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Description
Espinaca's music could best be described as a melding of fusion with symphonic elements.

Music style
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Musical influences
Dream Theater, Jellyfish, Genesis, The Beatles

Group members
Doug Melvin - guitar

Nathan Skinner - keyboards

Dan Briggs - bass

Ryan Holquist - drums

Albums
I IV V

Artist History
Perhaps Espinaca's fate was determined by their beginning. In July of 2001, Dan Briggs, Ryan Holquist, Doug Melvin, and Nathan Skinner served as the house band for First Church Of The Covenant's Bible School. Though this particular gig was non-paying, as many in the future would be, it can be accredited to the beginning(s) of Espinaca.

After each day at our first and ultimately vital gig, the group would be treated to lunch at various places. On one occasion, the group, Mr. Steve Skinner, and Mr. Seph Kumer chose to have a dining experience at the Marketplace Grille. Upon receiving menus, bassist Dan Briggs proceeded to look at the vegetarian section, as he chooses to consume nothing of animalic nature. Seph Kumer had been saying throughout the day, "We have to find you guys a name." When Dan questioned the entree including the term 'espinaca,' a resounding "That's it!" could be heard. Or something. Despite frequent eye rolls and smirks of shame brought on by the name, "Espinaca" seemed to stick.

After an impromptu jam at drummer Ryan Holquist's house, #1 was written and Espinaca was fully conceived.

Additional info
website:
www.espinaca.net

Location
Erie, PA

Espinaca

Doug Melvin - guitar

Nathan Skinner - keyboards

Dan Briggs - bass

Ryan Holquist - drums

Music
"Five" Math Rock
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CD: I IV V
Credits © 2002 by Espinaca

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