Watashi Wa

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Watashi Wa was a Christian pop rock band from San Luis Obispo, California on Tooth & Nail Records. "Watashi wa" (私は) in Japanese means "I".[1]

The band formed in 2000 when most of the members were still in their teens. They were first signed to indie label and released two albums before signing to Tooth & Nail in 2002.

The band broke up in July 2004, but in a deal with Tooth & Nail Records singer/guitarist Seth Roberts' new band Eager Seas, were signed to the same label and released their first album under the name Watashi Wa. They subsequently left the label.[2]

The new band currently plays under the name "Lakes" and have signed with The Militia Group and released the Photographs EP.[3]

Members[]

  • Seth Roberts - vocals, guitar
  • Luke Page - guitar, background vocals
  • Roger Tompkins - bass
  • Lane Biermann - drums, background vocals

Both Roger Tompkins and Lane Biermann played their respective instruments in the alt country band Briertone, but have since moved on to pursue other things.

Former members[]

  • Mike Newsom - guitar, background vocals
  • Luke Page - guitar, background vocals
  • Xavier Alexander - guitar (appears in "All of Me" music video)
  • Cory Radosevich - bass, background vocals
  • Erik Brunner - bass
  • Jonthan Russo - drums
  • Danny Igarta - bass
  • Brendon Alvord- guitar
  • Kevin Alvord-bass

Discography[]

  • Eager Seas (2006, Tooth & Nail)
  • The Love of Life (2003, Tooth & Nail)
  • The Color of Today EP (2003, Tooth & Nail)
  • What's in the Way (2001, Bettie Rocket)
  • Lost a Few Battles... Won the War (2000, Bettie Rocket)
  • Stephen's First Day Out (1998, Harvey Records)
Other songs
  • "Wonderful" (Released at PureVolume.com in 2004)
  • "Message in a Bottle" (The Police cover, released on ¡Policia!: A Tribute to the Police in 2005)
  • "Stories" (from 'Punk Never Dies' compilation, released in 2011)

References[]

  1. ^ "Artist of the day: Lakes". Spin. 8 September 2006. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  2. ^ Anderson, Rick. "Review: Eager Seas". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  3. ^ Apar, Corey. "Review: Photographs". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 February 2010.

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