Beltaine

Beltaine es una banda hardcore de los años noventa. Se caracteriza por tener ciertos matices de música metal (lo suficiente como para no ser encasillada como banda metalera). Tuvo un período de vigencia de cinco años (1993 - 1998). Lanzamientos: un Cassette (demo, 1993, self-released), Rototillthesky (7", 1994, Atomic Action), Misguised (CD EP, 1996, Atomic Action) y Crowning The Caged Kid (CD, 1997, Atomic Action).

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In the summer of 1993, James Quigley, along with friends Way O'Malley and Henry Evans began creating music together. Through word of mouth, they found drummer Sean Gilchrist and guitarist Paul Vieira who had been playing together for years. Practicing for hours in a small barn out in Charlestown, Rhode Island the five members wrote songs quickly and easily. In just a few months they were recording their four song cassette demo at Sampson Studios in Tiverton, RI with engineer Keith Souza (now owner of Machines With Magnets in Pawtucket, RI). Numerous local shows followed. The band recorded more songs for a 3 song vinyl EP that eventually came out on Watermark records, though you would be hard pressed to actually find any anywhere! Later in '94 after a show at Club Babyhead, Henry was asked to leave due to "musical differences" and the band drafted in Shawn St. Martin who, despite playing some guitar, had never played bass before. More practicing and writing of songs followed with a recording for a full length album/demo for Columbia Records. Unsatisfied with the end result, the band decided not to release it and resumed recording other songs at Sampson. A 2 song vinyl EP and five song cassette were released on the Atomic Action label from Middletown, RI. Way decided to leave Beltaine in the early summer of '96. Deciding to continue as a four piece, the band sounded more focused and powerful and went on to record their full length cd for Atomic Action, titled Crowning The Caged Kid. In the next year waiting for the cd's release, Beltaine would play some incredible live shows with bands such as Jawbox, Bluetip, the Warmers, Kerosene 454 and others. Drummer Sean Gilchrist did a short stint drumming for Dischord recording artists Bluetip on their Feb/March '97 tour. Sean left Beltaine in November '97 and now plays in the studio/live for songwriter Leah Carlson. The remaining members found a new drummer and continued on for over a year as Woken By Wire, releasing an excellent 10" EP on Corleone Records. Guitarist Paul Vieira now plays in The Chinese Stars. Recordings: Self released 4 song cassette EP Structure 3 song vinyl EP (Watermark Records) 1994 Rototillthesky 2 song vinyl EP (Atomic Action) 1996 Misguided 5 song cassette EP (Atomic Action) 1997 Crowning The Caged Kid full length cd(Atomic Action) 1997. MySpace ____________________________________________________________

Beltaine, from Rhode Island formed in ‘93 and disbanded in ‘98. They played melodic indie/hardcore/rock influenced by bands such as Jawbox, Fugazi, Sunny Day real Estate and others. Beltaine self released a four song cassette EP, a 7” vinyl EP on Watermark Records, a 7” vinyl EP, cassette EP and one full length CD on Atomic Action Records. Last.fm
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I found this site after doing a search today. Once in awhile I'll type in the ol' bands name and see what comes up for the hell of it. Sometimes I think we were pretty underrated, especially when you see the bands that are around now. We had a four song casette demo released before the Watermark 7" and another cassette "sampler" before the cd came out (with 2 unreleased songs). In '95 Beltaine recorded an LP for Watermark (it was also a demo for Columbia) but was never released. I stopped playing with the band in October '97 and the guys got another drummer and former Woken By Wire. I thought the 10" was really good. Paul (my best friend since age 14) now plays guitar for The Chinese Stars who are pretty popular. I sometimes play live with my friend Leah Carlson and have played on two cd's of hers (recorded by Beltaine's old engineer Keith Souza). James does art, which is really incredible stuff. I'm a firefighter in Pawtucket and am hoping to do studio work with other musicians.- Sean (drummer). Posted by Beltaine member, Sean @ One Day Savior.
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Members:

Bass	Shawn St. Martin
Drums	Sean Gilchrist
Guitar	Paul Vieira
Vocals	James Quigley
Vocals (Background)	Paulino Vieira Sean Gilchrist

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Beltaine - Demo


Tracklisting :
1.- Oath
2.- Crush
3.- Teach
4.- Wither

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Requests: Rototillthesky (7", 1994, Atomic Action), Misguised (CD EP, 1996, Atomic Action) y Crowning The Caged Kid (CD, 1997, Atomic Action).