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The Brittle Lens

About Me

Jared says "The Brittle Lens is a delicate combination of catchy songwriting, a complex, 'symphonic-style' sonic texture, and a human sensitivity that makes their unique style accessible to everybody. This is truly a group for artists and fans alike."Tony says “I've heard a lot of Local Folk bands.but The Brittle Lens are friggin nuts. every song is layered with diversity, making it hard to turn off the cd player. I've always had an iffy feeling about local musicians... but because of the B-lens i honestly believe... Wichita has got some crazy awesome talent.. that needs to be discovered." Tony

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 24/01/2007
Band Members:

Brock Shannon - vocals, rhythm guitar

Erin Ayers - harmony

Bryce Abood - drums

John Bomhoff - lead guitar

Hans Drachenberg - bass

Influences: Bright Eyes, The Beatles, Arlo Guthrie, Nirvana, Cursive, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Rumi, Smashing Pumpkins, David and David, Bruce Springstein, The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, REM, Weezer, The Kinks, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Radiohead, The Beach Boys
Sounds Like: A bit of pop, folk, jazz, blues, alternative and lounge rolled into one. We have been told we sound like Wilco, Damien Rice, Bright Eyes and John Lennon.
Record Label: File Copy Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Friends, Lovers and Floors Lyrics

A few of you have been asking for the lyrics for a long time, soinstead of working on law school stuff, I put together the lyrics ofour first album. Some of these songs I wrote almost ten years ago, s...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:28:00 GMT

First and Last Wichita show for awhile!

We are happy to report that our first national tour went very well, and we'd like to say thanks to all those who let us crash at their houses. We just got back today, and are ready to play a semi-unpl...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:14:00 GMT

Thanks!

We just wanted to say thanks to Aaron Lee Martin, Darlin' Maudie, Rack Em' Up Club, and The Blank Page. The CD release party and the tour kickoff went swimmingly and would not have been possible if i...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:54:00 GMT

New Songs!!!!

Hey everybody!  Check out 6-3-2, Away From Me, and Past Lives, and all your problems will go away.  Guaranteed.  Also, as a gift to you, we are letting 6-3-2 be yours...FOR FREE! All yo...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:18:00 GMT

Whisper to the Bomb

Whisper to the Bomb, our second record, is done.  We're sending it off to get pressed this week, and it should be available mid-July.  New songs, artwork, etc. will be up soon, so keep check...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:41:00 GMT

The Tour

Hey Friends, Details of our tour are consistently being hammered out, and the kickoff show is getting closer and closer every day, which can only mean one thing: we need a name for it!  If a...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:59:00 GMT

The New Album

So we just got done with a thirteen hour session up at the studio, in which we basically knocked out our next album.  We were at a peak as far as productivity and creativity is concerned.  F...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:15:00 GMT

Lightning strikes and the next album

As some of you know already, Bryce was struck by lightning in Wellington and few days ago. He is recovering fine and has no serious injuries, although he can't walk on carpet anymore. Call him an...
Posted by on Fri, 09 May 2008 15:18:00 GMT

The Whiskey and a tour

We are in the beginning stages of planning our first tour, starting in Kansas and moving west.  On July 24th, we will be in LA, playing the world famous Whiskey A Go Go.  If anyone...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:03:00 GMT

CD Release Party Part 2

Hey this is Brock. I wanted to thank everyone who came and packed the Hooka Cafe on Saturday. John was sick and sexy with his guitar all night. I wanted to say that after almost every song. I hope we ...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:20:00 GMT