Radio Vago

Radio Vago was a Los Angeles, California based rock band signed to Buddyhead Records.
History
Radio Vago was originally formed in 1999 in Los Angeles as Radio Vagobond before changing its name. The band has released one EP and has been featured on compilations. In 2004 they parted ways with former singer Adrienne Pearson who was replaced by Mire Molnar. The band recorded their full-length record which was produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of experimental rock band The Mars Volta, but the band broke up prior to its release. Physical copies of the album were distributed as promotional material, however the album never saw a physical release due to the break up. The album is currently only available through download.
The band consists of:
Mire Molnar - vocals
Jen Gillaspy - guitar
Olivia Parriott - keyboards
Jenny Vassilatos - drums
Nicole Fiorentino - bass
Sara Gross - saxophone
Former members
Adrienne Pearson - vocals.. now sings for Shoot Out The Lights
Discography
Single with The Kitchen Solution Records, Released 2002 (Split 7" Single Vinyl)
*Tracks:
# Blood On My Hands
# Mail-Order Bride
Single with Squab Dionysus Records, Released 2002 (Split 7" Single Vinyl)
*Track:
# TV Guide
Why Is Anything Forbidden? Deathbomb Arc, Released 2002 (Compilation Audio CD)
*Track:
# Radio P (Books on Tape Remix)
*Note: A remix of the song “Shotgun,” from a tribute to southern gangsta rap label No Limit Records. (Listen to this track on-line at CD Baby)
Black and White Photo Enterprise Buddyhead Records, Released: November 19, 2002 (EP Vinyl/CD)
*Tracks:
# Shotgun
# Mail-Order Bride
# Sophomore
# My New Suit
# Blood On My Hands
*Notes: An additional track, "Kitty Cat Landlord," was circulated on a version the EP sent to college radio stations, but was not included on the officially released version. Another version of this EP sent to radio stations had 8 tracks, with "TV Guide," "Minute" and "Intro (Yearly Note)" included. Other unreleased songs mentioned from live shows at this time include "Racing Stripes" and "Butcher"
Buddyhead Presents: Gimme Skelter Nettwerk Records, Released: October 21, 2003 (Compilation Audio CD)
*Track:
# Intro (Yearly Note)
Let's Get Rid of L.A. Revenge Records, Released: November 4, 2003 (Compilation Vinyl/CD)
*Track:
# Minute
Buddyhead Suicide Sampler Buddyhead Records, Released: February 10, 2004 (Compilation Double CD)
*Tracks:
# Shudder (Disc 1)
# Mail-Order Bride (Disc 2)
Radio Vago Buddyhead Records, Released: May 2005
*Tracks:
# Radar
# Neo Pacifiers
# The Sinking (aka "Flatline")
# Dandelion
# E Neifi (Featuring Omar A. Rodriguez)
# If Today
# Love and Thieves
# Plebian's Mislead
# The Watcher (Featuring Sara Gross)
# Memetic
*Notes: First recorded and released songs featuring new singer Mire Molnar. A few tracks on the LP are re-workings of Radio Vago older demos, such as "Dandelion" being based upon "Intro (Yearly Note)" with new lyrics. Likewise, "Neo Pacifiers" is based upon the older demo "Shudder." An additional track, "Under the Radar," was also recorded and briefly posted on the band's web site, but not included on the LP.

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