The Last Bison, formerly known as Bison, is an indie folk band that formed in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Last Bison originally dubbed their sound "mountain-top chamber music" combining elements of alternative indie-folk with classical sensibilities. Their first album Quill was released independently in September 2011 and received critical praise noting the band's complex arrangements, refined lyrics and vocal harmonies.[3]
The band initially received airplay on WROX-FM in Norfolk, Virginia.[4][5] James Steele, the station's program director, stated that "Switzerland", the first single from their debut album, prompted the biggest audience response of any tune in his five years at the station.[6] The band was signed to Universal Republic records in 2012, and released 3 projects with the label: the Inheritance EP, the Inheritance album, and the Sleigh Ride EP. The option to continue for another album cycle with Republic was not renewed, and in February 2014 the band became independent. In April 2014 The Last Bison began recording their third full-length album, VA, which was released independently in September 2014. They released an EP, Dorado, in 2015.
Ben Hardesty's (vocals and guitar) songwriting bears sonic resemblance to groups such as Fleet Foxes, Mumford and Sons and The Decemberists.[7] Folkhive stated "Dare I say that [The Last] Bison is to folk what Arcade Fire is to indie rock? Boasting 7 members and a sound seemingly born on the tree covered mountain tops of Virginia [The Last] Bison lays down expansive and yet imminently listenable folk with an original feel I've not experienced in quite some time".[8][unreliable source] The band incorporates traditional folk instruments with a reed organ, percussion and classical strings. Independent Clauses stated "[The Last] Bison's debut album Quill uses the seriousness of Fleet Foxes' grounded sound as a framework, layering strings, bells and more on top. "Iscariot" and "The Woodcutter's Son" have a darkly pastoral bent that recalls pre-The King Is Dead Decemberists."[9][unreliable source] The Last Bison has headlined the Norva Theatre in Norfolk[10] as well as performed with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.[11] The Daily Press said of Bison's live performance, "The stars of [the] show did not disappoint. Bison skillfully performed complex arrangements and delivered songs with passion and sensitivity [...] [The Last] Bison is a unique musical outfit that creates an unusual energy on stage."[12]
Name changeedit
According to an e-mail sent out by the band on July 20, 2012, they officially changed their name from Bison to The Last Bison to avoid confusion with an identically named band.
Membersedit
Ben Hardesty – lead guitar, vocals, percussion[13]
Amos Housworth – cello, bass guitar
Previous membersedit
Jay Benfante – percussion
Teresa Totheroh – violin
David Solomon – percussion
Dan Hardesty – banjo, mandolin, guitar, backing vocals
Recorded in July 2012 at Fairfax Recording in Van Nuys, California. The Inheritance EP was released in October 2012. The full length came out in March 2013 and was a mix of re-recorded songs from Quill as well as brand new songs.[14]
Sleigh Ride (2013, Universal Republic)
Recorded at Minimum Wage Recording in Richmond and released November 2013.
VA (2014, independent)
Recorded in the Wigwam A-Frame on site at Triple R Ranch and at Parroco Production in Chesapeake. The full-length album was released September 2014.
