- Band Members: Aaron Sperske, Brent Rademaker, Chris Gunst, Dave Scher, J Mascis
- Genre: Rock & Alternative
- Influenced by: Buffalo Springfield, Gram Parsons, Dream Syndicate, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Michael Nesmith, Rain Parade, The Byrds
- Similar Artists: The Loose Salute, The Broken West, Moose, The Thrills, Mother Hips, The High Llamas, Lambchop, Super Furry Animals, The Apples in Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, Asteroid No. 4, Bikeride, Badly Drawn Boy, The Shins, Bobby Bare, Jr., Ashley Park, The Libs, The Four Storeys, Cub Country, Lowlights, Maquiladora, Dios, Carte Blanche, The Flower Machine, Marjorie Fair, HAL, The Basement, Blitzen Trapper
Los Angeles-based cosmic country-pop combo the Beachwood Sparks was formed in mid-1998 by onetime Strictly Ballroom singer/guitarist Chris Gunst, slide guitarist/keyboardist Dave Scher, ex-Further bassist Brent Rademaker, and Lilys drummer Aaron Sperske. Inspired by the pioneering country-rock efforts of West Coast legends like the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Buffalo Springfield, the group issued acclaimed singles for Bomp! ("Desert Skies") and Sub Pop ("Midsummer Daydream") prior to the spring 2000 release of their superb self-titled debut LP. Their polished sophomore effort, Once We Were Trees, followed in fall 2001. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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