Wow. Saunter rules. Raleigh, NC's longest running completely unknown original band has big news for you. Saunter releases their third album, "Bustin' Loose" in October 2007. Luscious three part harmonies blend over top a tight rhythm section, chunky guitar & key riffs, and Raleigh's best rock saxophone. 6 tracks of absolute tastiness. Saunter also puts on a damn fine performance complete with karate-chop-leg-kicks, theremin solos, and the elusive warble (a.k.a. handmonica).
About Saunter: Having cut their teeth for years in the collegiate scene, their musicianship and songwriting have evolved in new and better directions at each turn. They're relishing the warm reception of "Bustin' Loose" by local radio DJ's at 96Rock & WKNC 88.1FM (by far NC's dopest college station - ever). The last album, Excuses, moved 2500 copies, got great radio and podcast airtime around the country.
A legend in their own minds, this is your chance to be that dude/dudette that gets to say "I saw Saunter in Oh-7 before they were opening for Elton John, bro. Did you know they were big in Sweden at the time?" Say this to any band member at the show and they'll buy you a beer. Come out. Bring the posse.
Wanna preview other songs and maybe snap up a couple from iTunes?
The man behind Saunter on MySpace? Yours truly, guitarist and singer Matthew. The personal touch with our Frans (friend fans) is just so much cozier that way.
Brian is one of many really, really hot guys in the band, and he rages on the alto saxophone. Why? Because he can, and we can't afford to buy him a tenor. Brian and I do the "warble" solo on The Bottom, also. Sooo tasty.
Crusoe drums. Crusoe is good. Do you hear that? That's the sound of his drumming melting your face.
Ever want to be really embarassed in public? Ask Cameron, bass man, to do his drunk guy impersonation. Actually, don't. We banned him from ever doing it again.
Paul plays the Hammond organ and keys. He's a dick. Talk to him and be scorned. Ha. He's actually mostly normal and is the other really hot guy in the band...single too! How long before Paul reads this and makes me re-write. I'll post it on the blog.
