Biography

The Royal We have been appearing in various venues around Asheville and other Southeastern states since 2001. Several fine musicians from Asheville's ever-talented and ever-growing pool of musicians have played their fine instruments in the different incarnations of the band. Founded and fronted by songwriter / producer / singer / guitarist / thereminist Chris Tanfield, The Royal We has released a handful of 'Live' CD's and self-produced studio EP's over the years. This marks their first 'Official' release on CD, which is also available online at I-Tunes and CD Baby.

The Royal We F.A.Q.
• What is the band’s style?
o Retro rock, blues, funk, americana, and a few surprises
• Who does The Royal We sound like?
o Steely Dan meets Wilco, Neil Young meets The Rolling Stones, The Band meets The Kinks…
• Where has The Royal We performed?
o All over NC, SC, TN, and VA
o Notable venues: Bele Chere Festival, The Orange Peel, The Grey Eagle, Stella Blue, WNCW Local Color Radio Show, Asheville Music Zone, One Degree of Separation Festival
• What instruments does The Royal We use?
o Voice, guitars, bass, drums, and a theremin – a strange electronic instrument from the 1920’s with a ghostly, spacey sound (plus keyboards at a few shows)
• Does The Royal We have a CD?
o Yes. After several home-spun CD’s over the years, The Royal We’s first ‘official’ CD was released in November 2007
• Where can I get a copy?
o Online at I-tunes and CDbaby.com, or request it at your favorite retail store by asking them to order it through Super D Distributors
• Is there a website?
o http://www.theroyalwe.com/
• How long has The Royal We been around?
o The Royal We first performed live on June 1, 2001
• Is/was there another band called The Royal We?
o There was, but they called it quits. There still is a comedy group in NY using the name


Press Notes:
“Everywhere the quartet goes local barflies swivel their
shoulders, bob their heads, and battle the irrepressible urge to dance”
- Metro Pulse, Knoxville TN

“This band has a few tricks up its sleeve”
- Citizen Times, Asheville NC

© 2008 The Royal We