The Pale Pacific (formerly The Pale) is an

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band from Bellingham, Washington. The Pale Pacific began as a collaboration between Gabe Archer and his cousin Cameron Nicklaus, with Archer on piano/keyboards and Nicklaus on drums.

Discography

*'' First Attempt at World Domination'' (1997) - Always Never Records *'' Another Innovative Idea for the People on the Go'' (2001) - Always Never Records *'' Gravity Gets Things Done'' (2003) - Always Never Records, (2004) - SideCho Records *''The Pale/Copeland'' split EP (2003) - SideCho Records *'' Rules Are Predictable'' EP (2005) - SideCho Records *'' Urgency'' (2005) - SideCho Records *'' There Is a Cover Song'' EP (2010) - Released as a free download *'' There Is a Song Headed Straight for Your Face'' (2010) - Recorded live at The Crocodile on August 11, 2007

Also appeared on

¡Policia!: A Tribute to the Police (2005) (As The Pale) - Walking on the Moon
Live From the Morning Alternative Vol. 2, The End 107.7 (2005) - Gravity Gets Things Done (Live Acoustic)

Band members

Current

* Gabe Archer – lead vocals, guitar, keyboard (1994–present) * Cameron Nicklaus – guitar (1994–present) * Justin Harcus – bass (2005–present) * Greg Swinehart – drums, background vocals (2000–present)

Past

* Jared Archer – bass, guitar (1998-2001) * Lance Fisher – bass (2002) * Ryan Worsley – bass (2003-2004) * Nate Beede – guitar (2003)

References

External links

The Pale Pacific's official websiteThe Pale Pacific on MySpaceThe Pale Pacific on Facebook
Musical groups from Washington (state) {{US-indie-rock-band-stub