New Monsoon
Lonesome Locomotive
Sat, February 9, 2013
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
Brick & Mortar Music Hall
San Francisco, CA
$13.00 - $20.00
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This event is 18 and over
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/event/204431/
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New Monsoon
San Francisco rock quintet New Monsoon is the collaborative vehicle for the vocal and instrumental prowess of founding members Bo Carper (acoustic guitar and banjo), Jeff Miller (electric guitar) and Phil Ferlino (keys). Now well into its second decade of national touring, the band also features the muscular young rhythm section of Marshall Harrell (electric bass) and Sean Hutchinson (drums). New Monsoon's exhilarating blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation shines in an irresistible blend of sophisticated song craft, inventive musical exploration and down home rock-n-roll. "They have a collective power that comes off as a real unified force on stage.. It's not just a band, you know? It's something transcendental." – Michael Shrieve (original drummer, Santana).
Their new album, aptly titled "New Monsoon Live," was recorded during an epic 3 night run in Texas last September. Building upon their most successful studio album to date, "New Monsoon V," this live two-CD set is the band's first official release from the current 5-piece line-up, and their first live album since 2004. New Monsoon Live captures the band reaching one of their highest emotional, technical, and musical peaks.
Their new album, aptly titled "New Monsoon Live," was recorded during an epic 3 night run in Texas last September. Building upon their most successful studio album to date, "New Monsoon V," this live two-CD set is the band's first official release from the current 5-piece line-up, and their first live album since 2004. New Monsoon Live captures the band reaching one of their highest emotional, technical, and musical peaks.
Lonesome Locomotive
Lonesome Locomotive is driven by remarkable songs that cut across genres and pull on many different emotional strings to create a sound that is layered, direct, and poignant. The music has a feeling of being instantly classic, fresh and danceable all at once. LL steams into jams, but is not a jam band. Their improvisations benefit from the superb musicianship of lead guitarist Brian Byrnes and bass master Mike Meagher, and are hoisted up by the driving rhythms of drummer Erin Cassidy and guitarist Michael Rosen. Together they achieve a sound that is stripped down, yet rich and strong.
Lonesome Locomotive's seeds were planted in 2010 when Rosen moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco, needing a place to stay, and Cassidy offered his Excelsior basement for two weeks. When Meagher came by to jam, the talented friends quickly realized something special was present. Things really got rolling in 2011 when Brian Byrnes joined the trio, invented a name, and brought his spot-on harmonies and beautiful lead guitar melodies to the group.
Without a regular rehearsal space, they forged their sound on local San Francisco stages, pushing themselves to try new material in front of live audiences, where the band thrives. In 2012 LL hit the studio, recording a five track EP with studio engineer and producer Chuck Gonzales, and mixed/mastered by bassist Paul Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billie). Its long awaited release will be summer '13.
Lonesome Locomotive's timeless vocals and classic sounding songs could be at home in any era.
(Please note Mike Meagher will be playing with Spun Hippo andd has retired from Lonesome Locomotive, pls welcome LL's new bassist this Sunday)
Lonesome Locomotive's seeds were planted in 2010 when Rosen moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco, needing a place to stay, and Cassidy offered his Excelsior basement for two weeks. When Meagher came by to jam, the talented friends quickly realized something special was present. Things really got rolling in 2011 when Brian Byrnes joined the trio, invented a name, and brought his spot-on harmonies and beautiful lead guitar melodies to the group.
Without a regular rehearsal space, they forged their sound on local San Francisco stages, pushing themselves to try new material in front of live audiences, where the band thrives. In 2012 LL hit the studio, recording a five track EP with studio engineer and producer Chuck Gonzales, and mixed/mastered by bassist Paul Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billie). Its long awaited release will be summer '13.
Lonesome Locomotive's timeless vocals and classic sounding songs could be at home in any era.
(Please note Mike Meagher will be playing with Spun Hippo andd has retired from Lonesome Locomotive, pls welcome LL's new bassist this Sunday)
Venue Information:
Brick & Mortar Music Hall
1710 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA, 94103
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Brick & Mortar Music Hall
1710 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA, 94103
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/