The Landing + Band in Redwood City, CA

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In 2005, 20 year-old singer/pianist Lilly Wolfson appeared on the nationally syndicated "A Prairie Home Companion" as a finalist in the "Talent from Twelve to Twenty" Contest. Wolfson performed an original song, "I See the Rain," blending classical piano training and her own melancholy vocal style. Her performance won the award for "Most Amiable Stage Presence," but it was perhaps this recognition of her likability that prompted Wolfson's break from the female singer/songwriter style.

Seeking a more powerful, darker sound, with visions of interlaced piano and distorted guitar, Wolfson began searching the Bay Area for a backing band. The formula clicked in early 2007 with the mix of a gospel playing bassist (Guiffre), a progressive jazz drummer (Shilling), and a guitarist relocated from the DC punk scene (Neuhausen). With dozens of songs written during Wolfson's solo years, the band quickly reworked several numbers and recorded three in May 2007 at Faultline Studios in San Francisco with producer Joe Kay.

Guiffre recently left the band for a harder act, prompting the band to begin searching for a bass player who will provide, simple, soulful grooves. Applicants should be in their 20's or 30's with an enthusiastic, younger vibe.

Screen name:

thelanding

Member since:

Aug 21 2007

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

2

Gigs played:

Under 10

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

40 years

Influences

The Smiths, Porcupine Tree, Chopin, Elliott Smith

Members Of Band

Lilly Wolfson,
Alex Neuhausen,
Nick Shilling

EQUIPMENT

Drums, guitar/amp, keyboard/PA/amp

MUSIC