Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow

About Me

This is music in the style of English eccentrics like Syd Barrett and Nick Drake, coming from a Seattle musician, but no less appealing for that.
-All Music Guide, May 2007
"Via Novella" cover design by Jeff Kleinsmith, Photo by Marlon Schaeffer.
The Recovery Room is offering up Graig Markel's "Via Novella" on 12" wax. Remastered specifically for this release, the 12" version contains the 11 tracks on black 160mg vinyl. But wait-- There's More! Buying the 12" vinyl gives you a an audio CD (enclosed in the jacket) with the entire record as well as a bonus 6 song E.P., only available with this purchase. $15.99 includes shipping, and it's only available from the Recovery Room!
I guess it's been a while since I've been doing this-- Over the time I've shared bills with Death Cab for Cutie, Pedro the Lion, Matt Pond PA, The Court and Spark, The Gossip, and shitloads more.
For those of you who don't know what a Graig Markel is, here's some nice things I've handpicked from what others have said:
"Some of the sweetest pop vocalizing heard this year." -Alternative Press
"Markel is a songwriter with a wealth of talent and one gets the distinct impression that he's only just begun to scratch the surface with this record." -Exclaim
"Markel has stripped away all of the unnecessary elements in these songs, relying simply on the strength of his voice and his stories." -Epitonic
"An album unlike any other you've recently heard." -The Stranger
But hey, just don't take these asshole's word for it-- Pick up the album from Sonic Boom Records and see for yourself!
GroovieStylie blog review -- Click Here!
Graig's tour diary entries on Gibson's artist page
Graig's performance on 88.1 Ellensburg, WA
Request Graig on 90.3 KEXP Seattle

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/1/2005
Band Website: graigmarkel.com
Band Members: "Via Novella" out now on CD - 12" vinyl coming in June with a free digital download including bonus tracks. "Via Novella includes performances and collaborations with Jen Wood (Postal Service, Rachels, Black Heart Procession, Joan of Arc), Jeremiah Green (Modest Mouse, The Vells), Zera Marvel, (Tagging Satellites), and Daniel G. Harmann. Produced and mixed by Aaron Prellwitz (Sun Kil Moon, Red House Painters, Death Cab for Cutie, Neil Young, and more). Joined live by Jeff McCallum and Shea Bliss.
Influences: Mark Kozelek, Greg Dulli, Spoon, Elliott Smith, Pet Sounds, Marvin Gaye, Beatles, Nick Drake, Guided By Voices, Cocteau Twins, Shellyan Orphan, Devendra Banhart, Michael Hedges, Ennio Morricone, Bernard Herrmann, Erin Moran, Michael Andrews, Jim Rao, Chamber Strings, Gil Scott-Heron, Neko Case, Joe Pernice, Kings of Convenience, Feist, Keren Ann, Neil Young, Rickie Lee Jones, Led Zeppelin, M Ward, Ben Gibbard, Nada Surf, PJ Harvey, Jesse Sykes, Aimee Mann, Vincent Gallo, Sly Stone, 60's Motown, Stax, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Prince, Cody ChessnuTT, lo-fi, hi-fi, and a whole bunch in-between.

Review of "Via Novella" in the Seattle P.I.

Sounds Like:

Record Label: Sonic Boom
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

new sweet breath page

my buddy martin from buffalo has started this page for the late, great new sweet breath. check it out and enjoy some of the tunes from the past and add as a friend if you like:http://www.myspace.com/n...
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:16:00 PST

Attention- If you’re trying to contact me...

I'm working pretty hard on the Animals at Night stuff right now, and checking that account a bit more often than this one. To get the fastest reply at this time email me through: www.myspace.com...
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:03:00 PST

Check out this event: SUNDAY AFTERNOON BBQ AND ROCK!!

Hosted By: Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow When: 08 Jul 2007, 15:00Where: Chop SueyCapitol Hill, Planet EarthSeattle, WA 98101United StatesDescription:Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow The...
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:45:00 PST

Successful West Coast Mission

The Figures in the Snow and myself made it back from from a 2 week journey around the West Coast and Southwest. We averaged 330 miles a day, with 12 shows in 12 days. Some of the highlights incl...
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Fri, 04 May 2007 10:27:00 PST

tales from the road april 20th

our only day off on this tour. spent most of it partying and shopping in l.a. leaving for sunny tucson in the morning!
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:58:00 PST

Tales from the road, April 15th

day one, random thoughts from our bass player, jeff mccallum-johnny singer bliss forgot his clothes, and unfortunate twist for him, and and endless source of comedy for us. if we feed him enough and h...
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:01:00 PST

Mastered Mixes

Today I replaced the mixes on this page with the final mastered versions.
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:45:00 PST

Graig Markel and the Optigan on NPR

For your listening pleasure, the Optigan. It aired march 5th on "All Things Considered"- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7718580 ...
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:34:00 PST

New Songs Posted!

From "Via Novella", hitting stores April 17th! "Turpentine" and "The Disconnection"...Also- Check out the upcoming shows!This Saturday, the 17th at the High Dive in Seattle with Zera MarvelMonday the ...
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:57:00 PST

Review on Stranger's Line Out Blog

Review for the Chop Suey show in Seattle on 01/11/06 by Mr. Trent Moorman. Located here:http://www.thestranger.com/lineout/
Posted by Graig Markel and Figures in the Snow on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:07:00 PST