Vetiver | |
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Background information | |
Origin | San Francisco, United States |
Genres | Indie folk, freak folk, jam band |
Labels | Mama Bird Recording Co., Loose Music, Sub Pop, Bella Union, Gnomonsong, Fat Cat Records |
Members | Andy Cabic Otto Hauser Sarah Versprille Daniel Hindman Bob Parins |
Website | www.vetiverse.com |
Vetiver is an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic.
History
Vetiver was formed in San Francisco in 2002. The band released their self-titled debut album in 2004 on the small indie folk label DiCristina.[1] Since the album's release, Vetiver has toured extensively, opening for and collaborating with Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom. Vetiver released another album, To Find Me Gone, on DiCristina in 2006.[2] Banhart and Cabic also launched their own label, Gnomonsong Recordings, releasing Jana Hunter's Blank Unstaring Heirs of Doom in 2005 and There's No Home in 2007.[3] The label also released in 2008 Vetiver's Thing of the Past, a collection of cover songs that have influenced Cabic's aesthetic.[4] Sub Pop Records (US) and Bella Union (UK) released Vetiver's Tight Knit (2009)[5][6] The Errant Charm (2011),[7][8] and Complete Strangers (2015).[9]
The band shared the bill with Vashti Bunyan on her US tour in early 2007.[10] Over the years, the band has toured with artists like Fleet Foxes,[11] The Shins, Fruit Bats[12] and Wilco.[13]
Cabic's music has also been featured in numerous TV commercials, including an original song for Birds Eye.[14] He also works as a composer, including the documentary The Family Jams[15] and the film Smashed, which was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012.[16]
Discography
Albums
- Vetiver (DiCristina, 2004)
- To Find Me Gone (DiCristina, FatCat, 2006)
- Thing of the Past (Gnomonsong / FatCat, 2008)
- Tight Knit (Sub Pop / Bella Union, 2009)
- The Errant Charm (Sub Pop / Bella Union, 2011)
- Complete Strangers (Easy Sound, 2015)
- Up on High (Mama Bird / Loose Music, 2019)[17]
EPs
- Between (DiCristina, 2005)
- "You May Be Blue" (Gnomonsong, 2008)
- "More of the Past" (Gnomonsong, 2008)
Other contributions
- Acoustic 07 (V2 Records, 2007) - "Been So Long"
- The Believer 2004 Music Issue - "Be Kind to Me"
- The Golden Apples Of The Sun (Bastet, 2004) – "Angel's Share"
- Johnny Boy Would Love This...A Tribute to John Martyn (Hole in the Rain Music, 2011) – "Go Easy"
References
- ↑ "Dusted Reviews: Vetiver - Vetiver". Dustedmagazine.com. 2004-06-10. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Vetiver: To Find Me Gone | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2006-05-26. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Tonight In Shows | Make Major Moves". Blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Vetiver: Thing of the Past | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Vetiver, 'Tight Knit' (Sub Pop)". SPIN. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ Simmy Richman (2009-03-08). "Album: Vetiver, Tight Knit, (Bella Union) - Reviews - Music". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ Scott, Jim. "Vetiver: The Errant Charm (Sub Pop) | Under The Radar". Undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ Andy Gill (2011-06-10). "Album: Vetiver, The Errant Charm (Bella Union) - Reviews - Music". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Vetiver announce new album Complete Strangers". Archived from the original on 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
- ↑ "Vetiver & Vashti Bunyan | 2007 Tour Dates". Brooklynvegan.com. 2006-12-07. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ Alex (2011-10-13). "Vetiver UK Tour | Folk Radio UK". Folkradio.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ World Cafe. "Fruit Bats And Vetiver On World Cafe". NPR. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ L.A. Record. "Wilco + Vetiver @ The Greek Theatre". L.S.Record. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
- ↑ "Birds Eye It's Always Vegetable Season Commercial Original Song by Andy Cabic. - by tvcmsong". Hellocotton.com. 2011-09-23. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Features - Kevin Barker Shares _The Family Jams_ of Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom and Vetiver". Relix. 2011-05-12. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Smashed - Online Film Guide | Sundance Institute". Filmguide.sundance.org. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ↑ "Up On High by Vetiver". Apple Music. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
External links
- Official website
- There’s no place like home MSNBC Interview, May 25, 2006.
- Indie Music Pick: Vetiver Audio review on Weekend America, July 29, 2006. (RealPlayer)
- Andy Cabic video interview Hi-nu.com, Sep 5 2006 (French subtitles). (Flash)
- Video Interview with Andy Cabic via Naturalismo
- A Grab Bag of Goodies Andy Cabic lists 19 of his favorite tunes. Discollective, July 1, 2007.
- Interview with Andy Cabic. PlugInMusic.com
- Top 10 of 2007 Andy Cabic shares his top 10 albums of 2007. PlugInMusic.com