Low Skies is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

Low Skies
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresIndie rock, slowcore, alternative country
Years active2000–present
LabelsFlameshovel Records

History

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Low Skies formed in 2000 after a chance meeting between Creps and Salveter.[1] After deciding to record together, they played with a number of local musicians before settling on a permanent lineup.[2] After signing with Flameshovel Records in 2002, the group released its debut full-length, The Bed, in 2003. A five-track EP, I Have Been to Beautiful Places, followed in 2004.[3] Their sophomore LP, All the Love I Could Find, was released in 2006.[4][5] They are currently on hiatus.

Members

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  • Jason Creps - drums
  • Christopher Salveter - vocals, guitar
  • Jacob Ross - guitar
  • Brandon Ross - bass
  • Luther Rochester - keyboards

Discography

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  • The Bed (Flameshovel Records, 2003)
  • I Have Been to Beautiful Places (Flameshovel, 2004)
  • All the Love I Could Find (Flameshovel, 2006)

References

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  1. ^ MacKenzie Wilson, Low Skies at Allmusic
  2. ^ Scott Iwasaki, Low Skies Jelling as Indie Rock group. Deseret News, October 15, 2004.
  3. ^ Album Review, Pop Matters, February 3, 2005.
  4. ^ Album Review, The Austin Chronicle.
  5. ^ Album Review, Alternative Press, May 22, 2006.