Member Since: 10/22/2005
Band Website: duquettejohnston.com
Band Members: right now they could be anyone who comes by the recording studio, Alamalibu, to contribute to the new record which is being produced by Jody Nelson,record producer.
Influences: Superphonic is proud to release Etowah, the solo debut of Duquette Johnston. Recorded in Johnston's hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, the record is a blunt representation of the trials Duquette has faced over the last several years. Duquette's start came with the formation of his first band, Verbena. The band released their first record, Souls For Sale, on Merge and soon found themselves on the road with Superchunk, Jesus Lizard, and Foo Fighters, playing across America and Europe. Soon after signing a deal with Capitol Records, Johnston left Verbena to do his own thing. Forming the band CutGrass after the split, Duquette toured regionally for the next five years, gaining a strong following in the Southeast. CutGrass consisted of a revolving line up that has at times included Ned Oldham (Anomoanon, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy) and John Strohm (Blake Babies, Lemonheads). Johnston's friendship with Strohm led to a stint as the touring bassist for the reunited Blake Babies. After the end of the Blake Babies' tour, Duquette had to face the dissolution of his marriage and ended up serving time on drug related charges as a state inmate in the Etowah County Detention Center. These events would be the foundation for the songs that have ended up on Etowah. Etowah, named for the county where Johnston served his time, is a reflection on where life can take a wrong turn and the hard road to redemption. The sessions were recorded and produced by multi-instrumentalist Jody Nelson of Through the Sparks. Most of the tracks were recorded by Jody and Duquette over several months, after Duquette's release from jail. Duquette brought in the rest of Through the Sparks to add a greater dynamic to the sessions. The mix of their eclectic musical tastes and Johnston's straight ahead hooks resulted in a record that is both familiar and groundbreaking.
Record Label: superphonic
Type of Label: Indie