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The Comforters

We're a two-piece orchestra, smile for the camera.

About Me

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The Comforters - Pia and Jason Robbins - live in Eugene, Oregon with their dog, Walrus. The husband/wife duo write warm and inviting songs that evoke the rich story telling and pop sensibilities of artists like Aimee Mann and The Cowboy Junkies.
The Comforters's songwriting atmosphere: “A piano, an acoustic guitar, and lots of trees.” “Yeah, there's definitely something about the pacific northwest,” says Jason, “that really lends itself to creativity …it's a very liberating setting.”
“We worked hard on crafting a record that has a unified sound”, says Jason, “even if we wander around stylistically. With Pia – you know, she has such a beautiful voice that communicates so much, that it's just painting around that with sounds and textures.” The irony is that, while on the surface there is an air of tranquility and endless calm to the album, the songs reveal an unsettling dead-calm that is the backdrop to affairs, depression, heartbreak, alienation and yes, some negative things as well.
The Comforters have quickly found ears tuned to the bittersweet in life. Their songs are receiving airplay on several radio programs across the U.S and in Europe.
They are currently back in the studio recording the new album.They hope to release it by Autumn 2008.
Find out where you can hear or see The Comforters next @ feelthecomforters.com
"I Want To Rock" by "The Comforters" (Version 2)
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/23/2006
Band Website: feelthecomforters.com
Band Members:
Pia--vocals, keys
Jason---acoustic and electric guitars and percussion (live) acoustic and electric guitars, drums, bass, random other instruments (recording)

Influences: The Beatles, Bacharach, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, Aimee Mann, Pernice Brothers, Ron Sexsmith, Nick Drake, The Byrds, Loudon Wainwright III, Suzanne Vega, Emitt Rhodes, Serge Gainsbourg, Elliot Smith, Lisa Germano, Neil Finn, Mojave 3, Brian Wilson, Gram Parsons, Cowboy Junkies, The Carpenters, Big Star, Neil Young...
Sounds Like: Folks say we sound like or remind them of:
Cowboy Junkies, Ida, Camera Obscura, Iron and Wine, Rose Melberg, Kings of Convenience, Mojave 3, Innocence Mission, Club 8, Let’s Go Sailing, Maria Taylor, The Concretes, Rosie Thomas, Acid House Kings, Hem, Sarah Harmer, The Sundays, Dar Williams, Sambassadeur, The Waifs, The Cardigans

"Tender Americana-Pop"

-- Smother


"Transplants is so beautiful that it is almost unreal...this is the cd you dream of for years."

--ROOTSTIME (Belgium)

"Pia and Jason Robbins should be applauded for producing a collection of simple albeit deep songs that touch the soul."

-- Pop Culture Press

"The Comforters’ songs evoke the spare, emotive style of early century Americana, loaded with pathos and a little bit of fear and loathing...Pia’s voice seals the deal -- it’s haunting and enchanting."

-- Salem Statesman Journal

"Transplants, is saturated with seemingly weightless songs. Pia’s delicate vocals float over a loose acoustic guitar and keyboard melody, recalling Rose Melberg or Maria Taylor but with a more ethereal quality."

-- Eugene Weekly

"The Comforters’ music has wide appeal and is just pleasant to listen to on a lazy Sunday in any country."

-- Hybrid Magazine

-"The Comforters ...make a lilting and joyful noise, full of melody and quietly seductive. Plenty of potential for a gentle sway around the kitchen to this one, folks."

-- lonesomemusic UK

visit feelthecomforters.com for more

Record Label: Big Timbre
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Demo Download @ feelthecomforters.com

Better late than never! Slow and moody won the race - "Would it Break Your Heart?" is the working title of this demo.It's under the "Extras" tab and then click the "Downloads" tab @feelthecomforters.c...
Posted by The Comforters on Mon, 05 May 2008 10:12:00 PST

St. Patty’s Day download

Hi folks,I'll be posting a new download on the main website next week just in time for St. Patty's Day.it's an oldie but a goodie ; )Mailing list members will get an email Monday morning.Have a great ...
Posted by The Comforters on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:39:00 PST

Jason Speaks!

Hey There!Our very own Jason will be yapping with John Campbell of "Independents Uncovered" on WGMU Radio (George Mason University) this Monday Night, March 3rd.The show starts at 8pm Eastern. Jason ...
Posted by The Comforters on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:36:00 PST

download - February

Hi there,I sent out an email today to mailing list members about this month's free download. So check you inboxes.You can join the mailing list at www.feelthecomforters.com anytime and I'll send you t...
Posted by The Comforters on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:07:00 PST

Valentine

We're sending a little Valentine to our mailing list folks this week. nope, it isn't chocolate.but it's sweet.~p
Posted by The Comforters on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:52:00 PST

Silent worries stored inside empty silos...

Rolling On by J. Robbins and P. Robbins (c)- 2008 Big Timbre WorksWish on pin-pricks in the nightWorn out curtain risingToo awake to fall asleepToo beat to riseShort blast whistle, long decayNothin...
Posted by The Comforters on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:02:00 PST

Happy New Year!

Happy 2008!We had a great couple of weeks spending time with family and friends up and down the very stormy west coast. But, it sure is great to be back home with Walrus and we even got a bit of snow ...
Posted by The Comforters on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:07:00 PST

December Download(s)

Hello to all of you!Thank you for all of your holiday well wishes - we hope everyone has a lovely holiday! It has been a great year for us and we're really looking forward to 2008 and all it has to br...
Posted by The Comforters on Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:47:00 PST

Monthly Download for November

We're wrapping up a song for you folks. I'll send an email with a link for the free download sometime this week.So if you haven't joined the ole mailing list at feelthecomforters.com - you still have ...
Posted by The Comforters on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:48:00 PST

Hibernating and recording

We've retreated into our little recording bubble up here for the fall. We had a lovely time last weekend up in Salem playing with two amazing bands, Whiskey Priest and Petracovich. Thank you to everyo...
Posted by The Comforters on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:11:00 PST