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6 unusual facts about The Firebird Band


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It included Chris Broach (of The Firebird Band) in his first solo show in almost 4 years, Thunderlip, and The International Theatre of War (feat. John Isberg – formerly of The Firebird Band and The Blackouts) who also played with Chris Broach.

The label was originally conceived of as a way for Chris Broach to release his own projects (including his solo material, L'Spaerow, Life at Sea, and The Firebird Band).

The Firebird Band

Erik Bocek - (of Joan of Arc, Ghosts and Vodka) bass on tracks 2, 8-11 on The Setting Sun and Its Satellites.

Roy Ewing (of Braid and Very Secretary) - played live drums on "The Runway" and "Distance" from The Drive.

In 2004, Broach left Life at Sea to do a reunion tour for Braid, and then to begin to focus again on finishing The Firebird Band's newest album - The City at Night with John Isberg.

The band was created as a side project by Chris Broach, of Braid notoriety, and his brother Riley Broach in 1996.



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