Mon. 2/4/13
Show: 7:30 PM
Stage: Mercy Lounge
Free
21 and over
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So far, this the only description that nearly fits Strung Like A Horse. Their acoustic driven sound fires people off to the darker areas of this strange universe. These unique individuals and their music is like a hellbender found under a rock; not hard to find, but damn hard to get a grasp on. Built in a garage two years ago, these fellas resemble a psychobilly diesel pick-up. There’s BJ Hitower’s manic bass work providing the suspension of the band; bouncing, at times weird, but always reliable. Ben Crawford and his “s-s-s-s-string drum”. Slothimus Prime and Bertha, his chairdrumset, ping-ding-crack-and-rumble like a pieced together yet functional engine. “Spooky Chicklets” exists as an otherwordly force surrounding the truck; his violin sings the sounds of night-woods on the sides of the highway. Clay Maselle with his guitar in the shotgun steers the band into the depths of the wood with lyrics to narrate the adventure. To bring it down to a point, these junkyard dogs bring “honest, playful, head-bangingly interactive fun” to any venue their rocket crashes.
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So far, this the only description that nearly fits Strung Like A Horse. Their acoustic driven sound fires people off to the darker areas of this strange universe. These unique individuals and their music is like a hellbender found under a rock; not hard to find, but damn hard to get a grasp on. Built in a garage two years ago, these fellas resemble a psychobilly diesel pick-up. There’s BJ Hitower’s manic bass work providing the suspension of the band; bouncing, at times weird, but always reliable. Ben Crawford and his “s-s-s-s-string drum”. Slothimus Prime and Bertha, his chairdrumset, ping-ding-crack-and-rumble like a pieced together yet functional engine. “Spooky Chicklets” exists as an otherwordly force surrounding the truck; his violin sings the sounds of night-woods on the sides of the highway. Clay Maselle with his guitar in the shotgun steers the band into the depths of the wood with lyrics to narrate the adventure. To bring it down to a point, these junkyard dogs bring “honest, playful, head-bangingly interactive fun” to any venue their rocket crashes.
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The Kernal is a singer- songwriter who, as he calls it, plays “Imaginary Country Music.” Listening to his debut album, Farewellhello (which comes to you hand-delivered by your postman as a digital download code packaged inside a beer bottle), this is an apt description. Farewellhello has a wonderfully worn-in feel to it; like it was custom built for long drives. With its Johnny Cash-style rhythm section, the playfully plucky opener “Where We’re Standing” is a great introduction to the record, welcoming the listener in with its beautiful simplicity. But don’t let that simplicity fool you, there’s a confidence here that allows room for each song to breathe, giving way to subtle surprises in each song and at time a real sense of humor. While rooted in the nostalgia of yesterday’s country sound, it also feels incredibly modern. This complexity builds an intriguing tension within each song, which never feels forced. Each subtle movement feels natural, progressing the sound of the album from track to track.
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The Kernal is a singer- songwriter who, as he calls it, plays “Imaginary Country Music.” Listening to his debut album, Farewellhello (which comes to you hand-delivered by your postman as a digital download code packaged inside a beer bottle), this is an apt description. Farewellhello has a wonderfully worn-in feel to it; like it was custom built for long drives. With its Johnny Cash-style rhythm section, the playfully plucky opener “Where We’re Standing” is a great introduction to the record, welcoming the listener in with its beautiful simplicity. But don’t let that simplicity fool you, there’s a confidence here that allows room for each song to breathe, giving way to subtle surprises in each song and at time a real sense of humor. While rooted in the nostalgia of yesterday’s country sound, it also feels incredibly modern. This complexity builds an intriguing tension within each song, which never feels forced. Each subtle movement feels natural, progressing the sound of the album from track to track.
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Nashville-based singer/songwriter Don Gallardo unites introspective lyrics, gritty twang, and honey-warm vocals, producing a rootsy, personal sound that exists between the boundaries of Americana, Folk and 70's classic rock.
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Nashville-based singer/songwriter Don Gallardo unites introspective lyrics, gritty twang, and honey-warm vocals, producing a rootsy, personal sound that exists between the boundaries of Americana, Folk and 70's classic rock.
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Fortune and Fame was a follow up to Modoc’s first serious release, Passive/Aggressive. Although Modoc has clearly evolved since they first dove into the Nashville scene, the two records both share an aggressive style of guitar- driven rock n roll and the band's need to be loud. Since their earliest days of summoning cops with noise complaints to their practices, members Clint Culberson, Kyle Addison, Caleb Crockett and John Carlson have always cherished doing one thing above all else, and that is playing live shows and mastering the art of "wowing" audiences. The band will tour in support of their latest record but expect more music soon. Passive/Aggressive and Fortune and Fame are just the beginning of what Modoc has to say.
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Fortune and Fame was a follow up to Modoc’s first serious release, Passive/Aggressive. Although Modoc has clearly evolved since they first dove into the Nashville scene, the two records both share an aggressive style of guitar- driven rock n roll and the band's need to be loud. Since their earliest days of summoning cops with noise complaints to their practices, members Clint Culberson, Kyle Addison, Caleb Crockett and John Carlson have always cherished doing one thing above all else, and that is playing live shows and mastering the art of "wowing" audiences. The band will tour in support of their latest record but expect more music soon. Passive/Aggressive and Fortune and Fame are just the beginning of what Modoc has to say.
