Mike Kinsella
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Mike Kinsella (born March 4, 1977) is one of three Kinsellas (brother Tim Kinsella and cousin Nate Kinsella) involved in many Illinois-based bands. First recognized in the music scene in Cap'n Jazz, a big player in the refinement of post-emo indie rock, he has since stepped into many new projects. From Cap'n Jazz, he became part of Joan of Arc, a band taking a bit more of an abstract, experimental approach to the indie music where Cap'n Jazz left off. While playing with Joan of Arc, The One Up Downstairs was formed along with Steve Lamos (American Football, DMS, The Geese) David and Allen Johnson (Very Secretary, Favorite Saints). The One Up Downstairs never released their 7" recording for Polyvinyl Records like they had planned because of a breakup. Polyvinylrecords has recently released them, years after being recorded. Following the departure of The One Up Downstairs, Mike Kinsella and Steve Lamos joined Steve Holmes (The Geese) and formed American Football. American Football created one full length and one EP which were released on Polyvinyl Records and played only a few shows before breaking up. A revival of the original Cap'n Jazz line-up Owls were formed and released a self-titled full length album. Mike's brother, Tim Kinsella, on vocals, with Mike on Drums, Victor Villareal on guitar and Sam Zurick (Joan of Arc, Make Believe, Cap'n Jazz, Owls, Ghosts and Vodka, friend/enemy, People Dick) on bass. Mike remains part of Joan of Arc, and began his current solo project called "Owen" in 2002, featuring Mike on everything heard, recording sometimes out of his mother's (Cap'n Jazz piano guest) home.
Mike continues to play with Joan of Arc, and perform as Owen.
[edit] Discography
- 1990-96 Analphabetapolothology - Cap'n Jazz - drums, vocals
- 1997 Portable Model of - Joan of Arc - drums
- 1998 American Football ep - American Football - guitar, vocals
- 1999 American Football - American Football - bass, guitar, vocals
- 1999 Live in Chicago 1999 - Joan of Arc - drums
- 2000 Gap - Joan of Arc - drums
- 2001 Owls - Owls - drums
- 2001 Owen - Owen - guitar, vocals
- 2002 Heart's Desire - Niamh Parsons - harmonica
- 2002 No Good for No One - Owen - guitar, vocals
- 2002 Open Ground - Kyle Fischer - drums
- 2003 Best of Altan: The Songs Altan - harmonica
- 2003 In Rape Fantasy and Terror Sex We Trust - Joan of Arc - bass, percussion, drums
- 2003 So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness - Joan of Arc - bass, drums
- 2004 Anyone in Love With You (Already Knows) - Rainer Maria - tambourine
- 2004 Owen/The Rutabega - guitar, vocals
- 2004 Total Eclipse of the Heart - The Love of Everything - drums
- 2004 (the ep) - Owen - guitar, vocals
- 2004 Joan of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain - Joan of Arc - drums
- 2005 I Do Perceive. - Owen - guitar, vocals
- 2005 The Association of Utopian Hologram Swallowers - guitar, vocals
- 2005 Presents Guitar Duets - Joan of Arc - guitar
- 2006 At Home With Owen
