Abe Vigoda (band)
| Abe Vigoda | |
|---|---|
 Abe Vigoda performing at the Bard College SMOG Club. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chino, California |
| Genres |
Earlier: tropical punk rock, tropicalismo Later: Dark Wave, Post-punk, Shoegaze |
| Years active | 2004-2014 |
| Labels |
Olfactory Records[1] Silencio Records Post Present Medium Not Not Fun Bella Union oms-b |
| Associated acts |
Emergency Ensemble Colorwheel |
| Members |
Juan Velazquez Michael Vidal David Reichardt Dane Chadwick |
| Past members |
Gerardo "Reggie" Guerrero Zach Downing |
Abe Vigoda is a punk rock band based in Los Angeles, California, originally from Chino, California; a city in the Inland Empire. They frequently perform at The Smell.[2]
The name is a reference to longtime actor Abe Vigoda.
Skeleton, Abe Vigoda's third full-length album, was released in the US on July 8, 2008.[3] In 2009 the EP Reviver followed. They finished recording their fourth full-length album titled 'Crush' on February 24, 2010. Crush was released on 20 September 2010 and was ranked 40th on Pitchfork Media's list 'The Top 50 Albums of 2010'.
Discography
Albums
EPs
- Reviver (2009)
7" vinyl
- Abe Vigoda / Child Pornography (2006)
- Abe Vigoda / Mikaela's Fiend (2007)
- Animal Ghosts (2007)
References
- bio on Allmusic
- ↑ OlFactory artist page for Abe Vigoda
- ↑ DiScover: Abe Vigoda - DrownedinSound
- ↑ Rejoice: Abe Vigoda announce new album details - DrownedinSound