The Pattern formed in the summer of 2000 as a "party band", uniting the efforts of a five-piece crew, all of which had previous band experiences. Led by vocalist Christopher Appelgren, along with guitarists Jason Rosenberg, Andy Asp, bassist Carson Bell, and drummer Jim "Nastic" Anderson. The Pattern "joined garage rock, indie tones, and also punk rock's rousing references, eventually revealing inspired and unique alternative tunes". During the months subsequent to its formation, the band swiftly assembled a fan base not only in the U.S., but also in Europe. Following the release of several 7" records a compilation EP was released in September 2001 under the title Immediately. The crew's first EP, hit the record stores via the Lookout Records label in the United States and Wichita Recordings in the UK, eventually enjoying good reviews by the local media and prompting appearances at the 2001 Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK. In late 2001, the Oakland-based band started preparing to embark on their first major American nationwide tour, alongside bands such as the Vue, the Donnas, Girls Against Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and opening for X and The Strokes. In 2002, The Pattern's first full-length album Real Feelness was released. Jim Anderson had left the band and was replaced by drummer Scott Batiste. Shepard Fairey directed The Pattern's first video for the single Fragile Awareness. After the record's release on Lookout Records, Wichita Recordings, and JVC, The Pattern continued to tour the United States and the UK with bands like The Hives, The Datsuns, The Mooney Suzuki, and Clinic. Original bassist Carson Bell and drummer Scott Batiste left the band in 2003. The Pattern continued to tour the United States and then eventually called it quits in 2004. Chris Appelgren now plays drums in West Bestern, Carson Bell went on to play bass with former Pattern tour mates The Mooney Suzuki , Scott Batiste plays drums in the metal bandSaviours, Andy Asp and Jim Anderson play together in SMOKERS.
Discography
The Pattern "Non-Stop" 7" Gearhead Records, 2001 The Pattern "Wet Circuit City" 7" Alternative Tentacles, 2001 The Pattern "Feverish" 7" GSL Records, Released 2001 The Pattern Immediately EP Wichita Recordings - Released September 25, 2001 The Pattern "No Caress" 7" & CDEP Wichita, October 2001 The Pattern Real Feelness Wichita Recordings - Released 2002 The Pattern "Fragile Awareness/Abigail 7" & CDEP Released 2002 The Pattern "Nothing of Value/Cream Puff War" 7" & CDEP Released 2002 Various Artists "Lookout Freakout Episode 3"
Notable Appearances
The song "Selling Submarines" was included in Episode 14 "The Countdown" of the Fox television series The O.C..
