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Great Lakes is an American indie rock band originally from Athens, Georgia, loosely affiliated historically with the Elephant 6 Recording Company. They are currently based in New York.
The group is centered around the songwriting partnership of Dan Donahue] and Ben Crum. Their early live shows, however, saw the lineup grow to include members of Of Montreal, Elf Power, and Neutral Milk Hotel. Though still involved in the songwriting, Donahue no longer performs with the band. They currently play as a 3-piece — with Crum on guitar, Kyle Forrester (also of The Ladybug Transistor) on bass, and one of a couple different drummers. Crum also currently plays guitar with The Ladybug Transistor, and has played bass, both live and on record, with The Essex Green.
Great Lakes released their self-titled debut album in 2000 on Kindercore Records, which was preceded by a 7" single on Happy Happy Birthday to Me. After releasing a number of other singles, including a split with Elf Power, they released their second album, The Distance Between, on Orange Twin in 2002. Their third and most recent album, Diamond Times, came out in 2006 on Empyrean Records.
The group is centered around the songwriting partnership of Dan Donahue] and Ben Crum. Their early live shows, however, saw the lineup grow to include members of Of Montreal, Elf Power, and Neutral Milk Hotel. Though still involved in the songwriting, Donahue no longer performs with the band. They currently play as a 3-piece — with Crum on guitar, Kyle Forrester (also of The Ladybug Transistor) on bass, and one of a couple different drummers. Crum also currently plays guitar with The Ladybug Transistor, and has played bass, both live and on record, with The Essex Green.
Great Lakes released their self-titled debut album in 2000 on Kindercore Records, which was preceded by a 7" single on Happy Happy Birthday to Me. After releasing a number of other singles, including a split with Elf Power, they released their second album, The Distance Between, on Orange Twin in 2002. Their third and most recent album, Diamond Times, came out in 2006 on Empyrean Records.
Discography
Albums
- Great Lakes_(album)|Great Lakes (CD/LP) - Kindercore/Track & Field Organisation - 2000
- The Distance Between (CD) - Orange Twin/Track & Field Organisation - 2002
- Diamond Times (CD) - Empyrean/Track & Field Organisation - 2006
Singles and EPs
- "Happy Happy Birthday to Me singles club: March" (7") - HHBTM - 1999
- "Kindercore singles club: May" (split single with Elf Power) (7") - Kindercore - 2000
- "Come Storming" (CD) - La Suprette] - 2001
- "Sister City" (7") - Hype City - 2001
- "A Little Touched" (7") - Track & Field Organisation - 2002
Motto
"In God We Trust" (since 1956)
"E Pluribus Unum" ("From Many, One"; Latin, traditional)
Anthem
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"In God We Trust" (since 1956)
"E Pluribus Unum" ("From Many, One"; Latin, traditional)
Anthem
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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, USA
Nickname: "Classic City" "The Classic"
Location in Clarke County and the state of Georgia
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Country United States
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Nickname: "Classic City" "The Classic"
Location in Clarke County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates:
Country United States
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State of Georgia
Flag of Georgia Seal of Georgia
Nickname(s): Peach State, Empire State of the South
Motto(s): Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
Official language(s) English
Capital Atlanta
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Flag of Georgia Seal of Georgia
Nickname(s): Peach State, Empire State of the South
Motto(s): Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
Official language(s) English
Capital Atlanta
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Started in 1995 by Gary Olson, Edward Powers and Javier Villegas, the band quickly released Marlborough Farms
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Started in 1995 by Gary Olson, Edward Powers and Javier Villegas, the band quickly released Marlborough Farms
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