Esquela

Esquela is an American roots rock band from Bovina, a small rural town in Upstate New York.[1] Formed in 2010 by John "Chico" Finn and Keith Christopher, Esquela's current lineup includes John "Chico" Finn (vocals, bass), Rebecca Frame (vocals), Brian Shafer (lead guitar), and Matt Woodin (mandolin, guitar). Esquela has released three albums, "The Owl Had Landed" (2010), "Are We Rolling?" (2013), and "Canis Majoris" (2016).[2] All of Esquela's albums were produced by Eric Ambel, an experienced musician and studio producer.


History

Esquela formed from a series of songwriting sessions between John "Chico" Finn and his friend Keith Christopher, which evolved into a 2010 recording session that included vocalist Rebecca Frame. Those songs became Esquela's first album, "The Owl Has Landed." Esquela returned to the studio in 2013 for their second album, "Are We Rolling?" and added members Todd Russell (drummer) Brian Shafer (guitar), and Matt Woodin (mandolin, guitar). Esquela's third album, "Canis Majoris" was released on February 20, 2016. Todd Russell left the band in 2016.

Band members
  • John "Chico" Finn - vocals, bass
  • Rebecca Frame - vocals
  • Brian Shafer - lead guitar
  • Matt Woodin - mandolin, guitar

Discography

Studio albums
  • The Owl Has Landed (2010)[3]
  • Are We Rolling? (2013)[4]
  • Canis Majoris (2016)[5][6]

Awards

On September 12, 2015, Esquela took first place[7] in The Playoff at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland,[8] a battle-of-the-bands competition that featured bands from all over the world.

References
  1. "About Esquela".
  2. "Esquela | The Band". www.esquelatheband.com. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
  3. "The Aquarian Weekly: Esquela, The Owl Has Landed".
  4. "Esquela Band : Are We Rolling – CD;Bovina Records".
  5. "The Making of Canis Majoris - Esquela's 3rd Studio Album".
  6. "LonesomeHighway.com: Esquela Canis Majoris Self Release".
  7. Reischel, Julia (September 14, 2015). "Bovina's Esquela is country's "best company band"". The Watershed Post.
  8. "The PlayOff | The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum". rockhall.com. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
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