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OPEN CHOIR FIRE is a respected 6 year veteran of the Seattle indie rock scene. Following 3 years of playing local showcases and distributing free home recordings, they released their first studio album in early 2006. The 5 song EP, entitled "In Each Appropriate, Everlasting and Not," received overwhelmingly high praise from local press, as well as some lighthearted ribbing for the lengthy title. Critics simultaneously credited the band with having an inventive and diverse sound, while still managing to have qualities reminiscent of early 90's grunge rock. Over the years their music has been labeled "neo-grunge", referred to as "rockin', quirky, and sweet" and been described as "a richly diverse collection of sounds and styles." References to the Pixies and the Talking Heads are not uncommon, although in general, references are numerous and often contradictory. Strikingly, OCF has been able to achieve a cohesive sound and still manage to satisfy listeners with a wide variety of tastes.

"Dirt Bathed and Quilted," OCF's first full length release, carries the same eclectic style typical of earlier recordings. However, the album represents a moderate departure for the band. In addition to some creative instrumentation and production, more of the songs have a catchy/melodic overtone than "In Each…" Nevertheless, fans of a harder edged sound will not be disappointed by tracks like "Killing the Messenger," "A Vow of Poverty…", and "I Stay Real Quiet". The new full length album, recorded over Labor Day weekend in 2008, will be released at a CD special show sometime in late spring or early summer of 2009