BIO:
Together since 1999, Deathray included Dana Gumbiner and former Cake members Greg Brown, Victor Damiani and Todd Roper (James Neil, Michael Urbano, and Max Hart all had bouts of D*Ray as well). After selling 5000+ copies of their demo EP, Deathray was signed to Capricorn Records (Universal), and recorded their debut with producer Eric Valentine. The self-titled album was released in 2000, and shortly afterward Capricorn announced the sales of their catalog and assets to another label. Deathray was granted a release from their contract and retained all rights to their first record, which the band has subsequently re-released independently.
Unsigned and undaunted, Deathray continued to tour nationally and promote their music to an ever-increasing and devoted fan base. In 2002, they released a critically acclaimed EP, White Sleeves, on the Doppler Records imprint (a label founded by Victor and Keara Fallon). During this time, members of Deathray branched out as producers, engineers, studio owners and session musicians, working with artists such as The High Speed Scene, Matt Sharp, Virgil Shaw, Golden Shoulders, Daisy Spot, and many others.
The latest Deathray album, titled "Believe Me" was released in late 2005. It was offered exclusively through the band's website and has since sold out of it's initial run. Recorded (again!) with producer Eric Valentine at his Hollywood studio, "Believe Me" was made using a variety of Beatles-era gear, including the original Abbey Road mixing console used to make Pink Floyd’s 'Dark Side of the Moon' LP.
Many of Deathray's songs have been featured in film and TV, including placements in Summerland, One Tree Hill, The Unit and Ghost Whisperer. Deathray had two new songs featured in an animated film called Open Season from Sony Pictures Animation in 2006. In early 2007, Dana opened a new recording studio and production house, Station To Station. In June of 2007 the band called it quits to focus on new projects..
Unsigned and undaunted, Deathray continued to tour nationally and promote their music to an ever-increasing and devoted fan base. In 2002, they released a critically acclaimed EP, White Sleeves, on the Doppler Records imprint (a label founded by Victor and Keara Fallon). During this time, members of Deathray branched out as producers, engineers, studio owners and session musicians, working with artists such as The High Speed Scene, Matt Sharp, Virgil Shaw, Golden Shoulders, Daisy Spot, and many others.
The latest Deathray album, titled "Believe Me" was released in late 2005. It was offered exclusively through the band's website and has since sold out of it's initial run. Recorded (again!) with producer Eric Valentine at his Hollywood studio, "Believe Me" was made using a variety of Beatles-era gear, including the original Abbey Road mixing console used to make Pink Floyd’s 'Dark Side of the Moon' LP.
Many of Deathray's songs have been featured in film and TV, including placements in Summerland, One Tree Hill, The Unit and Ghost Whisperer. Deathray had two new songs featured in an animated film called Open Season from Sony Pictures Animation in 2006. In early 2007, Dana opened a new recording studio and production house, Station To Station. In June of 2007 the band called it quits to focus on new projects..
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Released May 2, 2000
Produced by Eric Valentine and Deathray
Engineered by Eric Valentine at HOS in Palo Alto, CA
Mastered by Brian Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
Layout and graphics by Keara Fallon and Deathray
Cover photo by Allyson Seconds
Band: Greg Brown, Victor Damiani, Dana Gumbiner, James Neil, Michael Urbano
(Max Hart jumped onboard as we left for tour!)