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About Me

The Republic

Striving to create meaningful music that is self-challenging and hopeful.

Based in Seattle, drawing inspiration from great rock locals like Dave Bazan (Pedro the Lion) and Death Cab for Cutie. The Republic released 'Kingdom of Noise' in March 2009, a full length record with the goal to not create more noise, but music that inspires and motivates its listeners.

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Member Since: 22/09/2004
Band Website: http://wearetherepublic.com
Band Members: Adam Finch - Vocals, Guitar
Jeff Gough - Lead Guitar
Dave Myron - Bass
Chris Gough - Drums
Influences: Paul Simon, Dion, U2, Travis, David Bazan, Helio Sequence, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Counting Crows, Fleetfoxes, Ron Sexsmith, Mr. Oizo, Delirious?, Cat Stevens, Midnight Oil, Pedro the Lion, Phil Wickham, Elliot Smith, Alison Krauss, David Crowder, Emery, Shins, Beatles, Smashing Pumpkins, Flaming Lips, Jeff Buckley, Jars of Clay, Crystal Skulls, Telekenisis, Aqueduct, U.S.E., Wonderful, R.E.M., Rage Against the Machine, Amy Grant, Pearl Jam, Crosstide, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Tears for Fears, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Ray LaMontagne, Sleeping at Last, Spoon, Arcade Fire, Fiest, Elvis, Death Cab for Cutie, Live, Lauryn Hill, Derek Webb, Men at Work, Michael Jackson, Michael W. Smith, Frank Sinatra, John Denver, John Hinson, Josh Ottum, Rogue Wave, Neil Diamond, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Patsy Cline, Barcelona, Chopin, Beach Boys, Chris Isaak, Coldplay, Boston, Ruben and Ed, Bottlerocket and David Brent
Sounds Like: Hopeful anthems with strong Seattle roots, Indie foundations, Brit guitar and Pop vocals.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tour Update 7

Denver is really really far!  We got there though and we did our part.  We played at a reputable music venue with a cool local band and met some great Denverites.  We also found a laundry mat a few bl...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:16:00 GMT

Tour Update 6

First let me say that our last minute show addition at The Wire was one of the most fun shows of the tour.  The crowd wasn't huge but they were receptive and participated from the first note until the...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:12:00 GMT

Tour Update 5

San Diego was good to us.  We stayed here two nights, first with the Hansens, then with the Bostroms.  Both families are great friends and a lot of fun to spend time with.  Our show was at the Surf an...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:48:00 GMT

Tour Update 4

We played with incredible bands tonight.  I wish everyone I knew could have been at the Gypsy Lounge tonight!!  I'm glad Erik Nielsen made it...that's right, all the way from Seattle, Erik Nielsen fle...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:43:00 GMT

Tour Update 3

So the Republic is in San Francisco.  It's funny that Chris and Adam tried so hard to book something in San Fran, couldn't get anything to work and then at the last minute we got two shows that fit pe...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:08:00 GMT

Tour Update 2

Tour update - 10/5/09Chico was another pleasant surprise.  Our connection in Chico was Gina Tropea, a booking agent for Chico based band we wanted to play with called Bear Hunter (Gina is awesome!).  ...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:12:00 GMT

On the road with the Republic

3 nights down 14 to go!  So far so great.  We have probably just had the best 3 breakfast we will have on this tour (thanks to Ken and Danielle Swatman, and Allen and Kelly Turanski).  Biscuits and gr...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:13:00 GMT

Rock'tober!

Starting October 1st in Salem with Crosstide, the Republic will be spending three weeks playing with great bands at great venues all along the west coast.  We are excited to take this show on the road...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:15:00 GMT