Red Abbott
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Bert Brown, Chip Means, Joe Madera |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Red Abbott was an indie rock ensemble originating from Boston, with its members residing in New York City, Boston, and Portland, Maine. Their style blended electronic and rock elements through the exchange of musical components via email. The group released a single album, titled Having Fun Without You, in 2007.
History
In 2006, Red Abbott was established by Bert Brown, Chip Means, and Joe Madera. Although the trio collaborated from three different cities, they all shared roots near Boston and initially connected during their high school years.
The band utilized home studio setups to record individual parts, which they then shared through email to assemble their debut album comprising 12 tracks over a period of eighteen months. They acknowledged the electronic rock outfit The Postal Service and their remote collaboration on the 2003 album Give Up as a source of inspiration.
After releasing their album, Red Abbott held a single live performance featuring Shawn Hildonen, formerly the drummer for Radka.
Their innovative songwriting and recording approach using email attracted media coverage. Popular Mechanics highlighted them in a feature on musicians employing consumer technology for professional music production. Furthermore, MTV UK aired their music video for "The Spare Room," directed by Brown, as part of the programming on 120 Minutes.
Red Abbott ceased activities in 2008.
Discography
- Having Fun Without You (2007, Broken Treehouse Music)
Members
- Bert Brown – vocals, drums, synthesizers, programming, bass
- Chip Means – vocals, guitar, bass, flute, keyboards, percussion
- Joe Madera – vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, guitars, percussion