Member Since: 11/27/2006
Band Members: j.r. newton aka. newthead - vocals, guitars, percussion, glock, computers, pepper pot
with occasional assistance from...
nick - mandolin
the mooglestar - backing vocals.
a broad green have been compared to the following fine artistes by your contemporaries :
Leonard Cohen ~ James Holden ~ Jim White ~ M. Ward ~ Micah P.Hinson ~ Sparklehorse ~ Nick Cave ~ Can vs Nick Drake ~ Tindersticks ~ and Air.
what do you think my fine friends?
Influences: (The) King Creosote,
Adem,
Yo la Tengo (quieter moments),
Eels,
Tunng,
Vashti Bunyan,
Johnny Cash,
Tindersticks,
James Yorkston,
Antony & the Johnsons,
Gorkys Zygotic Mynci,
Beta Band,
Beth Orton,
Syd Matters,
Terry Reily, Taize Chants (R.I.P. brother roger),
Richard Hawley,
Joanna Newsom,
Badly Drawn Boy,
Rufus Wainwright,
Jeff Buckley.
** we do not compare ourselves to any of the above... they just inspire a broad green**
Sounds Like: something you've heard before
Record Label: wish road recordings
Type of Label: Indie