fig 1- "Our Hero" -Digger Wells
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Sometime back in 1992 in an
apartment the size of a closet. Something bigger happened that would change
my life forever. Four very talented and wonderful guys from very different
musical backgrounds formed the band "Digger Wells". The band never had
the opportunity to join the status of Nirvana or Alice in Chains but in
my life they were the Beatles. This month, will be the 8th anniversary
that Digger Wells first played their first show at Seattle's Crocodile
cafe. To celebrate this event, Digger Wells' record labels No Souvenirs
as well as ¡DavE!'s Whirled Wide Web are giving you the chance to
meet this wonderful and talented group. I hope you enjoy this feature because
it come's from the heart...
-¡DavE! |
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| The band formed in the summer
of 1992. during a time when Seattle was known more for it's music than
for it's Space Needle. The way the group got together was not unusual.
Ralf and Kirk had met earlier in 1986 at a party. Ralph met Drummer Doug
when he was in the Seattle group The Brittins. Doug's brother joined as
bass and thus Digger Wells Was born. The first show was played on 16 September
1992 at The Crocodile Cafe as part of the Primarily Prose festiveal that
was held weekly. The band enjoyed quite a success at this show and was
asked back the next month to to more. This started a wave of bookings by
the band manager Dave. The band continued to play regularly at Mad Dogs,
The Lake City Tavern, The Romper Room, The Ditto Tavern, The Emerald Diner
and the Double Tree hotel. In July of 1993 the band teamed up with the
group Color Blind and was regularly playing shows with them as well. Sadly
the band disbanded in September of 1993. Only 1 year after the band was
created. During it's time, the band had a huge following and released two
demos. Today the fomer members of the band are enjoying new success. Former
Lead Singer Kirk Gibberson is the lead singer of Fun with Mickey. Which
is an internet based band. Doug, Dave and Ralph are currently in the band
Buckley-Peters. |
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| The Group.... |
| Kirk Giberson-Lead
Singer |
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Ralph Buckley-Guitar/vocals. |
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Dave Peters-Bass |
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Doug Peters-Drums/Vocals |
| Kirk's background was self taught
with the exception of a semester of music theory. Ralph and Kirk met at
a party and would regularly perform as street musicians at Seattle's Bumbershoot
and at the Pike Place Market. Today Kirk is the lead singer of the band
"Clean Fun Mickey" Which is strickly and internet based music group. |
Ralph has had a lot of experience
being in the band the Brittin's as well as having a small solo career.
Prior to Digger Wells, Ralph releasaed a single in the Puget Sound called
Witches and had a music video on Bombshelter Videos.Today Buckley is the
lead singer in the Buckley-Peters band. |
Dave Peters come's from a very
musical family. His brouther Doug was one of the members of Digger Wells
and his other brother was the Drummer for the band Mudhoney. Today Dave
along with Ralph,and Doug perform in the group "The Buckley Peters Band". |
Doug Peters met Ralph when he
played drums for the group "The Brittin's" The two collaborated on many
of the Digger Wells songs. Doug also performed in the band Tangent. Today
Doug perfomrs with Ralph, and Dave in The Buckley Peters band. |
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| DavE BarR-The
Manger |
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Solange Gesme-Promotions,
publicity. |
| Dave Barr was the
part owner of Digger Well's Record label "No Souvenirs" In addition to
Digger Wells, Dave has managed and promoted such bands as Ballistic, Crotch
Waffle, and Buckley Peters band. Dave was in charge of production, booking,
and management of the band. |
Solange was also
part owner of No Souvenirs. Solange was in charge of publicity and fan
club.. |
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| Selected Discography |
Digger Wells-Live at the Crocodile
Cafe ©1992
This was the first show of Digger
Wells. The show included cover songs from the Beattles(She Love's you)
and one of Ralph's(Jester) solo songs. The show was a great show and it
realy enhanced the band's performance. The set included:
1. Uncle Sam-Gibberson
2. I Got A Feelin'-Gibberson/Buckley
3. Wastin' Time-Peters
4. Jester-Buckley
5. Change-Gibberson
6. She loves you-Digger Wells
This cassette was wonderfully recorded
by Hamish Todd who put on the Primarilly Prose show that night. The Cassette
is still available from No Souvenirs.
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Digger Wells-Digger Wells ©1993.
This was Digger Wells only studio
cassette and their best work ever. The four songs on this cassette were
originals from the group itslef. The Cassette was done on an 8track and
mixed by Kirk Gibberson himself.
1. Watch Me Die
2. Work Work Work
3. Don't Look Away
4. No Presence.
This cassette is available from
No Souvenirs |
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A brief note about No Souvenirs...
No Souvenirs
is a music lable operating out of Everett WA. To find more information
about the No Souvenirs record lable, contact Dave Barr.
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