Farewell Continental

Farewell Continental

Farewell Continental perform at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC in 2011
Background information
Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, Indie rock, Emo[1]
Years active 2007–present
Labels Paper + Plastick
Associated acts Motion City Soundtrack, Small Towns Burn a Little Slower, Mourner, Liar in Wait, Party House, Deleter, And We Danced, The Company We Keep
Website Official website
Members Justin Pierre
Kari Gray
Thomas Rehbein
Jim Adolphson
Josh McKay

Farewell Continental is an American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 2008. The group is the side project of Motion City Soundtrack frontman, Justin Pierre. The group also features keyboardist and vocalist Kari Gray, guitarist Thomas Rehbein, bassist Jim Adolphson and Josh McKay.[2] They have released two EPs and a full-length LP through Paper + Plastick Records.[3]

History

The group began as in 2007 consisting of Justin Pierre and Thomas Rehbein. Pierre was in the middle of recording the album, Even If It Kills Me with his other band, Motion City Soundtrack and decided to make something considerably less poppy.[4] In early 2008, they added three additional members, Kari Gray, Jim Adolphson and Josh McKay to round out the lineup.

Tours

The group did a short tour in February of 2011 with The Jealous Sound, as well as a full US tour with Gold Motel in the summer of 2010.

Members

Discography

References

  1. "Hey, Hey Pioneers!". Allmusic. Allmusic. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  2. Karan, Tim. "Farewell Continental unveil true identities, set release date". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  3. "Paper + Plastick Vinylography". Paper + Plastick. Paper + Plastick. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  4. Pettigrew, Jason. "Farewell Continental". Alternative Press. Alternative Press. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
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