A Trio with a large sound and versatility, Strix Vega has toured the West Coast, Pacific Northwest, and Southwest in support of their debut album, "Drunken Sky".
Strix Vega's sophomore album " Estranged Meadow" was released March 7, 2009 and supported by a Western U.S. Tour.
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"...Strix Vega are the proficient originators of a rather impressive debut record. The interfusion of folk music and placid jazz forged around somnolent rock and roll foundations has cultivated an album they can sculpt their career with...Strix Vega are still equipped with enough symmetry of their own to maintain a recognizable self assurance and liberation.
They should muster a substantial army of new fans on the strength of this album. Dominancy of the world is imaginable."
-- Alan Baillie of Subba Cultcha, London UK
"...Lyrically, the content are stirring. It’s dramatic (take note: not emo) touch gave a short hint of old-time grunge. Mainly blues and alternative, Strix Vega went all out with Drunken Sky in terms of music creativity through enhanced tracks by not plainly relying on guitars/drums, verse/solo type of song.
The trio played around with their skills, and the outcome was terrific (or awesome, or whichever sounds better). And just last March, Strix Vega performed in Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival, a showcase of national talent in the indie-music industry... What really sets them apart from other indie bands is the honesty of their music. Technically, the music was not overdone. The music itself has grace. And did I say “wow†is an understatement?"
--Trip Foz of Zero Magazine
"Next time you plan to end up lying on your back on a summer's evening, a little tiddly, watching the stars twinkle and roll through your hazy vision, plan to have Strix Vega's new album with you. After about a minute of second track "Tides" has passed, the album title makes perfect sense. The guitar playing is woozy and loose, with just the right amount of bluesy embellishment...virtually every song on this atmospheric collection has a similarly affecting vibe, as well as the length and development of a genuine live performance.
Highlight "Luck Runs Dry" features a wistful chorus straight out of Ian Brown's solo catalogue and a simple blues riff borrowed from either Zeppelin or Floyd...Strix Vega are a fine "drunken" blues-rock band who know their strengths and have succeeded in charming the US West Coast with their raw and wistful take on a tired genre. Remember to pack their album for festival season - you never know when you'll need it."
-- Chris McCague of Tasty Fanzine, UK
"It's just an amazing album; one of those the listener can really get into. Melancholy melodies and sultry rhythms create their wonderfully unique sound.
Each track is creative and tells a story; Drunken Sky is one of those albums that exhibit what music has been missing for many years. It provokes thoughts of an era when artists actually cared enough about their music to put thought into their albums and even experiment every once in a while. Pick it up; it is not a set of works that should be missed."
-- L. Anne Carrington of Indie Music Stop
"I love the fact that these guys have the confidence to put their wonderful melodies to tape without feeling the need to overproduce and add unnecessary sheen...The music matches the intensity of the emotions. Excellent."
-- Richard Soos of Eartaste.com{} MyGen Profile Generator
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