Knot Feeder was an American

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band from

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, featuring ex-members of

Don Caballero Don Caballero (often shortened by members as 'Don Cab') was an American math rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Although the band has had numerous lineup changes with co-founder Damon Che (drums and percussion) being the only constant m ...

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, and Southpaw. The band consisted of guitarist Mike Banfield (ex-

), drummer Rob Spagiare (ex-

), guitarist Andrew Grossmann (ex-Tabula), and bassist Andy Curl (ex-Southpaw). They recorded a CD with

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in 2007, which was released on January 24, 2009, at The Smiling Moose.

Members

*Mike Banfield - Guitar *Andy Curl - Bass Guitar *Andrew Grossmann - Guitar *Rob Spagiare - Drums, Vocals

History

Guitarist Mike Banfield left

, which he helped co-found with

Damon Che Damon Che (born Damon Che Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 15, 1968) is a rock drummer and guitarist. He has contributed to indie rock and progressive rock through his work with math rock pioneers Don Caballero since 1991. His sty ...

, after their 1999 European tour supporting ''

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'', their third release on the Touch & Go label, because he did not want to quit his job in Pittsburgh and relocate to Chicago.

continued to play with Don Cab, and the other guitarist Ian Williams went on to form the band

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. After departing Don Cab, Banfield did not play in another band until a member of Pittsburgh band Mihaly connected him with drummer Rob Spagiare of the post-hardcore band

. "We played a few times and it never materialized into anything, but then I got inspired and wanted to play more seriously. So I called Rob, and he brought along guitarist Andrew Grossmann." Soon, friend and promoter/sound engineer Sean Cho introduced the trio to bassist Andy Curl, whose previous band, Southpaw, was known for its complex extended jams. The four formed Knot Feeder in 2006.

Discography

*''Light Flares'' CD (January 2009)

References

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External links

Knot Feeder Official Website
American math rock groups