Jeremy Gara

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Jeremy Gara
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Drummer

Jeremy Gara (born June 6, 1978) is a Canadian drummer from

Ottawa, Ontario.[1] He is most well known as the drummer of the band Arcade Fire. Gara is an active performer in a number of other projects, including work as a solo performer.[2]

Career

Gara currently (2020) is a member of the

Richard Reed Parry and Tim Kingsbury). He recently played percussion on Owen Pallett's Heartland album (Pallett being a former member and regular contributor to Arcade Fire).[6]

As with other members of Arcade Fire, during live performances he often swaps instruments with other members of the band between songs, often taking on the role of an extra guitarist on certain songs.

On January 14, 2016, Jeremy Gara announced he would release debut solo record 'Limn' on March 11, 2016, sharing the video for album track 'Divinity'.[2] The album is a primarily composed of improvisation and is accompanied by artwork created by Gara.[2] Reviewers have noted it fits in with the Montreal electronic scene and potentially has little crossover appeal.[4]

Gara has also occasionally filled in on drums on the television program Late Night with Seth Meyers.[7]

Discography

Kepler
  • 2000: Fuck Fight Fail (
    Troubleman Unlimited
    )
  • 2002: Missionless Days (Resonant Records)
  • 2005: Attic Salt (Troubleman Unlimited)[8]
Arcade Fire
Arizona Amp and Alternator
  • 2005: Arizona Amp and Alternator (AAAA)
Susanna Wallumrød
Marnie Stern
  • 2023 : The Comeback Kid (Joyful Noise Records)[11]
Solo release
  • 2016: Limn (NRCSS Industry)
  • 2020: Passerine Finale (
    Invada Records
    )

References

  1. Discogs.com
    . Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Sklinar, Kimberley-Marie. "Arcade Fire's Jeremy Gara announces debut album". Never Enough Notes. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  3. ^ Perusse, Bernie (February 14, 2011). "Arcade Fire surprised by victory". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  4. ^ a b Khanna, Vish (March 23, 2016). "Jeremy Gara". NOW Magazine. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  5. ^ Deusner, Stephen M. (2006). "Arizona Amp and Alternator". Pitchfork.
  6. ^ Warner, Andrea (January 22, 2010). "Owen Pallett: Final Flight of Fantasy". Exclaim!. Toronto. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  7. ^ "Jeremy Gara | Front Porch Productions". frontporchproductions.org. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  8. Discogs.com
    . Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  9. Discogs.com
    . Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  10. Discogs.com
    . Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  11. ^ "Marnie Stern Returns Guitars Blazing on 'The Comeback Kid'". exclaim.ca. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

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