User:Tosettialex/A Classic Education
A Classic Education in an italian-canadian psychedelic indie pop band based in Bologna Italy, which formed in 2007.
| A Classic Education | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bologna, Italy |
| Music Genre | Indie Rock, Garage, Psych-Pop |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
Biography
[edit]A Classic Education in an italian-canadian psychedelic indie pop band based in Bologna Italy, which formed in 2007.
The band's membership now includes canadian born singer-guitarist Jonathan Clancy, guitarist Luca Mazzieri, bassist Paul Pieretto, organ and keyboardist Giulia Mazza, and drummer Federico Oppi.
A Classic Education have released two Ep's and one single and are currently signed to California label Lefse.
The bands music is a mix of dreamy guitars, sixties melodies, psych-pop, garage and classic songwriting.[1]
In 2009 and 2010 the band played at SXSW in Austin, Texas and at the CMJ festival[2] in New York and were picked by Spin Magazine[3] as one of the top bands to watch.
They participated in the 2011 Primavera Sound Festivale[4] in Barcelona, playing on Saturday 28th May.
In 2011 they completed their first tour of North America[5] supporting english band British Sea Power.
They are the first foreign band to participate in the Shaking Through Web Series[6], where they recorded the song Night Owl that will be featured in in their debut album.
In October of 2011, they released their debut long play entitled 'Call It Blazing'.[7]
Discography
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LPs
- Call It Blazing (2011, Lefse Records - U.S. --- Tannen Records - Italy)
EPs
- First EP (2008, self-released)
- Hey There Stranger EP (2010, Lefse Records])
Singles
- Best Regards/Rest 7" single (2009, Bailiwick Records)
- What My Life Could Have Been digital single (2009, Holiday Records)
Band Members
[edit]Jonathan Clancy (vocals, guitars)
Luca Mazzieri (guitars)
Paul Pieretto (bass)
Giulia Mazza (organ, keyboards)
Federico Oppi (drums)
External Links
[edit]http://www.myspace.com/aclassiceducation
http://www.aclassiceducation.com/
References
[edit]- ^ http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2010/09/a-classic-education-hey-there-stranger/
- ^ http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/10/cmj-2010-preview-a-classic-education.html
- ^ http://www.spin.com/gallery/spins-50-must-hear-bands-sxsw?page=40 Spin magazine
- ^ http://www.primaverasound.com/ps/?page=cartel&artista=387&lang=en Primavera Sound Festival
- ^ http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/02/a_classic_educa_3.html first tour of North America
- ^ http://www.shakingthrough.com/aclassiceducation
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/A-Classic-Education-Call-It-Blazing/master/381729