The Bright Light Social Hour
Bright Light Social Hour | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Indie Rock, Neo Soul, Classic Rock Revival, Post Rock, Math Rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | Curtis Roush Jack O'Brien Joseph Mirasole A.J. Vincent |
| Past members | Ryan O'Donoghue Thomas Choate |
| Website | thebrightlightsocialhour |
The Bright Light Social Hour is a rock band from Austin, Texas. The band features Curtis Roush on guitar and vocals, Jack O'Brien on bass guitar and vocals, Joseph Mirasole on drums, and A.J. Vincent on keyboards and vocals.
History
- Formation and Early Work 2005-2008
Roush and O'Brien began playing together in a four piece university art-rock collective with O'Brien as the lead singer and keyboardist. After juggling vocal duties and adding Mirasole and Vincent, The Bright Light Social Hour evolved, melding funk, soul, and psychedelia into a high energy rock group.[1] The Central Texas band built their reputation through consistent high energy live shows in southern states,[2] including opening up the 2009 Austin City Limits Festival. They proved their creativity through a series of comic videos released on their website, and by providing organic cookies at their shows.[3] The band released their debut full-length album in late 2010, entitled "The Bright Light Social Hour".
- 2008–2010
The album was recorded in five studios around Austin during summer 2010 with producer Danny Reisch, of "Good Danny's", utilizing vintage and modern recording to achieve a sound evocative of 1970s hi-fi.
Momentum built for the band, and in April 2011 they swept the 29th Annual Austin Music Awards during SXSW, the international music festival,[4] with an unprecedented 6 awards, including Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year (for their song "Detroit").[1]
The Bright Light Social Hour released "New Year's Live," a 4-track live EP recorded at The Parish Austin on New Year's Eve 2011. Re-teaming with producer/engineer Danny Reisch, "New Year's Live", captures the band's raw live energy, video directed by Hussain Pirani.
The Bright Light Social Hour began their first nationwide tour in support of their debut album and live EP in 2011.[5]
Discography
- Love Like Montopolis (2009)
- The Bright Light Social Hour (2010)
- Live at the Parish (2011)
Band members
- Jack O'Brien – vocals, bass (2005–present)
- Curtis Roush – vocals, guitar (2005–present)
- A.J. Vincent – vocals, keyboards (2008–present)
- Joseph Mirasole – drums (2007–present)
- Former members
- Ryan O'Donoghue – bass (2005–2008)
- Thomas Choate - drums (2005-?)
Awards
Transit Lounge described O'Brien and the band as his generation's answer to Led Zeppelin.[6]
The Bright Light Social Hour first received a 2010 AMP Austin Music Pundit for their self-titled album "The Bright Light Social Hour" in 2011.[7] They then won six awards during the 2011 South by Southwest including Band of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Bass Guitar, Best Keyboardist, Best Producer (Danny Reisch) and Song of the Year (for their song "Detroit"). Roush placed second for best guitarist after the world renowned Austin guitarist Eric Johnson.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Austin_Chronicle_Biography". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-05-23. Cite error: The named reference "Austin_Chronicle" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Austin_Post_Review". Austin Post. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
- ^ "Do713 Review". Do713. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
- ^ "SXSW_creates_melting_pot_of_international_ventures". YNN. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
- ^ "Tour_Dates". Retrieved 2011-05-23.
- ^ "Album_Review". Transit Lounge. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
- ^ "Album_Review". Austin360. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
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