Artist description In the tradition of the rock genre, mask-wearing, underground, and somewhat elusive; shortly after the release of their debut-CD Desfile De Muertos (Parade Of The Dead, November 1997), Seattle's Strange Parade began a rise to recognition as one of the nation's top indie bands. Now, in 2000, with Where I Stand, Strange Parade's affinity for taking a stand, following it's own path, setting it's own trend, has once again pushed the limits of what an unsigned independent band can accomplish.

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences Seattle Scene

Similar Artists Soundgarden

Artist History Started during 1991in San Antonio,Strange Parade was packing houses in Texas during the early 90s. The band relocated and was remade during the mid 90s in Seattle, Washington.With the addition ofSeattle's Joe Benson,guitarist, song-writer,Strange Paradeproduced the CDDesfile De Muertosand gained national attention in 1998, recognized by UnVailed as one of the 10 best up-and-coming acts out of over 800 groupsnationwide.(UnVailed is a nationwide discovery of the best up-and-coming acts in America. Finals held in Vail, Colorado. Sponsored by Sam Goody, 1998.)Today, Strange Parade has just finished their next CD entitled "Where I Stand"

Group Members Sam Gallegos - Lead Vocal /GuitarJoe Benson - Guitar/Backup VocalsMario Reyes - Guitar/Backup VocalsTurtle - BassTony Ramos - Drums

Albums Desfile De Muertos Where I Stand

Press Reviews "...there are some unique qualities provided in this CD [Desfile De Muertos]..in no way are they [Strange Parade] pop, and although reminiscent of grunge, they are, in my opinion, the stepping stone for change in the Northwest music cluster. They provide the old, but lay way and hint how to progress for the new." (Jaimie Ellis, JAM Magazine)

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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