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{{Short description|American indie band}}
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'''Neva Dinova''' is an [[Independent music|indie]] band from [[Omaha, Nebraska]], formed in 1993 by guitarist/singer-songwriter Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz. The band is named after the grandmother of lead singer Jake Bellows. They were initially on [[Crank!|crank! a record company]] (though their second release was licensed to Sidecho Records), and recorded a collaborative album with [[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]] entitled ''[[One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels]]''. In 2008, the band released their first album on Saddle Creek Records entitled ''You May Already Be Dreaming''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Neva Dinova |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/neva-dinova-mn0000863103 |website=AllMusic |access-date=July 8, 2024}}</ref> Drummer Roger Lewis is also the drummer for fellow Saddle Creek band [[The Good Life (band)|The Good Life]], with whom Bellows completed a solo tour in the fall of 2016. Bellows remained a key associate with Bright Eyes in 2006 and 2007 and contributed to the album ''[[Cassadaga (album)|Cassadaga]]''.
'''Neva Dinova''' is an [[Independent music|indie]] band from [[Omaha, Nebraska]], formed in 1993 by guitarist/singer-songwriter Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz. The band is named after the grandmother of lead singer Jake Bellows.<ref>{{cite web |title=Neva Dinova perform in The Current studios |url=https://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2008/04/28/neva-dinova-perform-in-the-current-studios |website=[[KCMP|www.thecurrent.org]] |access-date=July 8, 2024}}</ref> They were initially on [[Crank!|crank! a record company]] (though their second release was licensed to Sidecho Records), and recorded a collaborative album with [[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]] entitled ''[[One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels]]'' (2004). In 2008, the band released their first album on Saddle Creek Records entitled ''You May Already Be Dreaming'' and subsequently dissolved.<ref>{{cite web |title=Neva Dinova |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/neva-dinova-mn0000863103 |website=AllMusic |access-date=July 8, 2024}}</ref><ref name="vice"/> Drummer Roger Lewis is also the drummer for fellow Saddle Creek band [[The Good Life (band)|The Good Life]], with whom Bellows completed a solo tour in the fall of 2016. Bellows remained a key associate with Bright Eyes in 2006 and 2007 and contributed to the album ''[[Cassadaga (album)|Cassadaga]]''.


Neva Dinova's music contains elements of folk, psychedelia, rock, acoustic, and country. They are known for having small and intimate live shows.
Neva Dinova's music contains elements of folk, psychedelia, rock, acoustic, and country. They are known for having small and intimate live shows.


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Saddle Creek reissued the 2004 EP ''[[One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels]]'' on March 23, 2010, with four new tracks that had been recorded in late 2009.
In a 2007 interview, [[Conor Oberst]] of [[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]] revealed that his favorite album to record was ''[[One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels]]'' with Neva Dinova, and proceeded to talk about them{{cn|date=December 2022}}.


In August 2013, Neva Dinova's frontman Jake Bellows released his solo debut ''New Ocean'' on Saddle Creek.<ref name="vice">{{cite web |last1=Olmstead |first1=Todd |title=Jake Bellows Doesn't Move Through Life Quickly |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/rzdy3r/jake-bellows-new-ocean-video-premiere-interview |website=Vice |access-date=July 8, 2024 |date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>
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Saddle Creek reissued the 2004 EP ''[[One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels]]'' on March 23, 2010. This reissue included the original tracks as well as four new tracks that were recorded in late 2009.

On August 6, 2013, Neva Dinova's frontman Jake Bellows released his solo debut ''New Ocean'' on Saddle Creek.


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 20:26, 8 July 2024

Neva Dinova is an indie band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 1993 by guitarist/singer-songwriter Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz. The band is named after the grandmother of lead singer Jake Bellows.[1] They were initially on crank! a record company (though their second release was licensed to Sidecho Records), and recorded a collaborative album with Bright Eyes entitled One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels (2004). In 2008, the band released their first album on Saddle Creek Records entitled You May Already Be Dreaming and subsequently dissolved.[2][3] Drummer Roger Lewis is also the drummer for fellow Saddle Creek band The Good Life, with whom Bellows completed a solo tour in the fall of 2016. Bellows remained a key associate with Bright Eyes in 2006 and 2007 and contributed to the album Cassadaga.

Neva Dinova's music contains elements of folk, psychedelia, rock, acoustic, and country. They are known for having small and intimate live shows.

Saddle Creek reissued the 2004 EP One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels on March 23, 2010, with four new tracks that had been recorded in late 2009.

In August 2013, Neva Dinova's frontman Jake Bellows released his solo debut New Ocean on Saddle Creek.[3]

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

  • Race for Titles/Neva Dinova Split 7" (2002) Released on Redemption Recording co.
  • Help (2013) (Jake Bellows solo EP) Released only on cassette from Majestic Litter.

Band members

  • Heath Koontz – bass/keyboards
  • Jake Bellows – guitar/vocals
  • Mike Kratky – guitar/bartender
  • Tim Haes – guitar
  • Roger Lewis – drums
  • Bo Anderson — drums

References

  1. ^ "Neva Dinova perform in The Current studios". www.thecurrent.org. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Olmstead, Todd (June 6, 2014). "Jake Bellows Doesn't Move Through Life Quickly". Vice. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Neva Dinova - Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels - Bright Eyes, Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Stone, Rolling (April 27, 2008). "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Hate Yourself Change - Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Howe, Brian (February 6, 2005). "Neva Dinova: The Hate Yourself Change". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  9. ^ "Breakdown". Spin (magazine). Vol. 21, no. 4. April 2005. p. 108. ISSN 0886-3032.
  10. ^ "You May Already Be Dreaming - Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Cohen, Ian (May 23, 2008). "Neva Dinova: You May Already Be Dreaming". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Skinner, James (March 29, 2010). "Album Review: Bright Eyes/Neva Dinova - One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels". DrownedInSound. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Sheets, Adam (June 15, 2010). "Review: Bright Eyes and Neva Dinova- One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels (reissue)". No Depression. Retrieved July 8, 2024.


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