Hello cheb-ga,
The band you are looking for is Galicja.
According to Metro Times Detroit,
http://www.metrotimes.com/metropolis/sonic/artistprofile.asp?id=5574
“"Galicja (pronounced 'Ga-lee-see-uh') is a 5-piece band from the
Detroit area featuring guitars, bass, drums and -- fairly uniquely --
cello. Galicja has been in existence since the summer of 1997, playing
shows in Detroit and building a local following and reputation. Their
'sound' could be described as slower, melodic and introspective,
somewhere in the realm of the Velvet Underground, Joy Division and
American Music Club. Their name comes from a region now part of the
Ukraine which, during the beginning of the 20th Century, was one of
the intellectual and artistic hubs of Europe.”
Toledoentertainment.com list the members of Galicja as:
http://www.toledoentertainment.com/bands/bandgalicja.html
Jan Cameron: Guitar
Megan Lynn Morrill: Cello/ Vox
Aaron Warshaw: Guitar/ Vox
Teri Lynn Williams: Bass/ Vox
Sarah Zeiden: Percussion
They have made two recordings: a 10” vinyl, “Blocking Your View” in
1998; and a CD/LP “The Longest Wait” in 1999, both on Spectator
Records.
Metro Times Detroit has three songs from “The Longest Wait” available
for download (scroll to the bottom of the page).
http://www.metrotimes.com/metropolis/sonic/artistprofile.asp?id=5574
"As If I Wanted"
"A Smile"
"Just Let Go"
I found “The Longest Wait” listed for sale at two websites:
Insound
http://www.insound.com/annex/searchalpha.cfm?searchby=G
“The Longest Wait CD - $11.99
GALICJA
Label: Spectator”
APEXCD
http://www.apexcd.com/CDs/apexCDList.asp?artists=g
galicja the longest wait spectator $7.99
I am not familiar with these websites and cannot confirm if the CD is
actually available.
Metro Times Detroit provides the following information about Spectator
Records:
http://www.metrotimes.com/19/23/Features/lmusLasting.html
“SPECTATOR RECORDS
PO Box 385
Royal Oak, MI 48068
e-mail: spectator@aol.com
www.spectator-records.com
Proprietor: Aaron Warshaw”
I tried to find Spectator Records at
http://www.spectator-records.com/
and
http://www.spectatorrecords.com/
Neither website was functioning.
I have sent e-mails to Aaron Warshaw, and to the music editor at Metro
Times Detroit to try to obtain more information about the band.
I have not yet received any responses. If I do receive a response, I
will post that information here as an answer clarification.
Other references:
AllMusicGuide Biography for Galicja
(Search “Artists” for Galicja)
http://www.allmusic.com/
“Named after a European location one of the premier intellectual hang
out in Europe during the turn of the century, Galicja represent
Detroit, MI upon their 1997 formation. Consisting of a five piece
lineup that includes two guitarists, a bassist, a drummer and a cello
player, the bands sound has been comparable to The Velvet Underground,
Echo and the Bunnymen, and the Rachels. In 1998, Galicja had the
chance to document their music with the 10" Blocking Your View on
Spectator Records. This was followed by their first full-length The
Longest Wait released in 1999 on the same label.”
AllMusicGuide Review of “The Longest Wait”
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=CASS80305260124&sql=Avgxvad1kl8w4
Metro Times Detroit, Review of “Blocking Your View”
http://www.metrotimes.com/metropolis/sonic/recordreview.asp?id=612
Metro Times Detroit, “In One Ear”
http://www.metrotimes.com/music/ioe/19/09.html
I hope you have found this information helpful. If you have any
questions, please request clarification prior to rating the answer.
Googlenut
Search Strategy:
Searched All Music Guide ( http://www.allmusic.com ) for variations on
the names “Gallicia” and “Galicia”. I was successful when I entered
only “galic”.
Successful Google Search Terms:
Galicja "blocking your view"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&safe=off&q=Galicja+%22blocking+your+view%22&btnG=Google+Search
"Spectator Records"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&safe=off&q=%22Spectator+Records%22&btnG=Google+Search
"The Longest Wait" Galicja
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&safe=off&q=%22The+Longest+Wait%22+Galicja&btnG=Google+Search
I also performed searches on the band member’s names with no real
success. |
