Beginning in 1999, guitarist Erik Salinas and vocalist Joseph Patlin, began writing material together. A few months later, with the addition of drummer Frank "FAAR" Ramirez & bassist Cassie Velasquez, ELEMENT 9 was complete. Live shows followed and the band began pre-production on the first EP aka www.element-9.com with producer J.R. Taylor in late 1999. With a few cast changes along the way, including a new vocalist, J.R. Taylor and bassist, Braden Ford, ELEMENT 9 continued playing live shows and expanding their audience by sharing the stage with many bands. From local austin-area bands from Rubberhed & FireKills to major label bands such as Oleander & the world renowned progressive super-group Planet X.
In late 2002, ELEMENT 9 began pre-production on the second EP aka The Lost EP. Unfortunately, the EP was never completed as the band lost two key members before it's completion.
This is a collection the music that ELEMENT 9 created together, in all it's incarnations. I will also be posting performance dates for the various ELEMENT 9 members current musical projects. Enjoy.
- FAAR
UPDATE--UPDATE--UPDATE--UPDATE
After a meeting of the minds, in the summer of 2008, ELEMENT 9 has reunited, to some extent, to finally finish the The Lost EP. We hope to have it finished and released no later than Spring 2009. The possibility of live shows has been discussed, along with talk of recording 3 or so newer ELEMENT 9 tunes that were not included on The Lost EP!!
ELEMENT 9 got together in September 2008 to hang out & play music together for the first time in over 3 years!! We are all super excited and you will be hearing more soon.
- FAAR
Twitter Updates
members are going to ACL 2009 THIS WEEKEND!!
08:18 PM September 29
members are playing this weekend.
05:29 AM September 25
if planned ahead of time, 09-09-09 would've been a perfect time for the return of e9!!
06:01 AM September 10
had a great holiday weekend, still one day to go.
06:16 AM September 07
had a great weekend. thanks to those that voted for e9 drummer Frank's band STARS COLLIDE. they moved on to round 2. we wish them luck.
06:56 AM August 31
come see e9 drummer Frank 'FAAR' Ramirez perform with the up & coming latin-fusion group ESTE VATOTODAY at a FREE happy hour to be held at Sazon, 1816 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX(MapQuest). come out for a chance to appear on ME tv. there will be selected half-price appetizers, drink specials & free CD giveaways. see you at 7pm.
this is a live performance with the progressive-alternative rock band Element 9. taken from the KLBJ-FM / Jim Beam sponsored Back Room Sessions showcase held at the Backroom, Austin, TX on 11/10/2001.
this is a live performance with the progressive-alternative rock band Element 9. taken from the KLBJ-FM / Jim Beam sponsored Back Room Sessions showcase held at the Backroom, Austin, TX on 11/10/2001.
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