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The Pale Figures are a rock band from Chicago. The band features the song writing of Chicago based musician - Aaron Lindstrom and New York based singer songwriter Cory Larson.
In 2006, Lindstrom contacted his old friend and label mate Cory Larson to talk to him about an idea he had for a recording project. Lindstrom called Larson from Sun Studio in Memphis TN., to ask him if he would be interested in recording an album at the famed Sun Studios in Memphis…Larson agreed and the plans were set into motion.
Over a period of two years Larson and Lindstrom traded music through the mail. The songs that the two were writing had to meet a certain standard, they had to be simple and they needed to be written with the theme and spirit of Memphis in mind.
In 2006 Lindstrom moved to Chicago and formed the band The Pale Figures with drummer - Doug Woods and started making plans to Record. The songs were written and the plans were set, The Pale Figures contacted Sun Studio to book the studio time only to find out that the studio wasn’t recording albums at the time. Lindstrom called some friends in Memphis and they pointed him in the direction of Sam Phillips Recording Studio and engineer Roland Janes (formerly of the Jerry Lee Lewis Band). The Pale Figures contacted Janes, sent him some of the preproduction and Roland agreed to take the project. Studio dates were set, Larson flew to Chicago to rehearse the tunes for 2 days and the band met the next weekend in Memphis. The band recorded 11 songs over a three day period, the collection is called the Memphis Sessions.
In addition, The Pale Figures thought it would be interesting to contrast the Memphis sound with the Chicago sound. The long lived rivalry between Chicago’s Chess Records and Memphis’s Sun Studio inspired The Pale Figures to expand the project to include the recording of 7 songs in Chicago at Electrical Audio with Steve Albini. The same rules applied as with the Memphis sessions -the songs had to be written in line with the engineering skills and reputation of Albini. The result of The Pale Figure’s efforts is a CD containing 19 songs the record is titled - Memphis and Chicago. The album was released on the Lindstrom brother’s record label – Peacefist Records.
The Band Consists of the Following Musicians:
Cory Larson – Guitars and Vocals
Aaron Lindstrom –Guitars and Vocals
Doug Wood – Drums and Percussion
Randy Raatz – Guitars
Gerry Boiciuc – Bass
Guest Musicians:
Brett Vandonsel formerly of the band Trouser is featured on the Chicago Sessions Record with his song – Concrete Vest.
Include Guitarist: Dan Carr
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ALBUM RELEASE DATE SLATED FOR NOVEMBER 2008
The Pale Figures Record is scheduled to be released at the end of November.
CORY LARSON TO RELEASE SOLO RECORD
Cory Larson from The Pale Figures is in the process of finishing his third solo record.
VIDEO SITE LAUNCED
The Pale Figures launch video site. The site features documentary footage of the recording sessions in Memphis and Chicago. The videos will be included in the documentary Hollow Vistas.
ROLAND JANES PLAYS GUITAR ON THE NEW ROY ORBISON BOX SET
Roland Janes engineer and producer of "The Pale Figures" - "Memphis and Chicago" record appears as a guitarist on the new Roy Orbison - "The Soul of Rock and Roll" box set. Roland Janes plays on The Roy Orbison Tracks - Mean Little Mama, Problem Child, Sweet and Easy to Love.
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THE PALE FIGURES ON LAST.FM
Click here Listen to The Pale Figures on the lastfm.com website.
THE PALE FIGURES COMPLETE RECORDING AND MIXING WITH STEVE ALBINI
The Pale Figures finished mixing the Chicago portion of their album today.
TIM FRANCISCO WINS THE PALE FIGURES LOGO DESIGN CONTEST
New York based Designer Tim Francisco wins The Pale Figures logo design contest.
click here to View the Winning Entry.
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Thanks to Not Lamer Tom Hibdon for turning me onto The Pale Figures, a band that will enigmatically avoid any easy comparison to anything you have heard before. The first song on this album, "You Are A Star" (sorry, did not soundbite this one), sounds like Willie Nelson playing with The Feelies and Pavement, while others evoke such obscure bands like The Vulgar Boatmen and The Texas Instruments with their laid-back, `hanging on the porch`strumming and when the heat turns up, it is all cool 90s indie rock, bringing to mind Versus , Spent and Pavement. But the band they most remind me, for those who are truly ultra-cool in your good tastes, is the late 80s Austin, Texas band, Glass Eye. If you know of what I talk about here, trust me, it is really, really, *really* cool music going on here with these 19 trax.
Speaking of, the title speaks to the fact there two different albums here with the 11 being recorded in Memphis and the other 8 recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini, surprisingly. The band is the same, the articulation of spirit with the material is reflected in the cities they were recorded in. It`s a cool story, which I will pull from their bio below.
