The Finches

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The Finches
Origin San Francisco
Genres Folk pop
LabelsUlrike
Dulc-I-Tone
MembersCarolyn Pennypacker Riggs
Aaron Olson
Past membersAaron Morgan (2004–2007)
Gerry Saucedo (2008–2010)
Cam Jones (2008–2010)
Evan Kertman (2010–2011)
Chris Mezler (2010–2011)
Natalie Snoyman (2010–2011)
Website The Finches Official Website

The Finches is an American folk pop band, founded in San Francisco, California.

Contents

The band released their debut album Human Like a House on January 30, 2007. In February 2008, Aaron Morgan moved from The Finches. John Garmon (drums) and Gerry Saucedo (bass) joined the group. They are a trio. [1]

Membership

Band lineup (as of May 2010):

Discography

Albums

EPs

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References

  1. 1 2 Biography by Mark Deming (February 15, 2018). "The Finches".

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