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The Gills are 4 siblings on a mission to build a dream of creating and sharing music they love, spreading hope and strength through Jesse's story, and raising money and awareness towards helping other people who are going through the absolute hell of cancer.
The main motto on stage is to pour every ounce of sweat and emotion out, and spill it into every human soul that's present.
Jesse Wheeler - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Wheeler - Guitar, Vocals
Andy Prince - Bass, Vocals
Matt Prince - Drums, Vocals
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The Gills are 4 siblings on a mission to build a dream of creating and sharing music they love, spreading hope and strength through Jesse's story, and raising money and awareness towards helping other people who are going through the absolute hell of cancer.
The main motto on stage is to pour every ounce of sweat and emotion out, and spill it into every human soul that's present.
Jesse Wheeler - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Wheeler - Guitar, Vocals
Andy Prince - Bass, Vocals
Matt Prince - Drums, Vocals
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If you like hard hitting rock trios then you'll love The Wans. With hints from the 60's all the way to the 90's they've formed their own sound. With Mark Petaccia's thunderous drums, Noah Denney's monsterous bass, and Simon Kerr's droning guitars it makes up for quite a loud trio. The trio recently finished their record and are extremely excited to share it in the next few weeks.
The Wans picked up their name from Simon's hometown in Ireland. Simon explains it as an "everyday slang term in Derry, Northern Ireland." He goes on to say, "It pretty much means 'The Ones', but the way it's spelled is the way it's pronounced in an Irish accent. So everyone has to pronounce it that way. I find it funny listening to Americans speaking with Irish accent. I may be the only one who finds it funny, but what the hell! All that matters to us is that the songs are solid and the music is rocking."
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If you like hard hitting rock trios then you'll love The Wans. With hints from the 60's all the way to the 90's they've formed their own sound. With Mark Petaccia's thunderous drums, Noah Denney's monsterous bass, and Simon Kerr's droning guitars it makes up for quite a loud trio. The trio recently finished their record and are extremely excited to share it in the next few weeks.
The Wans picked up their name from Simon's hometown in Ireland. Simon explains it as an "everyday slang term in Derry, Northern Ireland." He goes on to say, "It pretty much means 'The Ones', but the way it's spelled is the way it's pronounced in an Irish accent. So everyone has to pronounce it that way. I find it funny listening to Americans speaking with Irish accent. I may be the only one who finds it funny, but what the hell! All that matters to us is that the songs are solid and the music is rocking."
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KATE TUCKER is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Akron, Ohio. She plays rich, emotive alt-country and americana influenced rock. Her sonic influences reflect shades of Neko Case, Cat Power, Ryan Adams, Wilco, Cowboy Junkies and Mazzy Star with occasional forays into a land inhabited by the Cocteau Twins, Blonde Redhead and David Lynch.
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KATE TUCKER is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Akron, Ohio. She plays rich, emotive alt-country and americana influenced rock. Her sonic influences reflect shades of Neko Case, Cat Power, Ryan Adams, Wilco, Cowboy Junkies and Mazzy Star with occasional forays into a land inhabited by the Cocteau Twins, Blonde Redhead and David Lynch.
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"Everyone talks about rock these days, the problem is they forget about the roll" - Keith Richards. The BIRDWINGS is a four piece rock band from Nashville that picked up on this advice, and learned how to roll. Channeling influences of Chuck Berry, The Faces, Gram Parsons and more, the BIRDWINGS have quickly hit the ground running since their inception in summer of 2012. Staying busy through short tours of the South, the band is in the works of a brand new album scheduled for its release in the summer of 2013. Yet to be titled, the album looks to open new doors for the group, while providing a platform for more tours. Complied from groups across the nation such as The Booze, The Fantastic Harlan Jones Band, Tim Lee 3 and Thieves, the BIRDWINGS promise to play your town and give you some much needed roll with your rock.
Cosmic Country Soul from Nashville TN.
Jordan Jones
Ricky Dover Jr
Bill Van Vleet
Salar Rajabnik
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"Everyone talks about rock these days, the problem is they forget about the roll" - Keith Richards. The BIRDWINGS is a four piece rock band from Nashville that picked up on this advice, and learned how to roll. Channeling influences of Chuck Berry, The Faces, Gram Parsons and more, the BIRDWINGS have quickly hit the ground running since their inception in summer of 2012. Staying busy through short tours of the South, the band is in the works of a brand new album scheduled for its release in the summer of 2013. Yet to be titled, the album looks to open new doors for the group, while providing a platform for more tours. Complied from groups across the nation such as The Booze, The Fantastic Harlan Jones Band, Tim Lee 3 and Thieves, the BIRDWINGS promise to play your town and give you some much needed roll with your rock.
Cosmic Country Soul from Nashville TN.
Jordan Jones
Ricky Dover Jr
Bill Van Vleet
Salar Rajabnik
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