The Vestals

The Vestals are a dynamic and inventive four-piece rock band fronted by brothers Jeremy and Ben Gordon (both providing vocals and guitar), with Mark Weigle on bass and a revolving slew of great drummers including Mario Garza, Nick Pichet and Noah Levy (Honeydogs, Five for Fighting, Golden Smog). Both brothers were individually awarded a John Lennon Songwriting prize and have been writing and recording music since as far back as they can remember. The Vestals' vast pile of critical acclaim for their self-titled debut album helped them earn four Minnesota Music Award nominations including rock album of the year. Their brand new album, “Songs About Girls…and other mysteries” was produced by Jason Orris (Soul Asylum, Jayhawks, Golden Smog) and was released by Warming House Records on May 6, 2006. Here's what some have said:_______________________________________________________ _________"The Vestals could be a collegiate classic. The band has polish, a Night Effects-like gleam that grins ear-to-ear between guitars, drum, and keyboards." Kate Silver, CityPages___________________________________________________ ______________"The Vestals’ second album, Songs About Girls…And Other Mysteries is a focused, driving pop record that again shows off the songwriting and arranging talents of brothers Ben and Jeremy Gordon. Songs cross the spectrum of sonic colors, but this rainbow is perfect for the summer. The record is a thinking pop fan’s June and July (okay, and August)." Luther Hermanson, 30music.com ____________________________________________________________ ______"In other words, there's something for everyone here, and we have another top-10 contender for 2006." Absolute Powerpop____________________________________________________ _____________"Rather than producing a follow-up in the vein of their well-received debut, however, the Vestals opted to blow the doors wide open on Songs About Girls’ 14 tracks." Rob van Alstyne, Pulse of the Twin Cities______________________________________________________ ___________"...speaking of harmonies, brothers Ben and Jeremy Gordon's voices are magnet and steel..." Carla Utrie, Rollingstone.com____________________________________________ _____________________"Wherever these spectrums exist together, that of intense knowing and a lack of needing to know anything, you will find the music of the Vestals." Tamara Turner, CDBaby.com__________________________________________________ _______________"Ben and Jeremy Gordon are the Jon Brion and Jason Falkner of the Twin Cities." Amplifier Magazine---------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ..Songs About Girls...and other mysteries --

THE VESTALS