I have always been a big fan of indie rock, especially when infused with a country rock sound. This is what the Futurebirds, an indie band formed in 2008 out of Athens, Georgia, do so well. I got the chance to see them live from the front row at Bowery Ballroom in NYC a few years back and was treated to one of my most memorable shows. If you like high energy shows with alt-rock tones and laid-back harmonies, then you are in luck....they are still on the road promoting their new album "Hotel Parties". The album was mixed by Paul Paulson, who has also worked with Uncle Tupelo and Wilco. Guitarist Thomas Johnson has this to say about their newest album "The motif for the record is duality - the give and take of life, dreams vs. reality, loving vs. longing, wanting to grab life by the horns vs. needing to chill the fuck out, sleep vs. sanity - I could go on forever. With a touring band, the home vs. road theme comes to the forefront daily."
They will be in Savannah, Georgia on March 21st for the Savannah Stopover Music Festival and if you are close by, I suggest grabbing life by the horns and making the effort to go see them. I managed to capture a few photos from their Bowery Ballroom show, which will give you a good idea of what you are in for!
Futurebirds, Bowery Ballroom, NY
Futurebirds, Bowery Ballroom, NY
www.futurebirdsmusic.com
www.savannahstopover.com