When vocalist Bill Arteaga, bassist Nate Christenson, guitarist Ian Erard and drummer Jeff Wagner formed Snowsera in the spring
of 2007, the four University of Illinois students deliberately chose a name devoid of any existing meaning. Instead, their
moniker, like their music, is an open invitation to each listener – one which bids them to imbue it with personal experiences
and emotions.
In more tangible terms, Snowsera is a band that uses its diverse influences as just that – both a source of inspiration in which
to inject its own aesthetic and a common musical ground to connect with its audiences. The result: power drumming reminiscent of
Dave Grohl playing on Ringo’s kit; a grooving bass that marries Michael Jackson and Nirvana; guitar lines that fuse British
strumming with American riffs; forceful vocals that transcend traditional safe ranges with lyrical themes that are at once
relatable and thought-provoking.
Although comprised entirely of Chicagoland natives, the members of Snowsera are hesitant to tie themselves to just one location
– confirming the tacit truth that the band is most at home wherever a stage can be found (or created).
Over the past year-and-a-half, Snowsera has brought its high-impact live show to over 50 audiences crowded into rec rooms,
dimly-lit bars and concert venues across the Midwest. Along the way, the band has shared the bill with major label recording
artists (…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, This Is Me Smiling) and veteran Chicago indie acts (State & Madison,
Company of Thieves). Although the touring path Snowsera has blazed cuts through Chicago, Minneapolis and Terra Haute, nowhere
does its glow shine brighter than in Champaign, IL - the town where the band was conceived.
After “So Subtle” and “Trends” received significant airplay on WPGU, the band was honored with the titles of Best New Artist and
Best Live Performance at the 2008 WPGU Local Music Awards, as well as being named the station’s inaugural “Local Band of the
Week” in April. After self-recording/producing its first release, in June 2008 Snowsera entered Chicago’s Gallery of Carpet
Studios to record its second EP with producer Brian Zieske (The Academy Is, The Hush Sound, Sars Flannery). This collaboration
added fresh perspectives and new significance to the band’s music, because Snowsera is nothing if not the sum of its listeners.
As such, the time has now come to answer one final burning question:
What does Snowsera mean to you?
(courtesy of Chris Hassen)
An unreleased song called "The Squeeze" live from the Metro on 8/29/09:
Do you have Snowsera as one of your Top Myspace Friends?
Let us know by Messaging us!!!
Algren's debut album and its accompanying graphic novel are available now on iTunes, CD Baby, and others. Visit www.waywardsound.com for songs and images from the project!
Oct 1 2009 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Borg Ward Oct 2 2009 - Madison, WI @ Wiscos Oct 3 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Cals Oct 4 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Darkroom Oct 11 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Phyllis Musical Inn Oct 16 2009 - Champaigh-Urbana, IL @ The Courtyard Oct 17 2009 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway Oct 24 2009 - Galena, IL @ Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape Nov 6 2009 - Springfield, IL @ Bar None Nov 11 2009 - State College, PA @ Roustabout Nov 12 2009 - Brooklyn, NY @Don Pedros Nov 13 2009 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tritone Nov 14 2009 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery Nov 15 2009 - Danbury, CT @ Cousin Larrys Nov 16 2009 - Arlington, VA @ Galaxy Hut Nov 17 2009 - New Brunswick, NJ @ Court Tavern Nov 18 2009 - New Haven, CT @ Cafe Nine Nov 19 2009 - Cleveland, OH @ Pats in the Flats Nov 20 2009 - Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room Nov 21 2009 - South Bend,IN @ Anchor Inn Nov 25 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen Dec 4 2009 - Park Ridge, IL @ Pickwick Theater Dec 5 2009 - Galena, IL @ Miss Kittys Grape Escape Dec 6 2009 - Kansas City, MO @ The Brick Dec 7 2009 - Springfield, MO @ The Outland Dec 8 2009 - Oklahoma City @ Belle Isle Dec 9 2009 - Austin, TX @ Club 1808 Dec 10 2009 - Houston, TX @ TBA Dec 11 2009 - New Orleans @ The Circle Bar Dec 12 2009 - Memphis, TN @ Murphys
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Alright, it's a deal! And I'm gonna hold you guys up to it. :) When I see Snowsera perform in Texas, I'm gonna go up to you guys and give you the flyer and a copy of that last comment to prove I'm legit. :D -Carolina
I love the new songs! Especially Chase the Rabbit. And does the free shirt flyer have an expiration date? Cause when you guys come to Texas (and you said maybe March if I'm not mistaken) I kind of want to use it. :) -Carolina
did ya hear? DORMLIFE SHOW THIS THURSDAY! @Mad Maggies (51 s grove ave, ELGIN, IL) 21+, $5. Show's at 9. Come celebrate our comeback! Hope you guys are doing well. We REALLY wanna play some shows with you guys. "Darling" is one of the most ballin' songs EVER! <3 dL
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