Mercury Rev
Buffalo band led by Jonathan Donahue, whose 1998 album Deserter's Songs traded early noise for orchestral, fairy-tale psychedelia. Strings, saws and a fragile high voice.
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About Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev started in Buffalo, New York, in 1989 as a chaotic noise-pop band, with Jonathan Donahue and David Baker sharing vocals and Dave Fridmann on bass and production. Early albums Yerself Is Steam and Boces were sprawling and loud. Donahue had also spent time in the Flaming Lips, and Fridmann went on to produce that band.
After Baker's departure, Donahue and guitarist Grasshopper rebuilt the sound, and Deserter's Songs, recorded with help from Levon Helm and Garth Hudson of the Band, produced 'Goddess on a Hiway' and 'Opus 40'. Later records include All Is Dream, The Secret Migration and a 2019 reworking of Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete with a cast of guest singers.
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Questions about Mercury Rev
What festivals is Mercury Rev playing in 2027?
Mercury Rev is booked at 1 festival we cover: Kilby Block Party 2027.
Is Mercury Rev playing Kilby Block Party 2027?
Yes, Mercury Rev is on the Kilby Block Party 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT.
What kind of music does Mercury Rev play?
Mercury Rev plays alternative.
Who is in Mercury Rev?
Mercury Rev is Dave Fridmann, Marion Genser, David Baker, Jonathan Donahue, Grasshopper Mackowiak, Jeff Mercel and Carlos Anthony Molina. Former members include Jason Sebastian Russo and Paul Dillon.
When did Mercury Rev form?
Mercury Rev formed in Buffalo in 1989.
What was Mercury Rev's first album?
Mercury Rev's first album was Yerself Is Steam (1991). The latest is Born Horses (2024).