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AristeiA

About Me

"Portland’s best post-instrumental rockers...succeeds not because of its resemblance to similar instrumental acts.. but instead in how it differentiates"-Michael Mannheimer, Willamette Weekly
"I was surprised at the power behind the group before me, adding to it a strong stage presence and friendly after the show demeanor"-Fensepost.com
Aristeia formed in November 2005 and has since grown into one of the most exciting rock bands in the Portland music scene. Since their inception they have released four records to stellar reviews by numerous online and print publications, completed three full west coast tours, creating an ever-increasing fan base.
Having recently shared the stage with indie heavyweights like Tokyo Police Club, Unwed Sailor, White Rabbits, Bedhead, From Monument To Masses, Sea and Cake, Asobi Seksu, Git Some, Junuis, and being the only band to play CD Baby.com’s 10 year anniversary party, Aristeia is making its presence felt.
The last few months have seen the boys complete two west coast tours in 6 months including several SXSW showcases, garnering them both local and national attention. This winter they hit Portlands legendary Jackpot studios to team up with producer Brandon Eggelston to work on a upcoming full length.
"The finest moments for Aristeia are those when the band loses itself in an expansive meandering periods of instrumental noise. An epic rise and fall of notes that makes Explosions in the Sky look like a bunch of Texas bedwetters. It's a safe assumption these boys can throw down" Portland Mercury!!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 05/11/2005
Band Website: http://www.aristeiamusic.blogspot.com
Band Members: The Majestic One
guitar army
Ben Meyercord
bass face
Brandon Gordon
guitar army
DevonChristianShirley
plays the drums

Sounds Like:
AristeiA is so quiet sometimes they forget to breathe.
They are so damn noisey, an earthquake couldn't get their attention.
They are so hip they can make you believe they are 'high' on a glass of water.

The power to exalt, or to destroy, wanting only the former, but unafraid to invoke the latter if the time comes.
Record Label: personal account
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Live Show Recording at our Blogspot!!

Our set from Santa Cruz is posted at aristeiamusic.blogspot.com also you can download it at http://www.archive.org/details/AristeiaLiveInSantaCruzwe love you!
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:49:00 GMT

New Live Material Posted!!!

We have new Pics and Music on our blog atwww.aristeiamusic.blogspot.com
Posted by on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Tour! Help!

Hello y'all!  We are heading back out on tour again in about a month and need some help with a few dates.If you know any bands/cool venues in these cities we'd greatly appreciate the helpDallas, TXWhi...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Remember when we had that video on our page?

Well, we moved it to here:Aristea - Feedback King Thanks Jon
Posted by on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:28:00 GMT

Fall tour 08’ THANK YOU’S!

erin, erin and steve in chico, cafe coda, cloud archive, gabe in berkeley, expression college and all the rad kids we met there, lee meyercord, shinikah, the 806, joe and his punk stoner friends in de...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Sweet Real Blog

Go check outAristeiA BlogPictures Plenty!!!!
Posted by on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:15:00 GMT

merch store

we are opening a merch store. you can buy things here or if you are at any of our show. thanks.all prices include shipping. just send us an email with what you would like and we'll take care of the re...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:24:00 GMT

Fall tour! Need Help!

Fall tour! Need Help! We have posted all of our upcoming tour dates, and as of 6/30 most of them still need to be filled.  If you know of anywhere, or anyone willing to help us ge...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:38:00 GMT

Blog about it, Blog about it

If you guys want to see what we blog about you have to go to our new blog!aristeiamusic.blogspot.comCheck out our widgets!!-AA boys
Posted by on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:58:00 GMT

Bloggin’ Part 3 and the Neo Surrealist Movement

when we found this we were the number 12 album of the year one spot behind explosions in the sky's latest release.  http://www.neosurrealist.blogspot.com/and just to let all of you know, we have ...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:12:00 GMT