Artist description "Brilliant, folky electronica..." (NME)"Sensual, literate songwriting..." (CMJ)"Evocative, electronic campfire ballads..." (Melody Maker)"The principal achievement of the enigmatically named Niagara 01 is its darn infectious hookiness. Every song brings a repeating lyric to the brain that gets fried into one's memory... the perfect rock album" (Alternative Press)

Music Style Indie rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Dylan, Costello, XTC, Television, Gang Of Four, Clash, Paul Simon, Portishead, Byrds, PJ Harvey, Zombies, Jonathan Richman, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Curtis Mayfield,

Similar Artists Elliott Smith, Beth Orton, Daniel Lanois, Kinks, REM, Teenage Fanclub

Artist History Niagara came together in San Francisco over the course of 1998, began rehearsing, gigging, releasing debut album Niagara 01 to widespread critical acclaim and college radio airplay. Band continues to tour and perform on west coast, currently working in the studio finishing Niagara 02. Songwriter/Lead vocalist Jeff Davis helmed Los Angeles band The Balancing Act 1986-1990 releasing three albums on IRS Records.

Group Members Jeff Davis:vocals/guitarAldo Silver: bass/vocalsMatt Hergert: drums/vocalsFergus Griffin: GuitarJames Combs: keyboards

Albums Niagara 01

Press Reviews See "press" pages of official Niagara band website for full reviews...

Additional Info Niagara 02 CD release date: March 15, 2000. Join Niagara mailing list by sending your e-mail address to niagara1@earthlink.net

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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