The Nightgowns
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Tacoma, Washington, United States  |
| Genres | Electronic, psychedelic, indie rock, pop rock |
| Years active | 2008 to Present |
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| Associated acts | , , The Elephants |
| Members | Trevor Dickson Cody Jones Kyle Brunette B.J. Robertson |
The Nightgowns are a four-piece electronic indie rock band based out of Tacoma, Washington, with members Trevor Dickson (Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals), Cody Jones (Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals), Kyle Brunette (Bass, Guitar, Keyboard), and B.J. Robertson (Drums). Voted "best band" in Tacoma in 2007, and 2009[1] The Nightgowns music is a nice mix of mostly uplifting, if occasionally moody, electropop, and is seemingly heavily influenced by '.[2] The band's first album experienced heavy airplay on college and independent radio, especially on Seattle station KEXP.[3]
The Nightgowns formerly "The Elephants" (2005–2008) included member Jason Freet now of "The Drug Purse."[4] After Freet they added members B.J. Robertson and Kyle Brunette, who is also the singer and guitarist of Tacoma rock group . [5]
In 2009, The Nightgowns played alongside Frank Black's Grand Duchy.[6]
Discography[]
- The Elephants (2005)
- The Elephants (2006)
- Sing Something (2009)
- Bonita EP (2012)
References[]
- ^ http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/2009-08-06/best-of-tacoma-sex-drugs-and-rock-and-roll/4059/#nightgowns
- ^ https://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2009/09/second_stage_the_nightgowns.html
- ^ http://www.kexplorer.com/artist/85940
- ^ http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/2009-01-08/music-main/3253/
- ^ http://i.feedtacoma.com/AngelaJossy/have-you-ever-heard-study/
- ^ http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ej/2009/05/03/grand_duchy_nightgowns_review
External links[]
- Musical groups from Tacoma, Washington
- Indie rock musical groups from Washington (state)
- Musical quartets