The Garden

In the autumn of 1985, The Garden was formed with the intentions of pursuing a sound that was not only unique, but also moving. And through the years, Anthony LaCava, Christine Sacramento and Stephen Marlette, with accompaniment by Shelly O'Keefe on bells/keyboards, followed this dream by creating many songs of great substance. The band emerged with an intensely uncommon sound drawn on electronic drum tracks and dark ambient guitar mixed with rhythmic bass, heartfelt lyrics and strong vocals. Often described as "Pittsburgh's First Gothic Rock Band," The Garden has sustained a rather faithful following. Tanya Kavalkovich joined the band in 1996 with her lyrical violin contributing a new warmth and beauty to an already compelling sound. Opening for such acts as And Also the Trees, Wolfgang Press, Throwing Muses, Faith and the Muse, Strange Boutique, Spahn Ranch, Gargoyle Sox, Of a Mesh, FourWay Cross, This Ascension. The Curtain Society, Bella Morte, Eva OHeavy employment and academic demands forced Stephen to leave the band in 1997. Christine, Anthony, and Tanya formed a new band with drummer James and vocalist Patricia called Between the Waters.
"Incredible sound, crystalline guitars, orchestral arrangements, and the voice of Stephen Marlette will give you the pleasure of losing yourself among the sweet melodies, pure Gothic rock without the sweeteners."
-----RADOU, Germany
"A Doll's Life the 7 inch single should bring The Garden the label attention they deserve. Stephen's powerful emotional delevery defines the phrase "singing your heart out"!"
-----Jason Lambert, City Paper
"An Atmospheric presense akin to the heavenly Cocteau Twins. The pulsing bass, thick guitars, and dreamy vocals make their live shows events not to be missed"
-----Manny Theiner, City Paper
"The Garden plays intriguing, reverb-dominated songs long on musical intricacy. The variety of sound from Sacramento's guitar playing; a series of effects pedals sends her six-string into wild aural orbit. LaCava plays looping basslines, and singer Marlette completes the picture, drawing single notes out over a far busier musical backing"
-----John Young, Post Gazette
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!! 11/03/07- ALL 4 Original members of THE GARDEN have regrouped with James Perry on drums, and are currently working on new material!!!!! CHECK SOON FOR MORE DETAILS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Discography:
The Shallow (1986) - self released cassette
Willows Weeping (1989) - self released cassette
Angels, Harlots & Men (1993) - self released cassette
A Doll's Life (1993) - Unit Circle Rekkids 7" vinyl
Kindred Spirits (1994) - Bedazzled Records compilation cd - song "Blithe Spirit"
Nocturne Concrete (1996) - Unit Circle Rekkids compilation cd - song "Flailing Wings"
Sapphire (1997) - Apollyon Records full-length cd
Of These Years... (2001) - self released full length cd
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