Thursday, October 23, 2008

Brian Lee & His Orchestra: Vol. 1

Brian Lee & His Orchestra

Nashville trio Brian Lee & His Orchestra play slow songs with gospel and soul lurking in the background. Band leader Brian Lee claims that the music on Vol. 1 is "written with the driver on the road and the early morning cup of black coffee in mind". So what you get are soulful pop songs that tap you on the shoulder, telling you that life is not so bad after all.

If you like acoustic Neil Young downloading this free album is a no-brainer. Chalk up another band to watch for your Americana list. Brian Lee & His Orchestra play the kind music you are likely to hear when the Coen Brothers need a wide shot that zooms in ever so slowly. And be sure to put it on your portable MP3 thingy when you plan a long train trip.

Brian Lee & His Orchestra:
Brian Lee: singing and guitar, bass
Jordan Wankel: organ, wurlitzer, bells, keyboards
Ryan Young: drums

Adam Kiefer helped out on bass.

Brian Lee & His Orchestra: Vol. 1

Vol 1. is released as a free download from brianleeandhisorchestra.com.

Tracks:
  1. Just Got Off A Train
  2. Wake Up
  3. The Other Side
  4. To Know Your Love
  5. Cleaned Out My Pockets
  6. Love And Roses
  7. Help Me To Hold On
Live date:
  • 11/02 Hillsboro Presbyterian Church, Hillsboro, Illinois

MP3: Brian Lee & His Orchestra - Just Got Off A Train
MP3: Brian Lee & His Orchestra - Love And Roses

» brianleeandhisorchestra.com
» myspace.com/brianleeandhisorchestra

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Hamell On Trial: Paradiso 2008/10/27 webcast

Hamell On Trial

One-man acoustic punk band Hamell On Trial plays the Paradiso in Amsterdam. No ticket? Watch the webcast on fabchannel.com.

Hamell On Trial
Webcast 2008/10/27
Starts: 19:30 local time (GMT +1)

MP3: Hamell On Trial - Inquiring Minds

» fabchannel.com/hamell_on_trial_concert/
» hamellontrial.com
» myspace.com/hamellsramble

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Escape from MySpace #16: Detox Retox

Detox Retox
photo: Stas Casa

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If you live in the suburbs of Washington, DC it's only natural to you need to unwind a bit every now and then. So why not start a rock band, name it Detox Retox, get some gigs, make a five song EP called Hard To Swallow to send out to venues and sell to your fanbase.

Detox Retox was formed in late 2007 and they support the classic two guitars, bass and drums configuration. They got a nice vibe going and lots of energy is put into their material. Play loud when you are knocking down a wall or taking apart superfluous cupboards.

Detox Retox:
Michael Parker: vocals, guitar
Nate Frey: lead guitar
Kevin Glass: bass, vocals
Kabir Khanna: drums

Live dates:
  • 10/31 Asylum (Free Halloween Party!) Washington DC
  • 11/16 Trash Bar, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Buy a hard copy of Hard To Swallow from Kunaki.com.

MP3: Detox Retox - Too Late

» myspace.com/detoxretox

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