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Review: “Grandiphonia” by The Muckrakes
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About The Muckrakes
THE MUCKRAKES ARE:
Jon Owings
Mike Turner
Jason Russell
Cory Nealon
Billy England
Dave Jackson
The Muckrakes hail from the backwaters Hampton Roads and formed after a lengthy search for like minded folks to create original roots inspired rock music.
The group was called together by vocalist / guitarist/ banjoist Jon Owings, percussionist Dave "Gravy" Jackson, and guitarist Mike "Spider" Turner. Answering the call was Cory "Juicebox" Nealon on lead vocals / guitar & lap steel, Jason Russell on bass, and Billy England on keyboards & mandolin.
They released their first self-produced 5-song EP in early 2009 which was hailed as, "a stomp strongly through weedy stagnant undergrowth with deftly articulated songs, lyrical stories wrought from heady memories, and true music-craft."
Pigeonholing South-East VA, fitting The Muckrakes into any one genre is a difficult task because they meld so many vibrant instruments into a heady mash uniquely all their own.
Their music can shift to sometimes quiet and reflective, sometimes foot stomping and rambunctious, sometimes pure and innocent, and sometimes dark and moody. This is a rock band with bluegrass guts, ragtime legs, folk sensibilities and a dash of the blues for good measure.
Together, the group has found the right combination of sweet and sinister, of power and weakness, of new and old and is here to help make the celebration of life a little more rowdy.
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Review: “Grandiphonia” by The Muckrakes
Grandiphonia, the first full-length muster from hometown darlings The Muckrakes, is not an album but an ode to the history of American music.
It reverberates with sonic surprises that sound so natural,…
ContinuePosted on January 5, 2011 at 7:30am
Review of The Hampton Hayride
HAMPTON HAYRIDE GOES OFF WITHOUT A HITCH
Creating an old-style, country-tinged variety show on the order of the Grand Ole Opry, the Old Dominion Barn Dance or the Louisiana Hayride is a daunting idea.
But Taphouse owner Peter Pittman is, apparently, a man not easily intimidated. He's found a way to lasso a herd of local talent and corral it into a cohesive… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 8:30am
Alternative Recording Mediums / Formats
It can get expensive for a band to release new material in a different medium, but we'd do it IF it was worth it to our fan and friend base.
We know that there's a fondness for vinyl and even… Continue
Posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:35pm — 23 Comments
DIY: Create your own Cigar Box Resonator
CREATE YOUR OWN CIGAR BOX RESONATOR
I've always wanted to create my own instrument, you know; build my own guitar, design my own bass, re- build a piano to my specs but I lacked the time, tools and talent for woodworking so I put the idea in the back of my mind in… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 11:39am — 5 Comments
THE MUCKRAKES: They Are Tidewater
Words Carly Fuller Monahan
Photos Amy Jackson
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
“There is not a band around here like us. Tag. We’re it. We’re Tidewater,” said Billy England, the band’s wiry, excitable bass player.
He was sitting at one of the sticky black tables that fill the floor of Colley Cantina in Ghent last week. He was drinking a pre-show beer and chatting me up. As we talked the rest of the band set up on the… Continue
Posted on October 21, 2009 at 12:00pm
Seven is a lucky number for left-field country specialists The Muckrakes
August 24, 2009
The Muckrakes play the sort of country music that you won't often see on cable television or hear on the radio alongside Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift.
Their sound includes elements of bluegrass, older country from artists such as Merle Haggard, and the rootsy rock of bands ranging from Son Volt to the Grateful Dead.
Bassist Billy England — a veteran of punk bands including… Continue
Posted on August 25, 2009 at 8:18am
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 11:54pm on June 20, 2010,
Chris Harkness said… - Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment on my wall… I have been so busy lately that some of these replies are slow in coming and I apologize to anyone that I did not reply to in a timely manner… I am really enjoying No Depression and will try to respond quickly to questions and comments in the future… Thanks again and I welcome feedback regarding Honky Tonk Happy Hour…
- At 6:30am on April 28, 2010,
Craig Young said… - Thank you for contributing!
- At 10:51am on February 9, 2010,
Radio Free Americana said… - Hi Muckrakes, from RFA intergalactic headquarters in Verona, VA. Cat
- At 1:57pm on December 22, 2009,
Jefferson Ross said… - THANKS FOR THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP, MUCKRAKES!
- At 8:31pm on December 3, 2009,
Exebelle said… - Thanks for getting in touch! I checked out the tunes and really dig 'em. We should definitely set something up at some point. If y'all are looking to play in Richmond at some point just let us know. Talk soon.
- Ryan / Exebelle
- At 11:14am on November 18, 2009,
Jim Morrison said… - Check out my house concert series in Norfolk, North Shore Point House Concerts, which features a ton of Americana acts.
- At 9:05pm on November 17, 2009,
J. Johnson said… - Thank you for the hospitality. Sounds great regarding the group site. I'm there now.
- At 1:52pm on October 30, 2009,
Marc Pessar said…
- Thanks for the request. Nice to see some fellow Tidewater folks on this site.
- At 12:20am on October 27, 2009,
mojobone said… - Welcome to the Artist Lounge, thanks for joining us! We're looking forward to making your acquaintance. :-)
- At 1:22pm on July 15, 2009,
B. Dutch Seyfarth said… - yes! I'd love to hear it!
B. Dutch Seyfarth
1552 Perry St #B
Denver, CO 80204
rock on!
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