Captain Squeegee
| Captain Squeegee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Mesa, Arizona, United States |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | 2002–Present |
| Labels | 80/20 Records[1] |
| Website | CaptainSqueegee.com |
| Members | Danny Torgersen, Austen Mack, Ryan Sims, Matt Maloy, Chris Hoskins, Ben Jones |
| Past members | Kory McCarthy, Tyler Carlblom, Ryan Downey, Casey Rita, Joe Crawford, Danny Roose, Garet Ortego |
| Notable instruments | |
| horn section, synthesizers | |
Captain Squeegee is a progressive rock band from Mesa, Arizona. Formed in 2002.[2] Their songs cover content from a wide range of topics, including: conspiracies, aliens, love, and the paranormal.[3]
Biography
Captain Squeegee is a seven-piece progressive rock band formed in Mesa Arizona in 2002.[4] Originally a ska band, they have no original members[5] and now blend progressive rock, jazz, and theatrical music to create a sound that is experimental and complex, having been described as “...a musical-theorist/band-geeks dream”.[6] The members are musically trained and read/chart music including their original material, and several of them have music degrees.[7][8] The band has released three full-length albums and an EP.[9] They have toured the southwestern US several times and performed at SXSW,[10] Warped Tour, and several other festivals in Arizona.[11]
Discography
Albums
- To The Bardos! - 80/20 Records - 2013
- Nothing vs Everything - 2008
- Uprising - Mad Plaid Records - 2005
EPs
- Behind The Metal And Metric Pace - 2006
Soundtracks
- The band wrote and recorded The Original Soundtrack for the web series Lucidity. Winning an award for Outstanding Composition at the 2012 LawebFest.[12]
Music Videos
- The Factory- Directed by Matty Steinkamp. Produced by Sundawg Media Production [13][14][15][16][17][18]
- Inevitable - A claymation music video animated by Johnny McHone from Adult Swim’s “Mr. Pickles”.[19] Released in December 2013.[20][21][22][23][24]
- The Puzzle - Directed by Sean Oliver. Produced by Third Productions
- By The Light- Directed by Sean Oliver. Produced by Third Productions
Colloborations
- Captain Squeegee with the ASU Concert Jazz Band - November 2012[25][26]
- Captain Squeegee with MCC Big Band - May 2012 [27]
- Created original music for Valley Metro - 2010 [28]
- Collaborates with Third Productions. Creating music videos, short films, and web series.
Personnel
| Member | Contribution | Tenure |
| Danny Torgersen | Voice, Trumpet | 2002–Present |
| Austen Mack | Keyboard, Guitar | 2002–Present |
| Ryan Sims | Trombone, Synthesizer, Voice | 2002–Present |
| Chris Hoskins | Woodwinds | 2003–Present |
| Matt Maloy | Drums | 2005–Present |
| Ben Jones | Bass | 2012–Present |
| John Meier | Guitar | 2015-Present |
Notes and references
- ↑ http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/12/8020_records_snag.php
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-08-22. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
- ↑ http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2009-08-20/music/captains[] squeegee/full/
- ↑ http://valleyhype.com/captain-squeegee-concert-review/
- ↑ http://downtowndevil.com/2012/11/08/34467/devilpass-captain-squeegee-soap-suds/
- ↑ blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2013/05/captain-squeegee-lucidity-comicon-interview.php
- ↑ http://valleyhype.com/captain-squeegee-concert-review/
- ↑ http://soundsaroundtown.net/2013/09/30/what-a-whirlwind-weekend/
- ↑ http://www.moderntimesmagazine.com/page19/Music_SXSW_Arizona_130121/Music_SXSW_Arizona_130121.php
- ↑ http://www.azcentral.com/poll/votepopup.php?id=841
- ↑ http://www.lawebfest.com/
- ↑ http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/07/step_right_up_and_watch_captain_squeegees_elaborate_music_video.php
- ↑ http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/07/21/captain-squeegee-video-premiere-factory/12955987/
- ↑ http://valleyhype.com/captain-squeegee-releases-the-factory-music-video/
- ↑ http://soundsaroundtown.net/2014/07/21/videosaroundtown-the-factory-by-captain-squeegee/
- ↑ http://nothingoriginal.net/post/92573449321/jam-of-the-day-the-factory-captain-squeegee
- ↑ https://www.yabyumwest.com/2014/07/5-rad-new-music-videos.html
- ↑ http://www.echocloud.tv/music-video-pick-of-the-week-01-21-2014/
- ↑ http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/01/captain-squeegee-video-claymation.php
- ↑ http://azmusicmatters.com/video-of-the-week-captain-squeegees-inevitable/
- ↑ http://soundsaroundtown.net/2014/01/27/videosaroundtown-captain-squeegees-clapocalypse/
- ↑ http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/01/captain-squeegee-crescent-ballroom-phoenix.php
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ↑ http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/11/captain_squeegee_with_asus_con.php
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
- ↑ http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/05/captain_squeegee_mcc.php
- ↑ http://www.metro-magazine.com/news/story/2010/11/phoenix-bands-record-songs-for-valley-metro-riders.aspx
External links
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