Genres Progressive rock Website The Roots Of Orchis Genre Progressive rock | Years active 1997 - 2010 Active until 2010 | |
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Associated acts Golden Void, The Finches, EYES, Static Drive, Planes Of Satori Past members Justin PinkertonDan LydersenAaron MorganJackie MusickChris LaBrecheKatie LoganMike CancelKris Bennett Origin San Francisco, California, United States (1997) Albums Crooked Ceilings, Some Things Plural Record labels Slowdance Records, the roots of orchis Similar Golden Void, The Finches, Assemble Head in Sunburst, Earthless, The Album Leaf | ||
The Roots of Orchis (1997 - 2010) was a progressive rock band from San Francisco, California, on the Slowdance Records label.
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Formed by in 1997 by Kris Bennett, Dan Lydersen and Justin Pinkerton. Later adding Aaron Morgan and replacing Bennett with Jackie Musick, The Roots of Orchis released five full-length albums and an EP. Their songs have been included on numerous radio and television programs and they have toured the US extensively. They have shared the stage with such bands as Tortoise (band), Michael Rother & John Frusciante, The Album Leaf, Black Mountain (band), Modest Mouse, Bright Eyes (band) and many others. Chris Labreche was added to the line up for 'The Red House In Winter' and their self-titled EP but left before 'Some Things Plural.' Mike Cancel and Katie Logan briefly replaced Jackie Musick while he was abroad. The band is currently inactive.
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Songs
Halfway to a HandshakeSome Things Plural · 2002
Roll the Dice Man - Baby Needs a New EllipsisSome Things Plural · 2002
A Man Cut in SlicesCrooked Ceilings · 2004