Peter Pisano - Guitars, Vocals
Mei Ling Anderson - Bass, Vocals
Peter Rosewall - Keyboards, Vocals
Bobby Maher - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
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Influences
The Beatles, Wilco, Serge Gainsbourg, T-Rex, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sufjan Stevens, Neko Case, Paul Simon
Sounds Like
The Wars of 1812 Status Quo Ante Bellum
ADR006/AR041
$10 (US) | $12 (INTL)
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"Status Quo Ante Bellum is a relaxing album that pulls you in, leaving you unable to hit stop until the last song is played" - Puddlegum
"The Wars of 1812 rise above typical pop-rock fare with smart, simple songwriting"
- The Badger Herald
"The Wars [own] up to their influences while simultaneously crafting their own irresistible sound."
- Reveille Magazine
For the most part, The Wars of 1812 were born from nothing more than five days spent together in a basement studio.
In the summer of 2oo6, four friends united in De Pere, WI to make a record. The group had played and recorded together in various pairings throughout the years, but never together. Over the course of five days, the quartet learned, rehearsed, recorded, and fashioned together a cohesive assemblage of nine songs, which would come to be known collectively as Status Quo Ante Bellum - translating to "as it was before the war." During their short week together, the new friends unexpectedly felt the need to pursue something more than a mere self-gratifying side project. With various ties in different cities, they would not be able to construct a sturdy plan for quite some time and, meanwhile, Status Quo would remain quietly concealed. Almost a year later, the Wars finally convinced each other to leave their homes, full-time jobs, and aspirations for graduate school in order to form together permanently as a band. In August of 2oo7, all four relocated and reunited in Minnesota's Twin Cities, and attempted to create a sound in a music scene they knew very little about.
One part Wilco, one part Spoon, and one part harsh Wisconsin weather all combine to produce this warm winter quilt of a record, though, through its cool tint of alt-country twang and beneath its warm, drawn-out pop melodies, Status Quo effortlessly exudes the full array of its home state's seasons. Lead singer and guitarist Peter Pisano's smiley yet sardonic vocals carry the album as the band delicately pushes forward through each song. The instrumentation is that of a typical set-up of guitar, bass, drums, and keys with select textural additives that make for a full, well-executed sound with its altering dynamics and intricacies.
With the release of their now year-and-a-half old Status Quo, The Wars of 1812 are presently looking to conquer their fan [base], expand regionally, and begin work on their follow-up record.
I sure do know the Kelpies! Katie and I were in this Guitar Orchestra for the Children's Theater a while back and we've kept in touch since then. I played a show with them not too long ago.
I just love your music! I hope to see a live show sometime :) ~Jess
Hey there! We are playing June 24th at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN let me know if your comming here is a link to print FREE tickets for you and your friends!
Yeah, a friend of mine and I saw you at the Stone Arch and really loved you!! We actually had Peter's mom Ellen as a prof and another former student told us you guys were playing!! We hope to catch another show sometime soon!!
Hey I'm in and out of Ohio this whole week doing shoots for a record label, and I wont be around to make it to your show. But I'll try and get to the next one that you guys have in this area.
oh, i feel like a mother whos kids have all gone off to college. And I dont think that makes me less of a man. Sleep over/party at our place when we do the sounds like summer sets? <3 T4
Vunderbar. It would be great to do a show sometime. I will keep ya posted.
At the stone arch, I was hanging out down by the river with some geese, and your bass lines wafted through the trees and lured me back up toward the stage. Great show! Way better than geese, and the geese were pretty entertaining. Good luck on tour -
WANTED: Cinematographer to help Frau House Pictures film live-band footage on the north side of Chicago. Up-and-coming band Wars of 1812 is headlining a show at McDunna's on Fullerton Ave. on JUNE 21st at 7 PM. Frau House Pictures is doing an independent music video and live concert footage for their show. This would be a non-paying, volunteer gig, but you would be able to use the finished project in your demo reel (and use us as a reference).
Interested? Please contact Heidi, Jordan, and Laura at Frau House Pictures at frauhouse@gmail.com.
i see you boys are packin up for the east coast andplaying here in DC in late June. would love to share a bill but it looks like its already full. no matter -- i'll be there anyway.
