Nevada Bachelors were an American

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, Washington, formed in 1997. The band's lineup consisted of Robb Benson (vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard), Mike Squires (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Ben Brunn (bass, backing vocals). Dusty Hayes was the band's drummer from their formation until 1999, and was replaced by Jason Finn. They released two studio albums, ''Carrots & So On'' (1998) and ''Hello Jupiter'' (2000), before disbanding in 2001.

History

Formation and ''Carrots & So On'' (1997–1999)

After moving to

in 1991, musician Robb Benson played with a number of bands before forming the Nevada Bachelors with Dusty Hayes (drums) and Ben Brunn (bass) in 1997. Later, adding to the lineup, former Eat the Feeling bassist and former Compass guitarist Mike Squires,. They recorded their debut album entitled ''Carrots & So On'' in February 1998 with Johnny Sangster producing, and the band co-producing, at Egg Studios in Seattle, Washington. The album was released on October 13 of that year through

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's PopLlama. The album was well received, earning comparisons to Blur, Supergrass,

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. The band toured in support of the album, while they played several shows supporting

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. However, by July 1999, Hayes had departed the band and was replaced by Jason Finn formerly of The Presidents of the United States of America, with the Nevada Bachelors supporting

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the same year.

''Hello Jupiter'' and disbanding (1999–2001)

In November 1999, the band recorded their second album entitled ''Hello Jupiter'' with producer Martin Feveyear at Jupiter Studios in Seattle, Washington, with the album released on April 11, 2000 through Pop Llama. The same year, Finn,

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and Chris Ballew reformed The Presidents of the United States of America while Squires joined

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as their live guitarist. By 2001, Benson disbanded the band, citing a lack of focus due to the band members involvements with various projects. Following the breakup, Benson released his first solo EP before forming Dear John Letters with producer, guitarist Johnny Sangster, bassist Richard Davidson and drummer Cassady Laton. However, the band disbanded in 2004 with Benson pursuing a solo career. Squires continued as live guitarist with

before joining

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then Loaded.

Band members

*Robb Benson – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard (1997–2001) * Mike Squires – lead guitar, backing vocals (1997–2001) *Ben Brunn – bass, backing vocals (1997–2001) *Dusty Hayes – drums, backing vocals (1997–1999) * Jason Finn – drums (1999–2001)

Discography

* ''Carrots & So On'' (1998) * ''Hello Jupiter'' (2000)

References

External links

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