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Plain Meanness emerged two years ago from the fertile Arkansas Delta with the culmination of members from three reputable local music actsThe Last Farewell, Gardenia Sweat, and The Sea Monsters. The combination of Patrick Dailey (vocals and guitar), Derek Doyle (upright bass), Grant Harbison (Trumpet), and Greg Arnold (drums) results in an eclectic mix of old-time country & western, rockabilly, surf rock, jazz, and punk, but according to the band, they play just Rock 'N' Roll. The members of the band have been known to play on the same card with such acts as Th' Legendary Shack Shakers, Unknown Hinson, Scott H. Biram, the Gourds...and Black Oak Arkansas. The band's first full length album is out now!
For booking and information, please contact:
Bobby Haun, Manager [email protected]


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The Sower and the Reaper by Plain Meanness may best be encapsulated as the soundtrack to the spaghetti Western Quentin Tarantino has yet to make. The concept album presents a tale of love, murder, and vengeance told through a deceptively simple narrative teeming with symbolism. Furthermore, all sides of the packaging morph into what appears to be a children’s book co-authored by Edgar Allen Poe and William Blake. The sound is a mixture of western swing, punk, jazz, and surf rock. Guest players on the album include alt-country heavyweight Max Johnston, who is best known for his work with Uncle Tupelo, Wilco and the Gourds, and the legendary Sun Studios recording artist and Rockabilly Hall of Fame member Sonny Burgess.

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Member Since: 5/25/2005
Band Website: plainmeanness.com
Band Members: Patrick Dailey--Guitar/Vocals
Derek Doyle--Upright Bass
Greg Arnold--Drums
Grant Harbison--Trumpet
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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Stunt Trumpet Player Needed!!!

Friends, It is with great sadness that we announce the vast void that will soon befall us.  Our illustrious trumpet player, Grant Harbison, will soon be leaving Jonesboro for graduate school in ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:04:00 GMT

Adios Lounge Riffs on Plain Meanness

Check out the review. adioslounge.com
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 20:02:00 GMT

Sonny Burgess Radio Show with Plain Meanness

Patrick Dailey will be the special guest of Rock and Roll legend Sonny Burgess on his radio show this Sunday at 5:00 P.M. on KASU 91.9.   You can also stream the show at http://wewannaboogie...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:49:00 GMT

Album Release Date

Plain Meanness' debut album, The Sower and the Reaper, will be officially released upon the masses on March 15, 2008.  Subsequent release extravaganzas will be taking place at the 501 Club in Jon...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:09:00 GMT

"I’ve Got My Suitcase Packed Tonight"

We now cycled through all of the songs from the Plain Meanness debut album, The Sower and Reaper.  Be sure to check out the final song, "I've Got My Suitcase Packed Tonight."  The song featu...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:58:00 GMT

The Meanness in Occasions Magazine

When you're out and about, pick up a copy of Occasions 'cause Plain Meanness is featured in a full page photo and rousing review.  Check it out, son.  Also, you should check out some of...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:26:00 GMT

It is finished.

Ladies and Gentlemen:   The Plain Meanness debut "western concept" album, The Sower and the Reaper, is now finished.  The release will be sometime in mid-November or early December, for the ...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:50:00 GMT

Album Update: Devil Went Down to Austin

We're proud and excited to announce that Max Johnston of the Gourds will be joining us on the song, "I've Got My Suitcase Packed Tonight."  Max's fiddle will give you the chills and make you cry,...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:53:00 GMT

Album Update: Burning that midnight oil and drinking English Tea.

Late night editing all this week!
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:12:00 GMT

Album Update 3

There is just a little more recording left...and a lot of editing.  We are scheduled for a mastering session on Aug. 11 in Nashville.  Five more weeks!
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:53:00 GMT