Esquela is an American roots rock band from Bovina, a small rural town in Upstate New York. Formed in 2010 by John "Chico" Finn and Keith Christopher, Esquela's current lineup includes John "Chico" Finn (vocals, bass), Rebecca Frame (vocals), Brian Shafer (lead guitar), and Matt Woodin (mandolin, guitar). Esquela has released three albums, "The Owl Had Landed" (2010), "Are We Rolling?" (2013), and "Canis Majoris" (2016). All of Esquela's albums were produced by Eric Ambel, an experienced musician and studio producer.
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Esquela is currently working on an album for kids. The Esquela Jr album is entitled, "For the Sake of Parents" and is expected to be released in 2017.
History
Esquela formed from a series of songwriting sessions between John "Chico" Finn and his friend Keith Christopher, which evolved into a 2010 recording session that included vocalist Rebecca Frame. Those songs became Esquela's first album, "The Owl Has Landed." Esquela returned to the studio in 2013 for their second album, "Are We Rolling?" and added members Todd Russell (drummer) Brian Shafer (guitar), and Matt Woodin (mandolin, guitar). Esquela's third album, "Canis Majoris" was released on February 20, 2016. Todd Russell left the band in 2016.
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Awards
On September 12, 2015, Esquela took first place in The Playoff at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, a battle-of-the-bands competition that featured bands from all over the world.