Chalk FarM (band)

Chalk FarM is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles.

Chalk FarM
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1992โ€“2000, 2010โ€“present
LabelsColumbia Records
TIC Records
MembersMichael Duff
Toby Scarbrough
Trace Ritter
Past membersRob Ahlers
Orlando Sims
Websitehttp://www.chalkfarm.com

Overview

Original years

The band released two albums in the late 1990s and are best known for their song "Lie On Lie", which was played for a short time on MTV in late 1996 and received radio airplay in the United States nationwide. Despite critical approval and a cult following, their debut album did not sell well, and the band was dropped from major label Columbia Records soon thereafter.[1] The band broke up in 2000.[2]

Among the musicians the group opened for were Joe Walsh and Seal.[3] Chalk farM also appear as the band playing at the conclusion of the film Coyote Ugly.[4]

Reunion

According to Chalk farM's Facebook page, the four original members are back together, playing regularly in the Los Angeles area, and are "recording a new record."[5]

On February 21, 2014, Orlando Sims died after a lengthy battle with cancer.[3]

Dan Lavery from Tonic filled in place for Sims after his death as a touring member.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • April E.P. (2011, Chalk FarM Music)
  • October E.P. (2011, Chalk FarM Music)

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
US Modern Rock US Mainstream Rock
1996 "Lie On Lie" 36 13 Notwithstanding
1997 "Live Tomorrow" โ€” 35

Members

  • Michael Duff (Vocals, guitar)
  • Toby Scarbrough (Drums, vocals)
  • Trace Ritter (guitar, vocals)
  • Dan Lavery (Bass guitar) (2016 as guest musician)

Past members

  • Orlando Sims (vocals, bass) (died 2014)
  • Rob Ahlers (drums) (2000)

References

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