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'''The Band of Heathens''' is an [[Austin, Texas]]-based band comparable to America greats such as | '''The Band of Heathens''' is an [[Austin, Texas]]-based band comparable in style to America greats such as [[The Band]], [[Little Feat]] and [[Townes Van Zandt]]. Their sytle combines folk, soul and country with enchanting harmonies and complimentary [[guitar voicing]]s. The band consists of three [[singer-songwriter]]-[[guitar]] players, [[Gordy Quist]], [[Colin Brooks]], and [[Ed Jurdi]], Seth Whitney on bass guitar and John Chipman on drums. Their first two albums have both been live recordings, including the dual CD-DVD release ''The Band of Heathens. Live at Antone's'' and their debut album ''Live At Momo's'' . In 2007 they captured the Best New Band award at the [[Austin Music Awards]]. Because each of the singer-songwriters had solo careers or played with other bands, the Band of Heathens was considered a side project for the artists until they won the Austin Music Award. The release of their first studio album, due in May 2008, was produced by [[Ray Wylie Hubbard]] and includes special guests [[Patty Griffin]], [[Gurf Morlix]] and [[Stephen Bruton]]. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* <small>http://www.bandofheathens.com/media.htm</small> | * <small>http://www.bandofheathens.com/media.htm</small> | ||
* <small>http://www.myspace.com/thebandofheathens (sample songs here)</small> | * <small>http://www.myspace.com/thebandofheathens (sample songs here)</small> | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 4 May 2008
The Band of Heathens is an Austin, Texas-based band comparable in style to America greats such as The Band, Little Feat and Townes Van Zandt. Their sytle combines folk, soul and country with enchanting harmonies and complimentary guitar voicings. The band consists of three singer-songwriter-guitar players, Gordy Quist, Colin Brooks, and Ed Jurdi, Seth Whitney on bass guitar and John Chipman on drums. Their first two albums have both been live recordings, including the dual CD-DVD release The Band of Heathens. Live at Antone's and their debut album Live At Momo's . In 2007 they captured the Best New Band award at the Austin Music Awards. Because each of the singer-songwriters had solo careers or played with other bands, the Band of Heathens was considered a side project for the artists until they won the Austin Music Award. The release of their first studio album, due in May 2008, was produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard and includes special guests Patty Griffin, Gurf Morlix and Stephen Bruton.
External links
- http://www.bandofheathens.com/media.htm
- http://www.myspace.com/thebandofheathens (sample songs here)