Artist description Farewell to Juliet (FTJ) combines the modern/British rock sounds of bands like Catherine Wheel, Gene, and the oft-namechecked Radiohead with formative prog influences like Pink Floyd and Rush. Balancing these are concurrent loves of the mellower, melodic Over the Rhine and the roots/Americana style of Vigilantes of Love. Everybody in the band appreciates the Choir.

Music Style modern progressive pop/rock

Musical Influences Catherine Wheel, Gene, Radiohead, Rush, David Bowie, Police, Vigilantes of Love

Similar Artists The Choir, Over the Rhine, 77s, Duran Duran, U2, Jars of Clay, Pink Floyd

Artist History The band formed at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Jeff Elbel and Brant Hansen parlayed penchants for heady conversation and parodying U2 into original material. Friend/original drummer Jeff Schmale provided the band's foundation, and a newspaper ad was placed for a very specific bassist. John Bretzlaff was the sole respondent. Between FTJ's albums, John moved to acoustic guitar, and former Animator keyboardist Stacey Krejci picked up the bass. Jeff Schmale moved on, and Funky Butt Drum Club alum Chad Dunn moved in.

Group Members John Bretzlaff: acoustic guitar, Chad Dunn: drums, percussion, Jeff Elbel: electric guitar, Brant Hansen: voice, Stacey Krejci: bass/piano

Instruments voice, electric & acoustic guitar, bass, drums, percussion, piano, organ, brass, cello

Albums Grace and Dire Circumstances, Echoes of Laughter

Press Reviews Coverage by: True Tunes News, 7ball, BAM (L.A., CA), Illinois Entertainer, News-Gazette (Champaign, IL), HM, The Phantom Tollbooth, The Daily Illini, CCM

Additional Info compilations: RIM v.beta, GAS Collection #5, We the Living Vol. II, Tastes Like Chicken, Choir tribute

Location Champaign, IL - USA

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