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Music's a big part of the "Into The Drink." It's a bigger piece of the puzzle than I suspect most people realize. I simply refuse to be a part of a show that has crap music. So more than anything else, that's probably what I spend the majority of my time agonizing over. Much to the delight of everyone around me. Here's a list of some of the fine bands and musicians that have been a part of what we're doing. It's an honor to have their tunes in the show:
As a guy who proudly pays rent in Beantown, I'm obligated to keep a healthy stock of Aerosmith and Boston records in my arsenal at all times. Which I do, and proudly. But in addition to the requisite classic rock heavyweights, I consider Loveless to be one of the absolute best bands my fair city has ever produced. Of ANY era. When I was in The Jaded Salingers, I always found us to be better than anyone we shared a bill with. I knew of Loveless before we played with them and I thought they wrote some great songs and put out a great record. They supported us at a show in Wellfleet, MA at a place called the Beachcomber. That was the one and only time in my entire professional music career that I was ever embarrassed to follow the opening band. They were blisteringly good. Blindingly. I was present at their last show in 2004 and I have been waiting patiently to see them take the stage again ever since. They were kind of a supergroup of sorts – Jen Trynin was a Hub favorite on her own before singer Dave Wannamaker (who fronted Expanding Man) asked her to collaborate. Loveless also had one of the greatest rhythm sections of all time, too – Pete Armata (ex-Expanding Man) crafted some of the greatest bass lines I've ever heard and Tom Polce (ex Letter To Cleo) beat the drum kit like it owed him money. Big pop hooks, soaring guitars, a devastating rhythm section. I seriously could not ask for anything else in a band. One song or another has been on just about every mix tape I've made for the opposite sex. Jen also wrote a great book several years back entitled "Everything I'm Cracked Up To Be," which should probably be required reading for anyone with starry-eyed dreams of music stardom. Even if you're not a rock star in training, it's a darn good read. Loveless is one of my favorite bands of all time. If you don't pick up their record Gift To The World I would consider it a major character flaw. Don't be that idiot. www.lvls.com
The Choir
Back when the term "cutting edge" was still en vogue, these guys were instrumental in defining alternative pop. The Choir have been producing great records for over 2 decades, and they're one of the few bands that are still consistently putting out the best work of their career. It's a deep and varied catalog to be sure. If you want to hear atmospheric, shimmering power at its best, then you need to investigate The Choir immediately. I'm a huge fan of Derri Daugherty's guitar playing and vocals, and drummer Steve Hindalong (also of the band The Lost Dogs) kicks it Neil Peart-style and writes most of the band's lyrics. Dan Michaels has found a way to make the saxaphone cool in a rock band, most notably on their latest release O How The Mighty Have Fallen. There's three tunes from that album that I am absolutely in love with: the title song, "Fine Fun Time" and "Terrible Mystery," which is one of the greatest breakup songs ever written. Check out some of their back catalog as well: Kissers & Killers, Circle Slide and Flap Your Wings are essential listening. In my opinion, The Choir are responsible for some of the most beautiful sonic architecture in rock and roll. www.thechoir.net
Measure
I don't even know where to begin with this band. It's some of the most beautiful, haunting, spellbinding music I have ever heard created by a human being. I have been a fan of Laura DiStasi since we shared the bill at an acoustic show years ago in Boston. Her solo record - Winters Never Quit - has been in heavy rotation ever since that evening. I'll admit that I was a little skeptical when I found out she had formed Measure with David Little and stopped doing solo stuff, but all it took was a quick listen to any one of the tracks on Begin Again and I realized that this was going to be a record I would never, ever be able to be separated from. These are two of the most talented musicians working today and their combined efforts produce something even greater than the sum of their parts. Quite simply, it's just a stunning record. It's addictive in the most healthy, invigorating way. I've been known to put "Closer" on repeat for hours at a time. No joke.
Seriously - discovering this band and their music will change your life. It will break your heart in the best way. Every time you listen.
