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About Me


Every member in Character is a songwriter. Dave (guitar), Eric (bass) and William (guitar) were all fronting bands in Nashville handling the writing and vocals. Scott (drums) was recording entire records in his bedroom with himself on every instrument. Ryan (keyboards) and Luke (theremin) had been in countless bands around the same time. One spring day in 2001, the group of young musicians met at Eric's house to try something new: instrumentals. What came out were songs that manage to hook you with dynamic melodies and raw energy without relying on vocals to carry it.
The first thing they did was record A Flashing of Knives and Green Water their debut on Set International Records. When released locally Febuary 2001 it was greeted with favorable reviews and managed to sell over three hundred copies in Nashville alone.Now with the release of their second record, We Also Create False Promises on October 29th, the band is ready for the rest of the country. The disc was recorded by Roger Moutenot (of Yo La Tengo fame) and Nashville engineer Loney Hutchins.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/13/2004
Band Website: characterdotcom.com
Band Members: Dave Paulson - guitar
Eric Williams - bass
Ryan Norris - keyboards, guitar
Scott Martin - drums
Luke Schneider - theremin, pedal steel
William Tyler - guitar
Influences: miles davis
tortoise
madlib
sun ra
bernard herrmann
velvet underground

Sounds Like: tortoise
tangerine dream
wendy carlos
can
brian eno
yo la tengo
sonic youth
yes
mogwai
godspeed you black emperor
broken social scene
Record Label: fictitious records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Character on the Real World

MTV used two character songs on this season's Real World Austin. They are "While Clamming in New Jersey" and "Lakeview Annex" used on episodes 14 and 15. We've arrived. Thank you.
Posted by character on Tue, 04 Oct 2005 02:35:00 PST

Barrett

Barrett was a great friend and he will be sorely missed. His involvement with Character helped us release a record to college radio, the first time any of us have had that opportunity. Thanks again Ba...
Posted by character on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

langerado cancelled

unfortunately we had to cancel. we just couldn't get enough of us to go. sorry everyone.
Posted by character on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

tour dates

bwahahahahah!!!!!!!!! just kidding. coming soon..........
Posted by character on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

two years later....

We have the cds in our hands!!! It's been a long road but its finally over. The cd will be released locally on october 29th at the Exit/In. Then of course you can buy it at Grimey's. Hope to see you a...
Posted by character on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

new record

the new record is finished (finally) and it should be out very soon! for now check out "progressive democrat" and "what you are in the dark" on our page.
Posted by character on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST