on their latest full-length, Time to Change. The album blends together the heavy atmospheres and driving rhythms of indie-alt-rock giants like HUM and SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE with the quirkiness and melodic vision of artists such as THE SHINS and BAND OF HORSES.

A marked departure from their last full length, Monday Morning, everything about Time to Change points SEQUOIA towards bigger and better things; from the finely tuned song structure, to the raw but balanced recording (courtesy of Tate Eskew), to the carefully crafted words. “We’re more comfortable with where we’re at, more comfortable in our own skin,” states front man Work when asked about how the band has grown. His words ring true as you listen to Time to Change; SEQUOIA is an original band with an unoriginal approach - make the music that you want to make.

Take Time to Change for a spin and let SEQUOIA show you what is oftentimes missing in today’s music scene; honest and interesting tunes that come straight from the heart.
-Ian Lashbrook

"...Either I’ve been playing way too much Guitar Hero, or Sequoia can write some really catchy riffs that make me want to pick up a guitar (real, plastic, or air) and play along…or maybe it’s both..." - William Jones
www.punkbands.com

"...Which is ultimately what Sequoia does, tries to create a score that goes along with the kind of things that happen to us every day. If you enjoy bands like Hum or Jawbox, you may find them well suited for your soundtrack..." - Mark Oster
www.badresa.com


If you would like to purchase our full length digital media with artwork created by Ryan Thurlwell (you best click that link...you WILL NOT regret it) please click below, follow the steps and we’ll mail you a copy:


We have a DVD from a live set we played at the Double Door in Chicago for sale at the low cost of $5. Let us know and we’ll send you a copy, just don’t talk to Dan about it...he does not have a good relationship with the USPS.

Here’s a sample:


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Sequoia's Friends Comments
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Its Ryan





May 11 2008 6:57 PM

The plane is still getting worked on in the hanger and has a estimated departure day of July 20th! Twin Lakes? Call me on friday.....I would love to come!
Its Ryan





May 10 2008 11:29 AM

I want my cd! I will pay for it...lets go drink before my critter gets here!
Yourself and The Air





May 7 2008 7:16 PM

whole lotta nothing, dig your vibrations
The Drive





May 7 2008 1:59 PM

It was great to hear you guys at the Beat Kitchen last month. Hopefully we can play a show together sometime in the future. Take care yosifs

Rob
ca_jas





May 6 2008 8:30 PM

Your music continues to rule! Thanks guys.
the official S!





May 6 2008 9:36 AM

what up man?dude i have ta catch one of your shows.
VEZA/SANCTION LANGUAGE/OUTFITTERS





Apr 28 2008 8:13 AM

Sup boys??
OSTELLO





Apr 26 2008 4:45 PM

hee-hee-hee, shut up :)
dilutedinnocents





Apr 20 2008 7:44 AM

I miss seeing you guys play. Music in Athens just isn't the same as Chicago.
Sequoia Sound System





Apr 18 2008 7:00 AM

Bigup our big tree friends from the other side of the pond! am passing thru chicago tomorrow on way back to UK! respect for the add. Bass n Luv
The Grandmaster Matt Daddy™





Apr 12 2008 8:56 PM

for some reason i think you guys should just play a show in my bedroom haha, stay focused you guys are awesome!!!!!
cat





Apr 10 2008 11:19 AM

Heh thanks guys ya really should come over sometime
VEZA/SANCTION LANGUAGE/OUTFITTERS





Apr 10 2008 9:53 AM

Sup yall??
park ranger





Apr 3 2008 1:18 PM

You guys sound great! Thanks for adding us.

Park Ranger
Something Worth Dying For





Apr 2 2008 9:42 PM

Wade,

You interested in hitting the subs with us, April, 11 2008 at Ambrosia
2771 Black Rd., Joliet, Illinois 60435


Let us know if you are interested

Thanks
Bill
George Stass





Mar 31 2008 3:37 PM

Hey Dan. I love the tunes. Very inspiring. Keep on Rocking! You guys sound great.
the official S!





Mar 28 2008 1:58 PM

HEY DAN JUST STOPPIN BY TO SAY WHATS CRAKIN MAN,HOPE ALL THINGS ARE GOOD.PEACE STEVE.
···billy···





Feb 24 2008 6:46 PM

Tim!!! You guys still rock after all these years! -Billy D.
Dan





Feb 20 2008 8:34 PM

Dan- Thanks for the disc. Honestly, it's one of my favories and hasn't left my car's CD player since we saw RAMBO. Beautiful tunes. You should have a custom drumset made of real Seqouia wood.
Captain Sausage pants





Feb 20 2008 11:31 AM

Wade,

Whats up!

My band has a show on Friday 2-29-08 at
Silvie’s Lounge
1902 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, Illinois 60613

and we need another band would you guy's be interested.

let me know,

Thank
Bill
Story of the Sea





Feb 14 2008 8:59 AM

whoot whoot.
Jenny Dalton





Feb 12 2008 8:00 PM

Thank you :) Have a lovely Valentine's week <3 Jenny Dalton
A Modern Love Story ON TOUR





Feb 5 2008 7:20 PM

hey guys we are playing the sub t on feb 17th!!! if you aint doing anything you should come!!!

your old cousins AMLS
MR RUSSIA





Feb 4 2008 2:39 PM

Playing METRO this Saturday for FREE, you should come, you should care
The Sharp & Harkins Band





Feb 4 2008 2:04 PM

Hey Guys,
Good to meet ya! We were just in Chicago this weekend recording our next album and talked to some people who've heard of you. Very nice!
THE LEAGUE





Feb 3 2008 9:08 AM

Salut!

The League sera au Palais Bar le 7 février pour un 4x5 avec Ultrazeen, Vertigo et Tchen Tchen.
On t'y attend!

The League
Bear Claw





Feb 2 2008 1:12 PM

You had better bring some protection my friends, things might get a little messy.
shotgun for royalty





Feb 1 2008 9:31 AM

LOFT PARTY TONIGHT: 8PM
(FRIDAY FEB.1)

1278 n milwaukee: the Lucky Gator Loft :

SHOTGUN FOR ROYALTY
w/TONGUES, VETERANS, BUST!
the official S!





Jan 29 2008 1:17 PM

not much dan i hope ta find my way back ta playin out again.love the songs your recording. finished yet?let everyone know i said hey!
Zaggered Epoch





Jan 27 2008 8:12 AM

??????????
Hola SEquoia!
Graize for the fr