Dorado (2015, independent)
Songs for Dorado were taken from the writing and recording sessions for the VA album.[15]
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The Last Bison formerly known as Bison is an indie folk band that formed in Chesapeake Virginia The Last Bison originally dubbed their sound mountain top chamber music combining elements of alternative indie folk with classical sensibilities Their first album Quill was released independently in September 2011 and received critical praise noting the band s complex arrangements refined lyrics and vocal harmonies 3 The Last BisonThe Last Bison at the NorVa TheaterBackground informationOriginChesapeake VirginiaGenresIndie folk 1 indie rock folk rock roots rockYears active2010 presentLabelsAntiFragile 2 UniversalWebsitewww wbr thelastbison wbr com Contents 1 History 2 Name change 3 Members 3 1 Previous members 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThe band initially received airplay on WROX FM in Norfolk Virginia 4 5 James Steele the station s program director stated that Switzerland the first single from their debut album prompted the biggest audience response of any tune in his five years at the station 6 The band was signed to Universal Republic records in 2012 and released 3 projects with the label the Inheritance EP the Inheritance album and the Sleigh Ride EP The option to continue for another album cycle with Republic was not renewed and in February 2014 the band became independent In April 2014 The Last Bison began recording their third full length album VA which was released independently in September 2014 They released an EP Dorado in 2015 Ben Hardesty s vocals and guitar songwriting bears sonic resemblance to groups such as Fleet Foxes Mumford and Sons and The Decemberists 7 Folkhive stated Dare I say that The Last Bison is to folk what Arcade Fire is to indie rock Boasting 7 members and a sound seemingly born on the tree covered mountain tops of Virginia The Last Bison lays down expansive and yet imminently listenable folk with an original feel I ve not experienced in quite some time 8 unreliable source The band incorporates traditional folk instruments with a reed organ percussion and classical strings Independent Clauses stated The Last Bison s debut album Quill uses the seriousness of Fleet Foxes grounded sound as a framework layering strings bells and more on top Iscariot and The Woodcutter s Son have a darkly pastoral bent that recalls pre The King Is Dead Decemberists 9 unreliable source The Last Bison has headlined the Norva Theatre in Norfolk 10 as well as performed with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra 11 The Daily Press said of Bison s live performance The stars of the show did not disappoint Bison skillfully performed complex arrangements and delivered songs with passion and sensitivity The Last Bison is a unique musical outfit that creates an unusual energy on stage 12 Name change editAccording to an e mail sent out by the band on July 20 2012 they officially changed their name from Bison to The Last Bison to avoid confusion with an identically named band Members editBen Hardesty lead guitar vocals percussion 13 Amos Housworth cello bass guitarPrevious members edit Jay Benfante percussion Teresa Totheroh violin David Solomon percussion Dan Hardesty banjo mandolin guitar backing vocals Annah Housworth bells percussion backing vocals Jonathan Smalt percussion Andrew Benfante reed organ keyboards guitarDiscography editQuill 2011 independent Recorded in two days live at Minimum Wage Recording in Richmond Virginia and released September 2011 Inheritance 2013 Universal Republic Recorded in July 2012 at Fairfax Recording in Van Nuys California The Inheritance EP was released in October 2012 The full length came out in March 2013 and was a mix of re recorded songs from Quill as well as brand new songs 14 Sleigh Ride 2013 Universal Republic Recorded at Minimum Wage Recording in Richmond and released November 2013 VA 2014 independent Recorded in the Wigwam A Frame on site at Triple R Ranch and at Parroco Production in Chesapeake The full length album was released September 2014 Dorado 2015 independent Songs for Dorado were taken from the writing and recording sessions for the VA album 15 Suda 2018 16 Tracked at COLLECTOR studios in Norfolk VA in the summer of 2016 17 References edit Monger James Christopher The Last Bison Biography amp History AllMusic RhythmOne Archived from the original on 23 May 2015 Retrieved 9 July 2017 The Last Bison McDonald Sam Bison Called a hit with Hampton Roads Listeners The Daily Press Retrieved 2012 02 02 McDonald Sam Bison and other local bands play to big crowd at 96X event in Hampton The Daily Press Retrieved 2012 02 02 Maisey Jeff Bison s Mountain Top Chamber Music Eclectic Chesapeake band rides Switzerland to success Veer Magazine Retrieved 2012 02 02 McDonald Sam Bison a folk band from Chesapeake is attracting a herd of fans The Daily Press Retrieved 2012 02 02 Carradini Stephen Bison s folk pop focuses on unique arrangements Independent Clauses Retrieved 2012 02 02 Samantha 22 January 2012 bison quill switzerland Retrieved 2012 02 02 Carradini Stephen 24 December 2011 Bison s folk pop focuses on unique arrangements Independent Clauses Retrieved January 5 2014 Feber Eric Chesapeake band headlines NorVa Thanksgiving food drive The Virginian Pilot Retrieved February 3 2012 McDonald Sam Bison to play Hampton Fundraiser The Daily Press Retrieved February 3 2012 McDonald Sam Bison and other local bands play to big crowd at 96X event in Hampton The Daily Press Retrieved February 2 2012 Transmission Publicity Bison on Episode 74 of The Collision Podcast The Collision Podcast Retrieved 2012 06 27 The Last Bison Dorado EP stream Premiere Pop Matters Retrieved 13 October 2016 Kress Bryan August 22 2018 The Last Bison Announce New Album amp Debut Cold Night Billboard Retrieved August 23 2018 Last Bison Archived from the original on January 4 2020 Retrieved November 15 2018 External links editWebsite The Last Bison on Facebook The Last Bison on Twitter Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Last Bison amp oldid 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