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Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes is an Omaha-based Indie-Folk band featuring singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and a rotating lineup of local musicians.On June 15, 2009, it was announced that both Oberst and Mogis would be teaming up with M. Ward for a project under the name 'Monsters of Folk.' The trio will release an album under that name on September 22, 2009.http://strangeglue.com/news/oberstjamesward-team-up-for-album/10005164
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Fast Facts
- Formed: 1995
- Origin: Omaha, Nebraska
- Toured with Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M.
- Years Active: 1995 – present
- Labels: Saddle Creek Records, Polydor Records
- Oberst is also associated with the bands Commander Venus, Park Ave., Desaparecidos and The Faint
- Oberst breifly dated actress Winona Ryder
- Oberst is currently focusing on his second, Mystic Valley Band, which is set for a small westcoast tour in April 2009Pitchfork: New Non-Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst Album and Tour (February 19, 2009)
- Mystic Valley Band to play Coachella music festivalPitchfork: New Non-Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst Album and Tour (February 19, 2009)
- Mystic Valley Band to release second album, Outer South, May 5 on MergePitchfork: New Non-Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst Album and Tour (February 19, 2009)
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Background
Oberst began writing and recording songs at an early age and released his first album while still in high school. After starting Saddle Creek Records with his brother, he assembled a group of musicians to back him on the first Bright Eyes record. Since then, the band has released a number of critically acclaimed albums. Oberst, meanwhile, has formed various side projects, including Desaparecidos and his most recent, The Mystic Valley Band. -
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Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band
In February of 2009, Oberst announced his latest plans for the Mystic Valley Band, which released their debut album Conor Oberst last year. The follow-up, Outer South, will hit shelves on May 5. The band is kicking off a small westcoast tour in April, the highlight being the Coachella music festival in Indio, California.Pitchfork: New Non-Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst Album and Tour (February 19, 2009)
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Seasonal Depression Playlis: Tom Waits, Bright Eyes, Explosions in the Sky, Modest Mouse, Grails, Mogwai, My Morning Jacket, & Grails
@rickrighteous | November 09, 2009 12:39 PM -
I love bright eyes, I hate Twitter, I can't wait for Buffalo. I need this escape.
@myxtruexlove | November 09, 2009 12:31 PM -
at last...........My record is being released on the 'TISWAS' album!! Due out the end of November!! The Rock Classic Bright Eyes
@mattlewis500 | November 09, 2009 12:26 PM -
@helloheyho ahhh, no. That would be someone much younger judging by bright eyes!
@FollowMeAussie | November 09, 2009 11:35 AM -
see her eyes they are bright tonite, see the stars coming out tonite, see the moon looking down tonite, see how they light your way tonite.
@meucuba | November 09, 2009 11:27 AM
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View All Bright Eyes Questions (444) | Ask a QuestionI won an autographed guitar signed by someone in the band Bright Eyes...Anyone interested in purchasing? (2 Answers)Try Craigslist or Kijiji. read moreMac screen brightness (4 Answers)You can try by resetting the Mac's PRAM and NVRAM. This should work for both MacBook (Pro or not) and iMac desktop. The PRAM stores the display and video settings ... read moreWhat ever happened to Bright Eyes? (1 Answer)Their last album was released back in 2007, according to Wikipedia. However, Conor Oberst, their frontman, is currently active with Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band. read more
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Music Review | Monsters of Folk
Its members are three indie-rock songwriters who keep busy on their own — Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Jim James of My Morning Jacket and M. Ward, ...New York Times (November 08, 2009) -
Roots rock sideman Rawlings steps into spotlight
... working in the studio and on the road with the likes of Old Crow Medicine Show, Bright Eyes and his longtime partner Gillian Welch. ...Reuters (November 06, 2009) -
Monsters unleash a collective chemistry built of folk and rock
Together, Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, solo artist M. Ward, and My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James make a formidable quartet that works so ...Boston Globe (November 04, 2009) -
Concert review: Monsters of Folk at the Auditorium
... Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis – taking a collective busmen's holiday from their better-known bands (My Morning Jacket, Bright Eyes) – clearly didn't spend ...Chicago Tribune (October 31, 2009)
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Kill The Kids First: Bright Eyes (1998 - 2007)
COMING SOON - Oh Holy Fools: The Music Of Son, Ambulance And Bright Eyes EP (Split) (2001) DOWNLOAD - Lifted Or The Story Is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground (2002) COMING SOON - One Jug Of Wine, Two Vessels EP (Split) (2004) ...killthekidsfirst.blogspot.com (November 08, 2009) -
COLOURlovers :: Color / 0DF89C / Bright-eyes
Deutsch, English, Español, Français, हिन्दी, 日本語, Português, Русский язык, Svenska, ภาษาไทย, 中文. Bright-eyes. Bright-eyes. HEX: #0DF89C RGB: 13, 248, 156. Comments 0. Avg. Score 0.00 (0 Votes). Color Ranking. 2286396 ...colourlovers.com (November 06, 2009) -
Letters of Note: I HATE "Bright Eyes"!
Back in 1979, when such a feat actually carried some weight, Art Garfunkel's song Bright Eyes spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart after featuring on the soundtrack to the movie adaptation of the novel ...lettersofnote.com -
Blondie Brighteyes on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
jerikojosh says: Hahaha!!! You gave away my secret, DB...lol!! It's true...I got this one as a "hip grab." Manual exposure with auto-focus. Sometimes god smiles on you in the eyes of a child :^) Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink ) ...flickr.com
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