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, United States. Formed in 2004 the band is composed of singer Katrina Ford,

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Sean Antanaitis and drummer David Bergander, with a number of additional rotating members: Walker Teret plays bass, sometimes guitar, percussion and backing vocals; Tony Drummond plays keys, percussion and backing vocals; Tommy Rouse plays guitar and percussion.

History

In the beginning, the band's sound as a three-piece was centered on the unique output provided by all the instruments played by Antanaitis in the studio as well as live. He would play all of the music in the band including organ, Moog bass pedals,

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Members

* Katrina Ford (Vocals, Percussion) * Sean Antanaitis (Guitar,

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, Piano, Moog Pedal Bass, electronics) * David Bergander (Drums, Percussion)

Discography

Albums

* '' Celebration'' – (October, 2005) * '' The Modern Tribe'' – (October, 2007) * ''Hello Paradise'' – (December, 2010) * ''Albumin'' – (August, 2014) * ''Wounded Healer'' – (June, 2017)

Singles

* "Diamonds" – (December 5, 2005) * "War" – (February 20, 2006) * "New Skin" – (May 22, 2006)

Appearances

* David Bergander and Sean Antanaitis appear on the album ''

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References

External links

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