The Convocation (formerly The Convocation Of...) is an American psychedelic rock band from Baltimore, Maryland.
The Convocation | |
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| Also known as | The Convocation Of... |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Hard rock, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1998–2002, 2005–present |
| Labels | Gold Standard Laboratories, Tiger Style Records, Gravity Records |
| Members | Tonie Joy George France Donny Van Zant |
| Past members | Guy Blakeslee Matthew Hall Jason Stevens Chris Camden |
History
editAs The Convocation Of..., the band was formed by George France, Tonie Joy, and Guy Blakeslee in August 1998.[1] Joy had previously played in the groups Moss Icon, Universal Order of Armageddon, The Great Unraveling, and Born Against.
Following their debut Lab Remix Series Vol. 3 EP, the group's self-titled debut album was released on Gold Standard Laboratories in 2000.[2] A follow-up, Pyramid Technology, appeared on Tigerstyle Records in 2001.[3] In early 2002, Blakeslee left the group and founded The Entrance Band. The Convocation Of... went on a hiatus.
With Matthew Hall (formerly of The Red Scare) on bass, the band reunited under the name The Convocation in 2005.[4] Hall was replaced by Jason Stevens in 2008, and the group released a new EP on Gravity Records the next year. Two years later, Stevens was replaced by bassist Chris Camden, who was replaced thereafter by Donny Van Zandt.
Members
edit- Current members
- Tonie Joy – guitar, vocals (1998–2002, 2005–present)
- George France – drums (1998–2002, 2005–present)
- Donny Van Zant – bass (2011–present)
- Former members
- Guy Blakeslee – bass (1998–2002)
- Matthew Hall – bass (2005–2008)
- Jason Stevens – bass (2008–2009)
- Chris Camden – bass (2010)
Discography
edit- Albums
- The Convocation Of... (Gold Standard Laboratories, 2000)
- Pyramid Technology (Tigerstyle Records, 2001)
- EPs
- Lab Remix Series Vol. 3 (Gold Standard Laboratories, 2000)
- The Convocation (Gravity Records, 2009)
- Splits
- The Convocation/Chrissakes (Trans Ruin Records / One Percent Press, 2010)
References
edit- ^ "The Convocation Of... Gathers Its Thoughts". Baltimore City Paper. February 16, 2000. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ "The Convocation Of... – The Convocation Of...". Stylus Magazine. September 1, 2003. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ The Convocation at AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ "The Convocation". Baltimore City Paper. April 13, 2005. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2012.