Member Since: 10/15/2004
Band Website: Updating....Coming Soon!!!
Band Members: Jonathan ~ vocals, rhythm & lead guitars, production...............
Scott Rathbun ~ lead & rhythm guitars, bass...............
Tom Morin ~ drums, percussion............
Jeff McCall ~ bass, keyboards,production................
***all songs written by me... 1999-2004***
Influences: Anyone and Everyone who has ever written a good, original song!
But here are some favorites..............Rickie Lee Jones........John Lennon.....Cat Power.......Jimi Hendrix........Pearl Jam........Jewel.......
...Neil Young.....Joni Mitchell.....Bob Dylan.......The Doors........REM......Smashing Pumpkins....Nirvana.....Dave Matthews Band......Led Zepplin...
The Beatles.....U2.....Pavement.....Beth Orton.......The Who.....Paul Simon....Ryan Adams...Blur...
Sounds Like:
THE REVIEWS:
Ryan Adams and Uncle Tupelo
"This is the best stuff I've heard in awhile. Nice vocals. Great lead guitar and feel. I'm a fan."
- wcleere from Menlo Park, California on 27Sep2002
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Smooth and Relaxing Soundscape!!"Great vocals. Talent shines from the start. This song plays along very nicely, settles a tortured soul. You get top marks from me because this song does what acoustic songs are supposed to do, make people reflect on life. Great work from a great songwriter. Peace."
- Ace Louis from Sydney, Nsw, Australia
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Cyber Gem!!!"This is a perfect example of talent, and real musicianship. The music comes together so well, this track would rock as an instrumental. But the vocals escalate this song up to the next plateau of rockness, and believe me it is way the F**K up there. Kinda reminds me of REM, but unique in its own right. Great vibes coming from this band. I don't even like this kind of music necessarily, and I think this song is awesome. Bravo."
- Strapping Jack from San Pedro, California
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Stipe Meets McGuinn, It's Awsome!
"Wow. I am having a hard time describing what I like. I get goose bumps and choked up listening to your song (over and over). I love the orchestrial synth. The guitars are just wild! Are there three acoustics going? They swim together flawlessly. There tones compliment each other so very well. The vocals are very powerful as well as the lyrics (I can actually make out most of them!). Great job! I hope you have a CD available."
- Zim from Kansas City, Kansas
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****Here is a Track Worth Waiting For!
"Thank you! Finally someone who understands. I have been reviewing alot of bands...this is an upload that wasn't a waste of time. Very reminiscent of The Stone Roses."
- AnimalPharm from Baltimore, Maryland
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****Weeeeeeeeeee!!!!
"Sounds like vintage 70's singer/songwriter music.The guitar playing is nice and breezy and is atmospheric to the melody of the song."
- Phillip Diaz from Washington, Indiana
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****Rocketship to Heaven
"The lyrics make me want to gaze off into space, this is music for people with imagination. Also, the guitar playing is great, fluid, melodic playing that doesn't overshoot itself in length or showmanship. Good authentic folk sound interspersed with electronic dabbling to widen it's sound; fit for college radio. Had me thinking for a lengthened time what it sounds like, which is definitely a good thing. Great song."
- PitchSpork July 6th 2004
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****Almost Mantra
"R.E.M. comes to mind in this piece. More than a song, it's more of a mood (almost mantra) and perfect for a movie/tv scene. You write beautifully and your music delicately supports the vocals. I typically enjoyed the more layed back structure to this song. The string arrangements are...for lack of words... the most delicate element in this song and just defines the mood throught out. It was a pleasure reviewing this piece."
- Ballpit from Fountain Valley, California on 14Jun2004
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****Nice.....nice!!!"I paint alot. And I paint to music. Painting to this went well. The vocals added to an already present plain of exuberance. The pleasant meanderings remind me of lives past and dysfunctional motor cars on a treeless pasture. It gave me hope for new things to come. Thank you!
- Thesputter from Denver, Colorado on 17Feb2004
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****Great Song"I love the lyrics, arrangement, performance, "mood". Where do I buy the CD? I really like the guitar sound - so fitting the mood of the song. The vocals draw me in, great job both performance and quality of recording. Overall a keeper. Will listen again!!"
- CJBrothers from Athens, Tennessee on 19May2004
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****Fabulous Singer!!!"This is just one good song. Great mood set, great vocals, love the lyrics, nothing overdone, interesting effects, good easy-listening guitars. Even on this player, the mix and production are right. I wish you all the best, look forward to hearing more from you."
- VerySharey from Poland, Ohio on 17Jan2004
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****The 60's At It's Best!"As a fan of 60's music, this track took me in a flash back! The lead guitar line sounded out front and sweet. The bass guitar lines are my favorite! This track is reminiscent of Jefferson Airplane but with enough personality to set it appart. The vocals are a perfect match for the song. Excellent job!"
- Moonrec from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico on 18Jan2001
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****Great New Band Appearing At..."I love this song...great new band!"
- Zumma from Montreal, Quebec, Canada on 31Jan2001
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****Very Well Written Song"Writing a song in retro styles doesn't mean that it is going to be good... but in this case, it does. The subtle use of the extra instruments in the background is fantastic. Very good song writing skills in use on this song."
- audiophreak7 from Roanoke, Virginia on 27Feb2004
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****Breathing Song!"Wow, what a great voice! Very skilled, warm, clean and expressive. The song is very harmonic and soft-sounding. The arrangement is quite good and I like the instrumental breaks that create a silent atmosphere - this way, the song can kind of breath, I think - and it let's me breath! Very relaxing mood. Reminds me a bit of REM. Very, very nice one."
- Richard Kapp from Vienna, Wien, Austria
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****Songwriting On a Pure Level!"This song didn't remind me of anyone/band. I like that. It's has a lot of original mood. Brave is good! Nice arrangement, good vocal delivery. I like the production, it's clean, vocal smooth and upfront. Really makes the song work. Musicianship very pro. There isn't a lot to criticize.
- Afuname from Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 17Sep2002
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****Excellent Mood"I really like the mood of this track. Everything that has been recorded seems to collaborate to make this a stellar track, from the drums and guitar to the lyrics and the vocals. I really like what you have done here."
- sylphid from Seattle, Washington on 29Aug2002
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****Can You Say Fillmore West? Good!
"Can You Say Fillmore West? Can You Hear DeeVeeBee? Good! I can, and I believe I will. As an official old fart, let me attest to a kind of post-peaking, coming down from acid feeling here that reminds me of early Airplane ballads, and late 60's San Francisco (in general) when all the major labels signed everyone in sight, not knowing a thing about the music (just potential earnings) thus giving complete creative control to the bands. There's a distinct honesty here, as well as intentionally sparse but engaging arrangements that pay respect to the lyrics, and yes, there are lyrics - words intended to be heard and measured by the listener as the song evolves. I'm becoming a DeeVeeBee fan, and that's all right with me." John Woodle-JadedBum Music~Austin, TX
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****Is This Neil Young?
"I like Neil Young. This reminds me of something he could do. Definitely think it is quality. Vocals are cool. This is a strange type of music for me. All my signs point to hating this stuff....but I could just sit around and listen to it all day. Great job."
- Opensunday from Smithville, Missouri
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Type of Label: Indie