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Searching for Celia

Strings, rhythm, and restless melody.

About

Six players, one pulse.

Searching for Celia blends two guitars, bass, drums, violin, and cello into songs that feel both intimate and cinematic. The band leans into contrast: fragile melodies against heavy rhythm, ambient textures against sharp hooks, and chamber-like strings against post-rock grit.

Formed in Utah, the group writes music that is emotionally direct without losing scale. Live, those arrangements open up into long dynamic arcs, where quiet moments can break into walls of sound and then collapse back into a single voice or instrument.

White Flag introduces that sound with songs built for both headphones and stage rooms. The project is rooted in story, tension, and release, and it sets the tone for the next chapter of releases and performances.

Members

Core lineup

Sebastian Gallego headshot
Sebastian Gallego headshot
Sebastian Gallego

Guitar

Builds shimmering rhythm layers and jagged harmonic textures.

Mike Mecham headshot
Mike Mecham headshot
Mike Mecham

Guitar

Carries lead lines that move between folk warmth and post-rock edge.

Robby Jarstad headshot
Robby Jarstad headshot
Robby Jarstad

Bass

Anchors each arrangement with melodic bass movement and grit.

Dallin Davis headshot
Dallin Davis headshot
Dallin Davis

Drums

Balances cinematic dynamics with crisp, driving grooves.

Diana Brown headshot
Diana Brown headshot
Diana Brown

Violin

Threads emotional counter-melodies through the band soundscape.

Stephen Warren headshot
Stephen Warren headshot
Stephen Warren

Cello

Brings depth, tension, and sweeping low-end orchestral color.

Music

Discography

White Flag

202610 tracks

Track List

White Flag

Shows

Jul 11, 2026

Nashville, TN

The Basement East

Tickets

Aug 2, 2026

Birmingham, AL

Saturn

Tickets

Contact

Booking and inquiries: booking@searchingforcelia.com