Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!

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Volcano, I'm Still Excited
John Robinette performing at Mojo's in Columbia, Missouri
John Robinette performing at Mojo's in Columbia, Missouri
Background information
Origin Austin, Texas cum Brooklyn, New York
Genre(s) Alternative rock
Years active 2002–present
Label(s) Polyvinyl Records
Website Official website
Members
Mark Duplass (vocals, keyboards)
Craig Montoro (guitar, vocals)
John Thomas Robinette, III (drums, vocals)
Former members
Byron Westbrook (guitar)

Volcano, I'm Still Excited!![1] is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York (originally from Austin, Texas). Their name is reportedly inspired by the Tom Hanks film Joe Versus the Volcano,[2] though the band has never revealed the inspiration for the name.[3] The band's name has been described as "ludicrous."[4]

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[edit] History

The band can trace their beginnings back to 1998. At the time, Duplass was touring the country in support of his solo debut, Small Hands. This earned him a record deal with Mercury Records.[5] After another solo release, Duplass moved from Austin to New York City to pursue his music career. Shortly after arriving in New York, Duplass was diagnosed with tendinitis in both of his arms,[6] and was told that playing the guitar would further aggravate his injury.[7] Wanting to remain in music, Duplass enrolled in City College of New York to study composition.[8] He turned to playing the organ as it was the only instrument which he was able to play pain-free.[9]

Duplass returned to Texas in late 2002 to record songs he had written. This resulted in Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!'s debut EP, Carbon Copy. The Austin Chronicle favorably compared "The New Brad" from Carbon Copy to Rufus Wainwright.[10] While touring to support this release, the band was noticed by Polyvinyl, who released the group's full-length eponymous debut.[11]

The band draws inspiration from acts such as Elvis Costello, Guided By Voices, Death Cab For Cutie, Beulah and Wilco, according to Duplass.[12]

[edit] Other pursuits

In addition to their activities with Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, the individual band members have collaborated with other artists. Craig Montoro contributed to Mates of State's 2003 release Team Boo as well as Sufjan Stevens's Illinoise in 2005.[13]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Borolla, Caroline, Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, CMJ, <http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=545494>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 
  2. ^ Goldstein, Hartley (2004-02-24), Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Album Review, Pitchfork Media, <http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23028-volcano-im-still-excited?artist_title=23028-volcano-im-still-excited>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 
  3. ^ Shvartsman, Dan (2004-03-08), Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Interview, 30music.com, <http://www.30music.com/int.php?action=archiveInt&int=45&term=V>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 
  4. ^ Hancox, Dan (2005-08-01), The Download, New Statesmen, <http://www.newstatesman.com/200508010027>. Retrieved on 13 November 2007 
  5. ^ Sendra, Tim, All Music Guide/MSN Music Biography, All Music Guide/MSN, <http://music.msn.com/artist/?artist=16642460&menu=bio>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 
  6. ^ Rafferty, Ryan (2004-03-04), Quirky band holds its own, The Observer, <http://media.www.ndsmcobserver.com/media/storage/paper660/news/2004/03/04/Scene/Quirky.Band.Holds.Its.Own-625161.shtml>. Retrieved on 13 November 2007 
  7. ^ Polyvinyl Biography, Polyvinyl Records, <https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/bands/band_info.asp?bandID=113>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 
  8. ^ Wallen, Doug (2004-02-11), Three For Fighting, Philadelphia Weekly, <http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=6840&highlight=Volcano,%20I\'m%20still%20Excited!!>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 
  9. ^ Lindsay, Cam (2004-June-August), In Music We Trust Review, In Music We Trust, <http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/66r51.html>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 
  10. ^ Gray, Christopher (2003-03-14), TCB, The Austin Chronicle, <http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid%3A149236>. Retrieved on 13 November 2007 
  11. ^ Ewing, Drew (2004-02-05), Volcano rebels against mainstream sound, The University News, <http://media.www.unewsonline.com/media/storage/paper953/news/2004/02/05/UndefinedSection/Volcano.Rebels.Against.Mainstream.Sound-1669462.shtml>. Retrieved on 13 November 2007 
  12. ^ Childs, Edwin (2002-10-30), Indie rock trio blazing its way from coast to coast, Red and Black, <http://www.redandblack.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=ab4d8c21-7fe8-41e1-8aa5-fb169db12016>. Retrieved on 13 November 2007 
  13. ^ Ford, Jon, BBC Album of the Day, BBC, <http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/whatson/aotd/aotd_sufjan_illinoise.shtml>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007 

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