Black Diamond Bay
| Black Diamond Bay | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Associated acts | The Dears |
| Website | http://www.blackdiamondbay.org |
| Members |
Patrick Krief George Donoso III Roberto Piccioni Alexandre Lapointe |
Black Diamond Bay is Canadian independent rock band formed in 2006 and based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band consists of Patrick Krief formerly of The Dears on lead vocals, George Donoso III on drums, Roberto Piccioni (Keys) and Alexandre Lapointe (Bass).
History
Black Diamond Bay formed after Patrick Krief recorded his 7 song solo EP (Take it Or Leave) which was released August 2007 by Sunny Lane Records [1](Fontana North). Their debut record "Calm Awaits was mixed by David Schiffman (Johnny Cash, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers etc.) and was mastered by Howie Weinberg in NY (Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Muse etc.) The band's sound is described as "Rock with a genuine sense of space and dynamic; suggestions of Floyd, Radiohead and even McCartney".[2]
One possible inspiration for the band's name is Bob Dylan's epic song "Black Diamond Bay", which can be found on his 1976 album Desire.
Band members
- Patrick Krief: Guitar, Piano, Keys, percussion, Bass and Vocals
- George Donoso III: Drums and backing vocals
- Roberto Piccioni: Keys and backing vocals
- Alexandre Lapointe: Bass
Discography
Studio albums
- 2007: Take it or Leave (Krief EP)
- 2009: Calm Awaits
- 2009: Marching Backwards (EP)
See also
- Canadian rock
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- Category:Canadian musical groups