Fine China (band)

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Fine China
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, indie-pop
Years active1997–2006, 2017-present
LabelsVelvet Blue, Tooth & Nail, Common Wall
Websitemyspace.com/finechina
MembersRob Withem
Greg Markov
Thom Walsh
Past membersDanny McWatters
1997-1999
Joshua Block 1998-2004

Fine China is an American indie rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, comprising Rob Withem (vocals, guitar), Greg Markov (bass guitar) and Thom Walsh (drums).

The band was formed in 1996 as a project by Withem, Danny McWatters and Melissa Banks. Banks shortly stepped down and was replaced by Markov. The band played as a three-piece through the recording of the first EP No One Knows, but soon after recruited Joshua Block (at that time of The Blameshares) to play the keyboards. The band toured as a four-piece, but McWatters left in 1999. The band then recruited Walsh (also of The Blameshares) to be its drummer.

After releasing two EPs on Velvet Blue Music, the band signed to Seattle's Tooth & Nail records and released two LPs, When the World Sings and You Make Me Hate Music.

The band recorded its final record, Jaws of Life released on September 6, 2005, as a three-piece with Common Wall Media. The band broke up in 2006.

In 2017, Fine China got back together to record a new full length album in Withem's studio. The band returned to Velvet Blue Music with a their fourth album, Not Thrilled. A new 7" single titled You Are Not The Future was also announced.[1]

Releases[]

Albums[]

EPs[]

  • No One Knows (Velvet Blue Music, 1997)
  • Rialto Bridge (Velvet Blue Music, 1998)
  • You Are Not the Future (Velvet Blue Music, 2018)

Singles (7")[]

  • "The Beautiful" (Velvet Blue Music, 1996)
  • "Don't Frown" (Velvet Blue Music, 2005)

Compilation contributions[]

  • Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended (Sunset Alliance, 2002)
Song: "Give Us Treble"

References[]

  1. ^ "Fine China returns . . ". Velvetbluemusic.com. 2018-01-02. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
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