Pelt
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1993 in Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Active: 1993 - present
Biography
Richmond, Virginia drone group Pelt, formed in 1993 by violinist Mike Gangloff, blend Appalachian folk, raga and minimalism into long-form improvisation. Guitarist Jack Rose passed through the ranks in the 1990s and 2000s; the current core includes Patrick Best, Mikel Dimmick and Nathan Bowles. Their albums for #VHF Records#, including 'Pearls from the River' (2003) and 'Effigy' (2012), unfold slowly from bowed strings, harmonium and banjo.
Genres
Pelt Discography
- Brown Cyclopaedia (1995) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- Empty Bell Ringing in the Sky (1999) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Rob's Choice (2000) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Ayahuasca (2001) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Pearls From the River (2003) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Effigy (2012) - Album - rated 3.3/5
Members
- Mike Gangloff - violin, banjo (1993–Present)
- Patrick Best - guitar (1995–Present)
- Mikel Dimmick - harmonium (2004–Present)
- Nathan Bowles - drums, percussion, banjo (2006–Present)
- Jack Rose - guitar (1995–2006)