Dusty Rhodes and the River Band
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Anaheim , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band was a six-member indie rock ensemble originating from Anaheim, California. Their sound drew inspiration from folk-rock groups like The Band, the distinctive production techniques of Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys), and the dynamic progressive influences of artists such as Yes.
History
The group secured a contract with SideOneDummy Records in late 2007. Their first album, First You Live, was launched on October 19, 2007, featuring production by Mars Volta keyboardist Isaiah "Ikey" Owens. This release earned recognition as the top album from Orange County, California in 2007 by The Orange County Register.
They embarked on nationwide tours alongside bands including Damn Pretty Things, Brand New, Gogol Bordello, Blind Melon, Flogging Molly, Jonny Lang, and Los Lobos.
Their sophomore effort, Palace and Stage, consisted of 12 new tracks and was produced by Ted Hutt. It was finished in January 2009 and made available on May 19, 2009, through SideOneDummy Records.
In March 2010, the band completed a self-titled album produced by Juan Suarez that combined fresh recordings of previous songs with new material. This album was independently released on July 6, 2010.
On August 5, 2010, Dustin Apodaca declared the group's dissolution and announced his candidacy for the Anaheim City Council. The band's final show occurred on June 10, 2011, at Anaheim's House of Blues.
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Cut Open Like a Fish
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| 2007 | First You Live
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| 2009 | Palace and Stage
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| 2010 | Dusty Rhodes and the River Band
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Band members
- Dustin Apodaca – lead vocals, synthesizer, accordion, keyboard, bells
- Kyle Divine – guitar, backing vocals, ukulele
- Andrea Babinski – violin, vocals
- Edson Choi – vocals, guitar, bass guitar
- Eric Chirco – drums, marimba
- Brad Babinski – bass guitar