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Big City Rock | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles,California United States |
| Genres | Rock,power pop |
| Years active | 2001–2008 |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Members | Nate Bott Frank Staniszewski Jason Lautenschleger Kaumyar |
| Past members | Timothy Resudek Andrew Barr Jeff Conrad |
Big City Rock was an Americanpop rock band based inLos Angeles,California, United States, who were signed toAtlantic Records. Their music type is self-described as "energetic, anthemic pop" with "an uplifting sound",[1] withkeyboards,guitar, anddrums. Due to shifts in the band's membership, the remaining members of the group created a new band called The Remainers.
Tim Resudek, Frank Staniszewski,Jeff Conrad and Nate Bott, who grew up together inMadison, Wisconsin started aska-punk band ineighth grade named Stinkfish. Bott, Conrad and Staniszewski later started another band,The Siren Six!, when they moved toMinneapolis, Minnesota. Siren Six! broke up in 2000 after they moved to California to try to get signed to amusic label. Big City Rock started when Resudek was asked to join Staniszewski, Conrad and Bott inLos Angeles, California. In 2003, drummer Jeff Conrad left to join the bandPhantom Planet, and was replaced by Kaumyar. In March 2004 guitarist Andy Barr, who had played with Kaumyar before, joined also in 2004. Signed to Atlantic in late 2004 after having opened forGratitude,Rooney,Phoenix, andMaroon 5, in 2005, the band relocated toNew York City to record their debut album at Stratosphere Studios.
Big City Rock's debut album was released on Atlantic Records in March 2006 and generated critical acclaim. Blender magazine gave the album 3.5 stars proclaiming it "... likethe Killers without the self-consciousness, powered by exquisitely engineered hooks that are nearly impossible to forget." And placing the song "All of the Above" at the number 10 slot of their annual Top 100 Singles chart.
Throughout 2006, Big City Rock toured across the country, supporting acts likeMorningwood,Rock Kills Kid,Under The Influence of Giants,Sugarcult,Head Automatica,Diamond Nights,The Rocket Summer,Jason Mraz, andThe Click Five.
In 2008, Big City Rock underwent personnel changes and began writing their follow-up album toBig City Rock.
In August 2009, Big City Rock's remaining members created a new band with a new Facebook page, entitled The Remainers.[2]
Frank Staniszewski uses aNord Lead 2 synth,MicroKORG andYamaha S90 as well as usingHammond B3 organs and various grand pianos in the studio.
Nate Bott usesFender Deville amplifiers with no effects pedals. He usesFender Stratocaster andFender Jaguar guitars.
Jason Lautenschleger usesAmpeg amplifiers and Ampeg cabinets and playsFender Precision andMusic Man Stingray basses
Kaumyar playsPearl Drums andZildjian cymbals with the exception of hisPaiste Hi-Hats.
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