The 440 Alliance

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The 440 Alliance is an American cello rock band from Arlington, Texas. The group formed in 2004 and is known for their diverse approach to the cello, incorporating electric effects, turntables, piano, guitar, and mallets. They received national exposure on NPR's All Songs Considered[1] and on FOX's musical reality show, The Next Great American Band.[2]


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[edit] Current members

  • Drew Johnson (High Notes) – cello, banjo
  • Brandon Vanderford (Lieutenant Branderford) – drums, mallet percussion
  • Neil Fong Gilfillan (Maestro Fong) – cello, turntables
  • Andrew Walton (Captain Bringdown) – cello, drums
  • Nathan Keefer (Major Scales) – cello, piano

[edit] Former members

  • Cody MacCafferty (Commander Cody) – drums
  • Benom Plumb - drums

[edit] Discography

  • Playin' Cellos, 2005
  1. Miserlou - Dick Dale and the Deltones
  2. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
  3. Classic Crunk
  4. A Day in the Life/Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) - The Beatles (live)
  5. Super Mario Bros. - Koji Kondo (live)
  6. 440 Jam (live)
  • The 440 Alliance, 2006
  1. This is Gonna Rock!
  2. 440 Jam
  3. Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden
  4. Tango de la Turntable
  5. Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
  6. Title
  7. I Am the Walrus - The Beatles
  8. ¡Te Gusta 440!
  9. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The 440 Alliance: 'This is Gonna Rock!'", NPR, 2007-6-17. Retrieved on 2007-12-20. 
  2. ^ "Great American Bands", Fort Worth Star Telegram, 2007-10-19. Retrieved on 2007-10-19. 

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