the john henrys
简介
Although four band members contribute to the songwriting – songs that are rich in storytelling tradition, it is the band's unmistakable musicianship that reveals The John Henrys are not as traditional as the legendary character of their namesake. "We picked The John Henrys for our name because the story has so many undertones that we can relate to", says vocalist， guitarist Rey Sabatin Jr, whose multicultural heritage, and equally varied influences, are reflected in the band's song driven influenced and precise musical arrangements. Rey, along with Steve Tatone (keyboards) Doug Gouthro (Guitar) Daryl Quinlan (Bass), and Geoff Ward (Drums) have been creating music and working together since 2003, writing, arranging and rehearsing so many songs that they have trouble deciding what to play in a live set. Their self-titled debut album, released locally in their Ottawa, Ontario, hometown in 2004 went all the way to 1 on the influential college radio station CKCU, and was featured extensively on CBC radio, who asked the band to perform on their nationally broadcast "Definitely Not The Opera" program. Over the next few years while all holding down full time day jobs, the band performed selectively - more concerned with writing songs than being road warriors - accepting invitations to perform with in-the-know artists like The Sadies, Cuff the Duke, The Golden Dogs, Elliot Brood, and Femme-bots. In 2006, The John Henrys recorded their sophomore album 'Sweet as the Grain'. Produced by the band themselves at their rehearsal-turn-studio space, 'Sweet as the Grain' is a remarkable album considering the youth of its creators. Songs like "Lost in the Canyon" and the title track are sweetly laid back alt-country, while the angry "New Years" and tongue-in-cheek "No More Rock n Roll" and "Ain't Gonna Drink No More" keep the album interesting with variety and humor. "Sweet as the Grain is a a rootsy masterpiece – a glorious romp through country lanes with the occasional detour into the garage." Alan Wigney, Ottawa Sun. With testaments like this, the band will have to hit the road – they'll just have to work out what songs to cut from the set each night.
| 原始名称 | The John Henrys |
|---|---|
| 名称 | the john henrys |
| 地区 | 欧美 |
| 类似歌手 | 相似艺人 |
| 精选上位词 | 歌手 |