Canasta + Band in Chicago, IL

SEEKING

ABOUT

Living amongst the immense musical talent in a city like Chicago is eternally inspiring. But standing apart from the crowd can be a never‐ending challenge. So Canasta came together in early 2002 when six friends joined forces and augmented the standard rock set‐up with piano, violin, keyboard and trombone, in an effort to craft a more ambitious strain of majestic, ultra‐melodic, orchestral pop. Canasta songs are nothing if not eclectic; you’ll hear everything from bouncy, horn‐spiked ditties and sweeping, heart-breaking epics to moody, country‐tinged narratives and rollicking, guitar‐driven anthems. But what’s constant is an emphasis on sophisticated songwriting, dramatic dynamics and meticulous orchestration that has won them comparisons to Arcade Fire, Belle & Sebastian, The Decemberists, The New Pornographers, Sufjan Stevens and Wilco.

Screen name:

Canasta

Member since:

Apr 19 2011

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

9

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Age:

42 years

Members Of Band

Matt Priest - Lead Vocals, bass
Jeremy Beckford - Guitars
Elizabeth Lindau - Violin, percussion, vocals
Ryan Tracy - Piano, keyboards, bass
Brian Palmieri - Drums

MUSIC