"I work in an independent record store, and I’m positive that if the average cat came boppin’ into the store looking for, say, the new Band Of Horses album, and they heard the melancholy strains of the opening “Pennies In A Well†coming out of the shop’s P.A., said customer would likely ask me who the hell this is and why I haven’t already forced it into their hands."- RetroLowFi.com
"Clearly a ton of work was poured into this album, and it paid off with a startlingly solid recording that displays production and musicianship that’s worthy of Coons’ frequently brilliant and always heartfelt lyricism." - The New Times
"New album ’Miles and Miles and Miles’ has everything that is great about Independent folk music: great songwriting, pretty melodies and even a stunning album cover. It really is just a joy to listen to." - Faces In The Sand
"Fans of folksy indie fare will not be disappointed by Candle’s seemingly effortless songwriting." - Captain Obvious
"4.5/5 stars. For Candle, all the pieces of the folk puzzle fit effortlessly, even though there were 1,000 pieces in the box." - The Daily Tar Heel
bio
Candle was formed by singer/songwriter Kevin Coons in 2005, when he first started recording his own original songs. Over the past two years the band has grown to a solid 5 piece and has released a full length (2006's "birds were meant to fly") a 7 inch vinyl record, and played countless shows from southern to northern California and everywhere in between.
Candle's second full-length has taken a lot of work (fully recorded and mixed on our own at Paul's ranch in Paso Robles, California) but it is one of our proudest accomplishments. In this release, Kevin Coons' songwriting has taken a turn away from Candle's earlier experimental and ambient work to create more straightforward folk songs that pack an emotional punch. This release features lush orchestration, including guest performances by Orange County chanteuse Lauren Mulderrig, Little Wings/Le Petit Protest's Randall Sena, renowned California fiddler Zach Angles (Briertone), and Real Love's own Pat and Andrea Patton from Kapiano. Multiple harmonies, fiddle, trumpet, banjo, piano, mandolin, cello, and harmonica were all utilized with the goal of a sound that is full without being intrusive to the lyrical content. Fans of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Whiskeytown, Wilco, Bright Eyes and Okkervil River should be instantly familiar with Candle's sound.
Candle is planning a full US tour for this summer, and should have plenty of other shows coming up, so please come out, we love playing music and love to see you there!
releases:
Just released!:
CD-LP miles and miles and miles, Real Love Records, rlr-08, releasedMarch 22, 2008
1. Pennies in a Well
2. Let Me Love You
3. Pretty Please
4. Hotel Eyes
5. 8th and Pine
6. So it Goes
7. The Lonesome Wind
8. Say Goodnight
9. Keeping My Feet On the Ground
10. Santa Cruz
11. Prisoner's Song
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Orders will be shipped out immediately and include a bonus song download and free buttons.
7" - split with Iamb Come Back Home Real Love Records, rlr-07, July 2007
Side A: Iamb
1. Three Years
2. One Afternoon
Side B: Candle
1. with my heart
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CD-LP birds were meant to fly, Real Love Records, rlr-03, released September 2006
1. the spark from which a flame is lit
2. the wind out there
3. dont wake me up
4. i will not be afraid
5. birds were meant to fly
6. the housewife
7. like a train
8. say goodnight
9. "what matters most is how well you walk through the fire"
--this cd is available at all shows and can be purchased at realloverecords.net/store or right here using paypal:
$10 including shipping
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contact
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email: [email protected]
phone: message me for it
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