Braid

Braid was an influential emo/post-hardcore band from Illinois that formed in 1993. After forming, the band went through several line-up changes but eventually settled on: Bob Nanna on guitar/vocals, Todd Bell on bass, Chris Broach on guitar/vocals and, Roy Ewing on drums. Roy was replaced in 1997 by Damon Atkinson. In 1999 Braid disbanded and went on to form Hey Mercedes with all band members minus Chris Broach (who went on to form The Firebird Band) and adding Mark Dawsurk. The band reformed for a comprehensive US/Canada tour from June-August 2004 & a brief Japanese tour in August 2004.

History

In fall 1993, Bob Nanna (of Friction), a freshman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, started hanging out with Roy Ewing, who played in Lowercase N. Bob's friend, guitarist Pete Havranek (of 42 Loads and Inkadink) wanted to play with someone new, so Roy volunteered. Bob became their singer and guitarist, Jay Ryan joined them on bass, and Braid was born. Taking influences from The Smiths, Fugazi, Weezer, Nirvana and Cap'n Jazz.
Shortly after, Jay left the band and went on to play with Hubcap and Dianogah. Todd Bell, who had played with Roy in Lowercase N, replaced Jay on bass. Braid played their first show December 10, 1993, in Danville, Illinois.
After this, Braid went through some drastic changes. Bob's other band, Friction, broke up for good, which meant that Braid was no longer a side project. Chris Broach joined as singer. Pete left the band in August 1994, and Chris took over on guitar. A week later Braid recorded the Rainsnowmatch 7-inch, which was released in December 1994 on Enclave Records. Braid's debut album Frankie Welfare Boy Age Five was released in June 1995 on Divot Records.
In March 1997, Roy left the band. Damon Atkinson, of Figurehead, joined Braid's spring tour and became the band's drummer.
In August 1999, Braid disbanded
The band reformed for a comprehensive US/Canada tour and DVD release, they toured from June-August 2004 & a brief Japanese tour in August 2004.

Awards

SESAC award
Alternative Press top 10 Emo album all-time for Frame and Canvas.

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