Joel Graves
Joel Graves (b. 1975) is an American musician, songwriter, recording studio owner, and music industry professional[1]. Graves is best known as a founding member of indie rock band Everest[2] and has performed on stage with a diverse list of artists including Neil Young[3][4][5], Father John Misty, My Morning Jacket[6], Richard Swift, Devendra Banhart, Silversun Pickups, Two Sheds, Earlimart[7], Pedro the Lion, Admiral Radley[8], Dig and Bert Jansch.
Biography
Graves was born in Panorama City, Los Angeles in 1975 and attended Fountain Valley High School[9] in Fountain Valley, CA.
Music Career
While obtaining a Mass Communications bachelor's degree at University of California at Los Angeles, Graves began working in the music industry and gained extensive business experience [10]. He first began recording and touring with Universal Records artist Dig (1998)[11]. Graves moved on to manage and later perform as multi-instrumentalist in Silverlake band Earlimart[12][13], before co-founding Everest (band)[14]. In 2007, Everest was formed with fellow musicians Russell Pollard and Jason Soda upon hearing Pollard's demo recordings[15]. In 2008, after listening to the self-recorded album "Ghost Notes", manager Elliot Roberts signed the group to Neil Young's Vapor Records[16]. After seeing the band perform live in Utah, Young invited the band to tour[17]. The band's second album "On Approach"[18] was released by Warner Brothers Records[19], but after a failed partnership[20] the band moved on to release their third full-length "Ownerless" with ATO Records (2012)[21]. According to the band's official website, the band has been on hiatus since September 2013. In 2018, Graves followed fellow Everest members Elijah Thomson and Dan Bailey[22] by performing in Father John Misty's live band for US[23] [24], European[25], and South American[26] tours as a substitute for the band's original guitar player, Chris Darley.
New Monkey Studio
In August 2004, Graves bought Elliott Smith's former New Monkey Studio[27] with friend Robert Cappadona[28]. Currently, the Van Nuys, CA studio remains open under the direction of Graves, Cappadona and Chief House Engineer, Greg Cortez.
Selected Discography
Everest "Ownerless" LP[29] Everest "On Approach" LP [18] Everest "Let Go / By The Morning" 7"[30] Everest "Ghost Notes" LP [16] Everest "Who The Hell Is Everest?" EP[31] Everest "Self-Titled" EP[32]
Admiral Radley "I Heart California" LP[33]
Earlimart "Treble and Tremble" LP[34] Earlimart "Mentor Tormentor" LP[35] Earlimart "Answers and Questions" 7"[36]
References
- ↑ "You Set the Scene: Interview with Everest's Joel Graves". October 10, 2008.
- ↑ "Bio". Everest.
- ↑ "Live review: Neil Young, Neville Brothers, Everest @ Magness Arena". The Know. April 28, 2009.
- ↑ "Diversions : Everest On An Alternate Neil Young". Aquarium Drunkard. September 18, 2009.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY_HgSs1GYc
- ↑ Ward, Justin (March 28, 2011). "Tour Dates: Everest Tapped for My Morning Jacket Support". LIVE music blog.
- ↑ Martins, Chris (October 14, 2004). "Community Values". LA Weekly.
- ↑ "I Heart California (LP)" – via www.amoeba.com.
- ↑ TVD, Special to (July 25, 2012). "Everest: The Week at TVD". The Vinyl District.
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-graves-4916b450/
- ↑ "Dig - radioactive records". defgav.com.
- ↑ Corcoran, Monica (September 5, 2004). "Earlimart" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "Earlimart Album/Tour". JamBase. August 15, 2007.
- ↑ "Everest (9)". Discogs.
- ↑ "Everest interview : Illinois Entertainer".
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Everest (9) - Ghost Notes". Discogs.
- ↑ "Meet Everest — Neil Young's Hand-Picked Opening Band". Spin. October 15, 2008.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Everest (9) - On Approach". Discogs.
- ↑ "Everest: New Label & Album News". JamBase. April 13, 2010.
- ↑ "Without Warner Bros., Everest Soldiers on with Latest Offering "Ownerless" | Marquee Magazine".
- ↑ https://glidemagazine.com/21447/everest/
- ↑ Scott, Howard. "Father John Misty - Hard Rock Live, Orlando, Florida - Soundblab". Soundblab.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybkQRNUDqc
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arTz4CtR8Hk
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7X-rGRPKnY
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scpcl6An3VE
- ↑ Kagler, Marcus. "Elliott Smith". undertheradarmag.com.
- ↑ "Elliott Smith still sings to his studio's keepers". Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2006.
- ↑ "Everest (9) - Ownerless". Discogs.
- ↑ "Everest (9) - Let Go". Discogs.
- ↑ "Who the Hell Is Everest? - EP by Everest" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "Everest (9) - Everest". Discogs.
- ↑ "Admiral Radley - I Heart California". Discogs.
- ↑ "Earlimart - Treble & Tremble". Discogs.
- ↑ "Earlimart - Mentor Tormentor". Discogs.
- ↑ "Earlimart - Answers & Questions". Discogs.
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