Futurebirds
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Athens, Georgia, USA |
| Genres | Indie rock, country rock, Americana, neo-psychedelia |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Easy Sound Recording Co |
| Members | Thomas Johnson Johnny Lundock Carter King Brannen Miles Daniel Womack |
| Past members | Payton Bradford Dennis Love |
| Website | www |
Futurebirds are an indie rock band formed in 2008 from Athens, Georgia.[1] Their first album, Hampton's Lullaby, was released on Autumn Tone Records on July 27, 2010. Their self titled EP was re-released in February 2011 and their second EP, Via Flamina, was released in April 2011.
Overview
Futurebirds are known for their high energy shows and country rock infused sound. Their music incorporates reverb-soaked four-part harmonies supported by pedal steel guitar, rhythmic percussion, banjo, mandolin, and acoustic and electric guitars with heavy feedback, and has been described as 'psychedelic country'.[2][3][4]
The band has often shared the stage with Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Dead Confederate,[5] The Whigs, Blitzen Trapper and Jonny Corndawg.
During summer 2011 the group toured with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on the Bonnaroo Buzz Tour and performed twice during the Bonnaroo festival.[6][7]
Discography
Studio Albums
- Hampton's Lullaby (2010), Autumn Tone
- Baba Yaga (2013), Fat Possum
- Hotel Parties (2015), Easy Sound
Live Albums
- Seney-Stovall (2012)
EPs
- Futurebirds (2009), Self released - reissued (2011), Autumn Tone
- Via Flamina (2011), Autumn Tone
References
- ^ Leahey, Andrew "Futurebirds Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-05
- ^ Hyden, Steven (2010) "Hampton’s Lullaby", The A.V. Club, August 10, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
- ^ Maine, David (2010) "Futurebirds: Hampton's Lullaby", PopMatters, September 14, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
- ^ O'Rear, Caine (2011) "School Of Athens: An Interview With Futurebirds", American Songwriter, June 22, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
- ^ "Road Report: Dead Confederate Head West With Futurebirds", Spinnermusic.co.uk, September 8, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
- ^ Sherfey, James (2011) "Q&A with Futurebirds", onlineathens.com, June 23, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
- ^ Madison, Tjames (2011) "Q&A: Carter King of Futurebirds", soundspike.com, June 1, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05