The Cave Singers

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Given the rising popularity of meditative, folky indie acts in the early 2000s, forming a twangy, rootsy folk trio was probably the least surprising move Derek Fudesco could have made. The former bassist and founding member of the successful indie rock group Pretty Girls Make Graves picked up an acoustic guitar and formed the Cave Singers following PGMG's demise in January 2007, teaming up with vocalist Pete Quirk (formerly of Hint Hint) and drummer Marty Lund (formerly of Cobra High). Though not an "official" member, ex-PGMGer Andrea Zollo made an appearance on the group's first album as a vocalist and washboard player. Drawing from canonical folkies like Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, and sounding more than a little like other early-2000s acts like Lightning Dust, the Snake the Cross the Crown, and Samamidon, the group had its first album, Invitation Songs, recorded and ready to go (thanks in large part to Black Mountain producer Colin Stewart) within months of PGMG's breakup. Matador picked up the trio soon after, and following a few delays Invitation Songs was slated for release in late September. The band continued on a similar path for 2008's Welcome Joy, but worked with producer Randall Dunn -- who also made albums with Sunn 0))) and Boris -- on 2011's eclectic No Witch. Following that record the band was joined by former Blood Brothers bassist Morgan Henderson, who was also doing time as bassist in Fleet Foxes. The expanded group spent 2012 working on their summery fourth album Naomi, which was released on Jagjaguar in early 2013. ~ Margaret Reges, Rovi

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    New Release: The Cave Singers: Welcome Joy
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    Artist: The Cave Singers Album: Welcome Joy Release Date: August 18 Label: Matador Tracklist: 01 Summer Windows 02 Leap 03 At the Cut 04 Shrine 05 Hen...
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    News in Brief: Prince, Cave Singers, Richard Youngs, Nitetrotter Festival
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    , ramshackle Seattle roots band the Cave Singers (featuring Derek Fudesco of Murder City Devils/Pretty Girls ... News in Brief: Prince, Cave Singers, ...
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    Watch: The Cave Singers "Black Leaf"
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    We caught Seattle's The Cave Singers on their recent stop through the Windy City with fellow Jagjaguwar label mate Lia Ices. Their beards and brand of...
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    Fleet Foxes, The Cave Singers @ Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles 5/7/11
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    15 Photos » A sold out Hollywood Palladium warmly welcomed Fleet Foxes as they celebrated the release of their latest album Helplessness Blues. Bonus ...
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    The Cave Singers Announce Fourth Album, Naomi
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    Seattle's Cave Singers announced today that their fourth full-length album, Naomi, will be out May 5. After 10 months of writing, the band recorded th...
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    The Cave Singers, that band of Pacific Northwestern punk veterans who have turned their attention toward campfire classic-rock melodies, will release ...
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    Progress Report: The Cave Singers
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    Seattle's Cave Singers have been releasing excellent records since way back in 2007 when they let loose with Invitation Songs. Over the course of two ...
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    It had been a little while since we heard from recent Progress Report-ees Cave Singers when they released their more-summer-camp-than-house-show track...
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    Lotus, Xavier Rudd, Emancipator, March Fourth Marching Band, The Cave Singers and More Confirmed for Summer Meltdown
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    Lotus, Xavier Rudd, Emancipator, March Fourth Marching Band and The Cave Singers are among the bands slated to join host group The True Spokes at Darr...
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Spokane, WA, US Unknown venue
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    Spokane, WA, US Elk Fest
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  • Jun 8 Saturday
    Nelson, BC, Canada Spiritbar at the Hume Hotel
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  • Jun 9 Sunday
    Calgary, AB, Canada Republik
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  • Jun 10 Monday
    Edmonton, AB, Canada Starlite Room
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  • Jun 12 Wednesday
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada The Pyramid Cabaret
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    Minneapolis, MN, US 7th Street Entry
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  • Jun 14 Friday
    Madison, WI, US High Noon Saloon
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  • Jun 15 Saturday
    Milwaukee, WI, US Cactus Club
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  • Jun 17 Monday
    Toronto, ON, Canada Horseshoe Tavern
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  • Jun 18 Tuesday
    Ferndale, MI, US The Loving Touch
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  • Jun 19 Wednesday
    Bloomington, IN, US The Bishop
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  • Jun 20 Thursday
    Des Moines, IA, US Vaudeville Mews
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  • Jun 21 Friday
    Omaha, NE, US The Waiting Room
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  • Jun 23 Sunday
    Bozeman, MT, US Filling Station
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  • Jun 24 Monday
    Missoula, MT, US Badlander
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  • Jun 25 Tuesday
    Moscow, ID, US Mikey's Gyros
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  • Jun 26 Wednesday
    Boise, ID, US Neurolux
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  • Jun 27 Thursday
    Yakima, WA, US The Cave at Hackett Ranch
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  • Jun 28 Friday
    Wenatchee, WA, US Caffe Mela
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Portland, OR, US 8 Track Relay
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  • Jul 26 Friday
    Glenora, BC, Canada Unknown venue
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  • Aug 9 Friday
    Darrington, WA, US Unknown venue
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  • Aug 9 Friday
    Darrington, WA, US Whitehorse Mountain Amphitheater
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  • Aug 24 Saturday
    Ucluelet, BC, Canada Otalith Music Festival
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Discography

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  • Naomi (2013)
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    Naomi (2013)
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  • No Witch (2011)
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    No Witch (2011)
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  • Welcome Joy (2009)
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    Welcome Joy (2009)
    Matador
  • Invitation Songs (2007)
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    Invitation Songs (2007)
    Matador
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