Howl

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Cat No: CSCCD1098

Release Date: 07 October 2013

Label: Continental Song City

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8713762010980

Genres: Rock

Description
The Howlin' Brothers are a three-piece string band that brings heart and passion into every performance. Their upbeat shows are heavy with original and traditional music, featuring the sounds of slide banjo, harmonica and old-time fiddle. The Howlin' Brothers are bringing their show all across America in 2013. Their latest album "Howl" produced by Brendan Benson will be available October 8 2013.

"Don't be misled by the fact that The Howlin' Brothers opted to make their bow on Brendan Benson's Readymade Records label. Howl has nothing to do with the modern pop motif that Benson is known for, both on his own and as a collaborator with Jack White in The Raconteurs. In fact, thesis a traditional album in every sense, a combination of unabashed Bluegrass and stomping, swampy Blues that offers it's allegiance to Authentic Americana origins. Opening track "Big Time" shows their intent, a rousing combination of banjos, fiddles, mandolin, and ragtime revelry. As such, it's a spirited display, one that quickly morphs into other arenas beyond their basic string band template.

The decided Band-like designs implied by "Delta Queen", the boogie and bluster of "Tennessee Blues" and the jaunty, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky strut of "Just Like You" all affirm their multi-hued sensibilities. In a day and age where pretense is everywhere, and ostentatious attitudes are abundant,The Howlin' Brothers provide remarkably fresh and unassuming change of pace. Beards, straw hats and overalls are the identifying factor here, all perfectly in tune with the band's southern sensibilities. It's fun stuff indeed, affirming the fact that Howl is quite a hoot." - Lee Zimmerman

Ben Plasse – upright bass, banjo, vocals
Ian Craft – fiddle, banjo, vocals
Jared Green – guitar, harmonica, vocals
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