Slowing Room
Side project of my good friend, former bandmate and Into The Drink Associate Music Director Todd Richard. Formed in 1998 in Tampa, Florida by J. Hjort and Eric St. Pierre, Slowing Room has been cranking out prime chill-out, deep house, and electronica for nearly 10 years. They re-located back to their hometown of Portland, Maine in 2001 and added multi-instrumentalist Chris Burns and Todd, along bassist Patrick Johnson. They've got four full-lengths to their credit and a ton of gigs. Slowing Room makes some of the best chillout and lounge-vibe tunes I've heard and their music is the bedrock of Into The Drink's sonic background. I feel very lucky to have them as collaborators. www.myspace.com/slowingroom | www.brickcitymedia.com
Sumner McKane
The Silent Ballet put it best: "Many of today's breed of post-rock bands are basically the equivalent of punk-rock bands; they do not rely on virtuosity or technique, and their song structures tend to be predicable and owe more to energy and emotion rather than melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic complexity. Because of this, Sumner McKane stands out from the crowd. He is a brilliant songwriter and a technically proficient musician, yet his playing resonates with soul and passion. He has a style that is unmistakably his own. His influences, which are varied, shine through, but at no point does this fact sacrifice his originality. In a genre in which many critics often give far too much credit to sterile and bland music claiming to be avant-garde, Sumner McKane is an absolute breath of fresh air." Many of Sumner's compositions get used in Into The Drink episodes because he's a genius at textural composition and he understands the mood of the visuals without even seeing them in the timeline. Having access to his library has been an unbelievable asset to the show. Rock on, Sumner. www.sumnermckane.com
Miss Fairchild
If Miss Fairchild is coming to a town near you, go. Jump in your car and hit the gas. Saddle up and ride. Pay the cabbie and tell him to floor it. Get there. Kill if you must. I guarantee you this will be one of the best shows you see all year. Miss Fairchild are one of the best funk bands out there. You can't listen to or watch these guys play and not get that rumble south of the belt buckle. It's a party from start to finish and Travis Richard (yes, Todd's younger brother) channels Prince and James Brown in a way that has to be seen to be believed. Great songs, killer live show. If you see a segment where I'm in a bar having the time of my life, chances are the 'Child are keeping time and making nasty, funky love to your ears in the background. www.missfairchild.com
Billy Voss
Billy Voss is one of the most amazing songwriters I have ever had had the pleasure of collaborating or touring with. Billy’s been a musical mentor and good friend for almost 2 decades and it’s been incredibly satisfying to watch our creative relationship come full circle with Into The Drink. He’s an extraordinary musician and a ton of fun to just roll with. When Dave Matthews comes up to you backstage and ask you how Billy’s doing, that should tell you something. Pick up …More Truth Than Poetry or Lucky Driving Buddah. So worth it.
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Here's a list of some of the fine bands and musicians that have been a part of what we're doing. It's an honor to have their tunes in the show:
I don't even know where to begin with this band. It's some of the most beautiful, haunting, spellbinding music I have ever heard created by a human being. I have been a fan of Laura DiStasi since we shared the bill at an acoustic show years ago in Boston. Her solo record - Winters Never Quit - has been in heavy rotation ever since that evening. I'll admit that I was a little skeptical when I found out she had formed Measure with David Little and stopped doing solo stuff, but all it took was a quick listen to any one of the tracks on Begin Again and I realized that this was going to be a record I would never, ever be able to be separated from. These are two of the most talented musicians working today and their combined efforts produce something even greater than the sum of their parts. Quite simply, it's just a stunning record. It's addictive in the most healthy, invigorating way. I've been known to put "Closer" on repeat for hours at a time. No joke.
Billy Voss is one of the most amazing songwriters I have ever had had the pleasure of collaborating or touring with. Billy’s been a musical mentor and good friend for almost 2 decades and it’s been incredibly satisfying to watch our creative relationship come full circle with Into The Drink. He’s an extraordinary musician and a ton of fun to just roll with. When Dave Matthews comes up to you backstage and ask you how Billy’s doing, that should tell you something. Pick up …More Truth Than Poetry or Lucky Driving Buddah. So worth it.