Son, Ambulance is an American

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based in

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Biography

Singer/songwriter Joe Knapp recorded on albums of other bands, such as '' Fevers and Mirrors'' by Bright Eyes, before releasing Son, Ambulance's debut album—a split with Bright Eyes called ''

Oh Holy Fools ''Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance & Bright Eyes'' is a split EP by Son, Ambulance and Bright Eyes, released in 2001 by Saddle Creek Records. All of the songs by Bright Eyes on the EP can also be found on their EP '' Don't Be Fright ...

''. Since then, they have released two more albums: '' Euphemystic'' (2001) and '' Key'' (2004). The latter was referred to as KEY for the small skeleton key in the CD artwork. Son, Ambulance's lineup has cycled through many phases. Credited musicians for the ''Euphemystic'' release included Robert Little on bass, Jeff Koster on drums, and Jeff Tafolla on keyboards. Before, after, and during the recording of ''Key'', the following musicians have been collaborating with the band: Dylan Strimple, Erica Petersen, Daniel Knapp, Jesse McKelvey, Jeff Koster, Jenna Morrison, Corey Broman, John Voris, Landon Hedges, Dereck Higgins, James Cuato, David Ozinga, Zach La Grou, and

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. Son, Ambulance completed a third album, '' Someone Else's Deja Vu'' in January 2008, for release in 2008. With its

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production, Knapp and Koster brought in talented guests to help, including members of

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and

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. In February 2015, they has been signed as "active" on the

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website after being labeled "inactive" for an indefinite time.

Joe Knapp

Joe Knapp also the lead singer and songwriter for Son, Ambulance. Knapp has also collaborated with friends and musicians such as Bright Eyes and David Dondero, appearing on Bright Eyes' ''

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'' EP (1999), '' Fevers and Mirrors'' (2000), and ''Noise Floor: Rarities 1998-2005'' (2006); David Dondero's ''The Transient'' (2002) and # Zero With A Bullet (2010); and Ghosty's ''Three Pop Songs'' (2002). Joe was Nebraska State Chess Champion in 2012. He has been working for the City of Omaha Planning Department.

Band members

*Daniel Knapp *Joe Knapp – lead vocalist *Zach La Grou *David Ozinga *Dylan Strimple *Robert Little – bass *Jeff Koster – drums *Jeff Tafolla – keyboards

Discography

Albums

*'' Euphemystic'' (2001,

Saddle Creek Records Saddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Mike Mogis and Justin Oberst in 1993 (as Lumberjack Records). Mogis soon turned over his ...

) * ''Key'' (2004, Saddle Creek Records) *'' Someone Else's Deja Vu'' (2008, Saddle Creek Records)

Compilations

*'' Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance and Bright Eyes'' (2001 ·

) *''

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'' (2002 ·

) * ''What Matters Most'' (2005 · Welcome Home Records)

References

External links

Son, Ambulance official websiteSaddle Creek Records

David Dondero
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