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Dispatch
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Middlebury, United States (1996 – 2002)
The band originated in the early 1990s as One Fell Swoop, but soon changed their name to Dispatch in 1996. Chad Urmston, Braddigan, and Pete (Francis) Heimbold, who were all attending Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont comprised the band’s lineup throughout their entire career. Their music drew upon several influences, such as acoustic folk-rock, reggae, and funk.
Dispatch gained much recognition outside of New England, without any help from a label, and stuck together long enough to release seven albums, three of which were live performances. During concerts, the band had been known to improvise upon their album releases, often resulting in a song ending in twice the length of the original. The group was also fond of switching instruments and vocal duties when playing live.
Upon the announcement its break-up in 2002, the band scheduled one final concert. The free show was performed at the Hatch Shell in Boston on July 31, 2004. “The Last Dispatch,” as it was referred, is said to be the largest concert in independent music history; roughly 110,000 fans from over 20 different countries attended the show. Parts of the performance was released as a CD/DVD two-disc set later that year, entitled All Points Bulletin, along with an earlier show in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Dispatch gained much recognition outside of New England, without any help from a label, and stuck together long enough to release seven albums, three of which were live performances. During concerts, the band had been known to improvise upon their album releases, often resulting in a song ending in twice the length of the original. The group was also fond of switching instruments and vocal duties when playing live.
Upon the announcement its break-up in 2002, the band scheduled one final concert. The free show was performed at the Hatch Shell in Boston on July 31, 2004. “The Last Dispatch,” as it was referred, is said to be the largest concert in independent music history; roughly 110,000 fans from over 20 different countries attended the show. Parts of the performance was released as a CD/DVD two-disc set later that year, entitled All Points Bulletin, along with an earlier show in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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Dispatch - Whirlwind
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Dispatch - Carry You
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Dispatch - Passerby
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Dispatch - Steeples Cover
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The General
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Two Coins
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Bang Bang
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Here We Go
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Flying Horses
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Open Up
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Mission
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Carry You
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Railway
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Elias
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Passerby
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Hey, Hey
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Drive
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Whirlwind
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Shoutbox
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Phishbone wrote:
This is sucha bro band haha
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withoutmusic wrote:
i used to be obsessed with them when i was younger. regardless i still enjoy them sometimes. my music taste has really changed though.
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theaj42 wrote:
Wow! -- what a fabulous song. Lyrical & musical. Awesome.
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__sean wrote:
...wish i got into this band when they still toured.
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rubyfm wrote:
wonderful..
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ilikebananafudg wrote:
I eat tomato soup.
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Odessius wrote:
JOIN Sick Kids, Sick Taste!
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propagandhi101 wrote:
thems tha shit!
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racha3l wrote:
beautiful song
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vivelascott wrote:
Who Are We Living For? is by far my favorite album by them. I love the random 2 minute jams. It gives the album a flow that the others don't have.
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EEU_196 wrote:
Hmm, I thought Bats in the Belfry would be top or 2nd not the general. Either way I loves Dispatch woo!
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mdalin wrote:
Nice. Thanks Last.fm
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goaliemaster121 wrote:
one of my friends was playing dispatch on his guitar at school today and recommeded them to me. after listening to more of them i have decided that i absolutely love dispatch.
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Bigtallncurly wrote:
i first heard "The General" in my 3D design class and i came here to look them up. i think they're great and i'll listen to them a lot from here on out
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Betterdayz502 wrote:
Just listened to Bang Bang today for the first time from not even knowing who these guys were yesterday.Pretty damn good album.I'll have to give it acouple more listens to judge further.
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burndownstars_ wrote:
i cannot get enough dispatch
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angelmarie08 wrote:
Rock on!
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spark_da_herb wrote:
chadipoo.............................................BURNED!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
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stevenjenn2003 wrote:
Thanks Live.fm
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IIIM3 wrote:
One of my favorite current bands. Wonderful feel of music.
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