Satchel (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
Key people | Shawn Smith, Regan Hagar, John Hoag, Cory Kane, Jefferson Bennett, Mike Berg |
| Products | Music albums |
Satchel was a Seattle-based alternative rock group, whose final roster included Shawn Smith handling vocals, piano, guitar, and bass, Regan Hagar on drums and bass, alongside John Hoag playing guitar and bass.
History
Originally formed under the name Bliss by vocalist Shawn Smith and drummer Regan Hagar following the hiatus of their former band Brad, the group expanded by adding guitarist John Hoag, bassist Cory Kane, and saxophonist Jefferson Bennett. Due to legal concerns over their original name, they adopted the moniker Satchel. Shortly thereafter, Bennett departed from the lineup.
Their first album, EDC, was released in 1994, featuring several tracks named after characters from the film Reservoir Dogs. After launching this album, Satchel embarked on an extensive touring schedule.
In early 1995, personality clashes led to bassist Cory Kane being replaced by Mike Berg. The band’s sophomore release, The Family (1996), which was co-produced by Stone Gossard, was followed by another comprehensive tour. Subsequently, Smith and Hagar accepted an invitation from Gossard to rejoin Brad, resulting in John Hoag leaving and Satchel entering a period of inactivity. In 2005, Brad issued Brad vs. Satchel, a compilation featuring previously unreleased material from both groups.
The band reunited in 2010 with the original members Smith, Hagar, and Hoag. During tours, bass duties were shared among Mike Berg, Jeff Fielder, and Lonnie Marshall. That year saw the release of Heartache and Honey, which included the track "The Return of..." made available for streaming via their official website. Additionally, Shawn Smith’s label Sound vs Silence issued a compilation containing the exclusive song "Shoulder to Shoulder".
On April 3, 2019, Shawn Smith passed away in Seattle due to a torn aorta compounded by high blood pressure.
In popular culture
- The song "Suffering" was featured in the films Beautiful Girls and The Girl Next Door, as well as in the television series One Tree Hill.
- "Walk in Freedom" appeared on the soundtrack of the movie Strange Days.
Albums
- EDC (1994)
- The Family (1996)
- Heartache and Honey (2010)
Compilation
- Brad vs Satchel (2005)