In 2006 Lindstrom moved to Chicago and formed the band The Pale Figures with drummer - Doug Woods and started making plans to Record. The songs were written and the plans were set, The Pale Figures contacted Sun Studio to book the studio time only to find out that the studio was not recording albums at the time. Lindstrom called some friends in Memphis and they pointed him in the direction of Sam Phillips Recording Studio and engineer Roland Janes (formerly of the Jerry Lee Lewis Band). The Pale Figures contacted Janes, sent him some of the preproduction and Roland agreed to take the project. Studio dates were set, Larson flew to Chicago to rehearse the tunes for 2 days and the band met the next weekend in Memphis. The band recorded 11 songs over a three day period, the collection is called the Memphis Sessions. In addition, The Pale Figures thought it would be interesting to contrast the Memphis sound with the Chicago sound. The long lived rivalry between Chicago�s Chess Records and Memphis�s Sun Studio inspired The Pale Figures to expand the project to include the recording of 7 songs in Chicago at Electrical Audio with Steve Albini. The same rules applied as with the Memphis sessions -the songs had to be written in line with the engineering skills and reputation of Albini. The result of The Pale Figure`s efforts is a CD containing 19 songs the record is titled - Memphis and Chicago. Music fans in 2009 do not get a chance to hear records as organic and true as "Memphis And Chicago"celebrate the spirit of the wild and engage in the passions of The Pale Figures - the rewards are rich.
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Discography
Memphis and Chicago - CD RELEASE Release 2008
The Complete Pale Figures - Available on Micro SD
The Hollow Vistas - DVD RELEASE Release 2008
Golden Hits Volume 1 and 2
- Available on 8 Track RELEASE 2008
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Quick Bio:
Band Name: The Pale Figures
New Album Title: Memphis and Chicago
Recorded by: Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago, IL
Recorded by: Roland Janes (Formerly of The Jerry Lee Lewis Band) Sam Phillips Recording Studio, Memphis, Tn
Web Site: thepalefigures.com
Record Label: Peacefist Records (peacefist.com)
Tour: On Tour Now in the USA
Distribution: National USA and Europe
Music Style: Americana Alternative Rock Music
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Notes: We can mail you a cd.
Recent Shows: Opened for The Wailers
Press Release: For Immediate Release
The Pale Figures are a rock band from Chicago. The band features the song writing of Chicago based musician - Aaron Lindstrom and New York based singer songwriter Cory Larson.
In 2006, Lindstrom contacted his old friend and label mate Cory Larson to talk to him about an idea he had for a recording project. Lindstrom called Larson from Sun Studio in Memphis TN., to ask him if he would be interested in recording an album at the famed Sun Studios in Memphis…Larson agreed and the plans were set into motion.
Over a period of two years Larson and Lindstrom traded music through the mail. The songs that the two were writing had to meet a certain standard, they had to be simple and they needed to be written with the theme and spirit of Memphis in mind.
In 2006 Lindstrom moved to Chicago and formed the band The Pale Figures with drummer - Doug Woods and started making plans to Record. The songs were written and the plans were set, The Pale Figures contacted Sun Studio to book the studio time only to find out that the studio wasn’t recording albums at the time. Lindstrom called some friends in Memphis and they pointed him in the direction of Sam Phillips Recording Studio and engineer Roland Janes (formerly of the Jerry Lee Lewis Band). The Pale Figures contacted Janes, sent him some of the preproduction and Roland agreed to take the project. Studio dates were set, Larson flew to Chicago to rehearse the tunes for 2 days and the band met the next weekend in Memphis. The band recorded 11 songs over a three day period, the collection is called the Memphis Sessions.
In addition, The Pale Figures thought it would be interesting to contrast the Memphis sound with the Chicago sound. The long lived rivalry between Chicago’s Chess Records and Memphis’s Sun Studio inspired The Pale Figures to expand the project to include the recording of 7 songs in Chicago at Electrical Audio with Steve Albini. The same rules applied as with the Memphis sessions -the songs had to be written in line with the engineering skills and reputation of Albini. The result of The Pale Figure’s efforts is a CD containing 19 songs the record is titled - Memphis and Chicago. The album was released on the Lindstrom brother’s record label – Peacefist Records.
The Band Consists of the Following Musicians:
Cory Larson – Guitars and Vocals
Aaron Lindstrom –Guitars and Vocals
Doug Woods – Drums and Percussion
Randy Raatz – Guitars
Gerry Boiciuc – Bass
Guest Musicians:
Brett Vandonsel - is featured on the Chicago Sessions Record with his song – Concrete Vest.
Include Guitarist: Dan Carr
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