Goodbye Picasso
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Goodbye Picasso | |
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| Origin | New York, New York, USA |
| Genres | Alternative rock, alternative country, folk rock, experimental rock, acoustic |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Fresh Danger Records |
| Members | Chris Dreyer Scott Taylor Tim Lappin Joe Nero |
| Past members | Andrew Altman Mark Raudabaugh Ian Hodge Chris Vidal |
| Website | www.goodbyepicasso.com |
Goodbye Picasso is an American rock act based in New York, NY. The principal members of Goodbye Picasso are Chris Dreyer and Scott Taylor. They have performed with a variety of rhythm sections since forming as an acoustic duo in 2001. Goodbye Picasso released their first album, The Book of Aylene, in 2006. [1]
In 2015 Goodbye Picasso signed with Fresh Danger Records. The band's sophomore effort, Somewhere Between the Dog and the Wolf, was digitally released on August 18, 2017 and accompanied by a limited edition vinyl record. The album was produced by Abe Seiferth and executive produced by Rob Holland.[2]
Goodbye Picasso's music has always built on the strength of the songs written by Chris Dreyer, lead vocalist and songwriter. Dreyer names The Beatles, Conor Oberst, and Ryan Adams as influences, amongst others.[1]
Goodbye Picasso has received acclaim in New York City after being named Audience Favorite at the Ars Nova A.N.T. Festival in 2008 for their rock opera The Book of Aylene.[3]
Chris Dreyer plays acoustic guitar in the group in addition to being Goodbye Picasso's singer and songwriter. The band's arrangements vary from solo acoustic song settings to full band (adding electric guitar, bass, and drums) with strings, a horn section, and keyboard instruments. Their music does not fit into one genre, which is a quality they share with many jam bands, but Goodbye Picasso's live performances do not generally feature long improvised sections.
The group is influenced by the experimental tendencies of Radiohead and Wilco, but have an accessible quality similar to the music of Damien Rice, Pete Yorn, My Morning Jacket, and Iron and Wine. The music fits in the genres folk, indie, and acoustic rock, and some arrangements could be classified as alt-country.[1]