AUTUMN ELECTRIC

Autumn Electric biography
AUTUMN ELECTRIC is a progressive rock band from Seattle, WA, formed by Michael TREW (vocals/flute/guitar), and Naomi SMITH (keyboards/vocals) in 2008, with the help of Jessica EBALLAR (banjo, vocals) and Gene HARDY (bass). 'Very Soon the Light' was released that year as the band's debut studio album.

In 2009 Dan DESROSIERS joined as drummer and Jessica EBALLAR departed. Gene HARDY was replaced by Kevin GIBBONS on bass and the EP 'We Breathe the Same Air' was released.

In 2010 Barton MACGUIRE joined the band as a multi-instrumentalist, Kevin GIBBONS departed and 'If You're Home' was released as the 2nd Studio Album.

In 2012 Max STEINER joined as bassist, and 'Make Me a Tree' was released as the band's 3rd Studio Album. There was a tour of the West Coast to support the album featuring Johnny UNICORN as guest bassist.

In 2013 Max STEINER moved from bass to lead guitar replacing multi-instrumentalist Barton MACGUIRE, Dan DESROSIERS was replaced by Chris BARRIOS on drums, and Johnny UNICORN officially joined the band as bassist. Another tour of the West Coast followed, called The Healing Tour. Based largely around charity concerts for Healing Centers, and Hospices, the Healing Tour fitted in well with the 'Make Me a Tree' album's theme of empathy and renewal.

In 2014 Max STEINER moved to Germany, and was replaced by guitarist Dylan WELSH. 'Flowers For Ambrosia' was released as the 4th Studio Album - this being the album that finally established THE AUTUMN ELECTRIC as a serious progressive rock act.

2015 resulted in the 5th studio album 'Star Being Earth Child' being released. Inspired by a trip through the petroglyphs of New Mexico on their 2014 tour, this album is really rock opera which explores the mythology of Star Beings, the plight of Earth's environment, and spiritual awakening. Most of the album was recorded in Seattle, while STEINER's guitar arrangements for the album were added remotely from his new home in Germany. AUTUMN ELECTRIC toured extensively throughout the continental US in 2015 to promote the album, making use of specialized lights, projections and costume with the aid of Neil WILLSON (effects) and touring guitarist Josh Williams.

Part of the profits from the sales of the band's first three albums on bandcamp are donated to various charities. Singer/flutist/guitarist/frontman Michael TREW also has a successful solo career alongside his AUTUMN ELECTRIC commitments.

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