Canasta

Canasta is a Chicago, Illinois-based chamber pop sextet. Their most recent full-length album, The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather, was released in May 2010 on the label RWIM Chicago. Prior releases include one EP, Find the Time, one full-length CD, We Were Set Up, and one remix album, We Were Mixed Up. Their song, "Slow Down Chicago", was used in the trailer for the film Diminished Capacity. History The band began in 2002 when front man Matt Priest lost his job and had free time to play music. He and co-founder, violinist Elizabeth Lindau, called friends who played different instruments and invited them to join. Those who were dedicated to recording and touring remained and the band was born. The band's goal in determining a line-up was to combine many musical backgrounds and artistic influences. Find the Time The band self-released their first EP, Find the Time in 2003. It was mastered by Keith Cleversley of The Flaming Lips and brought the band to the attention of the critics. Track list "Slow Down Chicago" - (3:59) "Just a Star" - (5:36) "Chance at Greatness" - (4:48) "Two If by Sea" - (3:40) "The Model" (Kraftwerk cover) - (3:38)