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Echo Nebraska

from Vancouver BC
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Echo Nebraska

since circa 2014
Hold up to the Fire, Echo Nebraska’s sophomore effort, sees the Vancouver folk-rock outfit expand on their reputation of combining soul-strung acoustic songs with melodic pop sensibilities. They were determined to write music that was universally accessible and affirming, focusing on introspective themes of love, loss and perseverance.

The mission to spread positivity to a wider audience stems from heartbreak within the band itself. In September 2016, bassist and founding member, Gunn Park passed away after a battle with cancer. Even though this was a difficult time for the band, they focused on channeling this loss in a positive direction. This is apparent in the album’s first single ‘Follow Me’. As songwriter Devan Christodoulou puts it, “The song is all about life and how it’s okay to rely on each other to get us through the tough times.”

Devan, Gunn and multi-instrumentalist Andy Schichter started Echo Nebraska in the fall of 2014, with the release of a music video for ‘Hey, Allison’. Within a week of the video premiering, CBC Music added the video to their list of Best New Music Videos. Their debut EP, Send the Ships, would eventually chart across several campus stations, reaching a high of #3 on CJSF.

The band spent the next couple of years touring Send the Ships across Canada, with drummer Mike Lauder, violinist Carly Frey and bassist Dan Ponich. After showcasing at BreakOut West 2016 and CMW 2017, Echo Nebraska turned their attention to writing the songs that would eventually make up the new record. Though Park never got to perform on Hold up to the Fire, his presence is felt throughout the record.

Echo Nebraska returned to the studio this past winter with producer Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, Holly McNarland, The Dudes), who helped hone in on the direction the band was taking with their new collection of songs. Colin Stewart (Dan Mangan, Yukon Blonde) was brought on to mix the album.

Ultimately, despite the loss of their friend and bandmate, Echo Nebraska pushed their musical direction forward on Hold up to the Fire, resonant with messages of hope, love, and the power of human relationships.
Pop/Rock/Indie
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Past Events

16
Jun
2018
20:00
Album Release Show: Echo Nebraska, Coldwater Road
Join Vancouver folk-rockers, Echo Nebraska as they celebrate the release of thei...
$10-$13
The Roxy
Event can be attended in person
24
May
2018
20:30
Root Dwellers Music Showcase: Echo Nebraska, Zach Kleisinger, Elliott Slinn
This month be impassioned by poet and song-writer Elliott Slinn who has recently...
$10
Kings Cafe
Event can be attended in person
21
Dec
2017
19:00
Acoustic Show: Echo Nebraska
Join members of Echo Nebraska for acoustic jams and delicious craft beer at Lupp...
Free
Luppolo Brewing Company
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15
Sep
2017
20:00
Echo Nebraska, Nick Mintenko
Join Vancouver folk-rockers, Echo Nebraska at The Heritage Grill (back room) in ...
$10
The Heritage Grill
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19
Aug
2017
16:00
Echo Nebraska, River's Divide, REED
 
Cates Park
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18
Aug
2017
20:00
Echo Nebraska, Andrew Phelan , Clay Ravens
Join Vancouver-folk rockers, Echo Nebraska for a hometown show at The Biltmore C...
$10-$15
The Biltmore Cabaret
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27
Jul
2017
20:00
Echo Nebraska, Nick Mintenko
Echo Nebraska Bursting on to the Canadian music scene in the fall of 2014 wit...
$12
Hermann's Jazz Club
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10
Jun
2017
19:45
Echo Nebraska, Coldwater Road
 
$10-$13
The Roxy
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05
Nov
2016
21:00
Echo Nebraska
Join Echo Nebraska live at Blue Light Studio for a limited, intimate performance...
$20
Blue Light Studio
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09
Sep
2016
21:00
Echo Nebraska, Coastline Pilot, Ben Everyman
Join Vancouver folk-rockers, Echo Nebraska on their Western Canadian tour for a ...
$10-$13
The Media Club
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14
Jul
2016
19:00 21:00
Echo Nebraska
 
Free
Field House Brewing Co.
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11
Jul
2016
19:00 20:00
Echo Nebraska
Join Vancouver folk-rockers, Echo Nebraska at the Kitsilano Showboat on Monday, ...
Free
Kitsilano Show Boat
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18
Jun
2016
20:00
Echo Nebraska, Bre McDaniel
Join indie folk-rockers, Echo Nebraska on Saturday, June 18th in Langley, BC at ...
$8-$12
Water Shed Arts Cafe
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06
May
2016
20:00
Echo Nebraska, The Ruffled Feathers, Coastline Pilot
Join Vancouver's Echo Nebraska as they embark on their 2016 Western Canadian Tou...
$10-$13
The Biltmore Cabaret
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22
Apr
2016
20:30
Echo Nebraska, AZTEC, Ah, Venice
Join Echo Nebraska in Victoria, BC at Felicita's as they embark on their 2016 We...
$5
Felicita's Pub
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04
Mar
2016
20:00 22:00
Echo Nebraska, Amber Hills
The Roxy Presents Echo Nebraska with special guests Amber Hills, on March 4th at...
$10
The Roxy
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04
Dec
2015
20:30 23:30
Echo Nebraska, Western Jaguar, THE WRITTEN YEARS
Doors at 8:00pm. Music at 8:30pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. Echo Nebraska:...
$5
Brothers Bowling and Billiards
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04
Sep
2015
21:00
Echo Nebraska, Tan and Hide
Join Vancouver's Echo Nebraska as they make their first appearance in Victoria, ...
$8
The Cambie at the Esquimalt Inn
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29
Aug
2015
19:30 10:45
Echo Nebraska, Mellt, The Lunas, The Winlaws
Echo Nebraska http://echonebraska.com/ Mellt https://melltband.bandcamp.com...
The Red Room
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22
Aug
2015
20:00 23:00
Acoustic Performances: Echo Nebraska, Isaak Salomon
Join Vancouver folk-rockers, Echo Nebraska and Isaak Salomon for a pair of acous...
Free
Skinny Fat Jack's
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Current Lineup

Devan Christodoulou
Lead Vocals/Guitars
2014 - present
Andy Schichter
Guitars/Keyboards
2014 - present
Mike Lauder
Drums
2015 - present
Carly Frey
Violin/Backing Vocals
2016 - present
Dan Ponich
Bass
2016 - present

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