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Assembled from two very different bands, The High and Lonesome came into being after the demise of Joplin, MO group ’The Strange’ and San Diego, CA group ’Snakeoil Revival’. Combining the minimalist movement sounds of ’The Strange’ with the psychedelic retro stylings of ’Snakeoil Revival’ proved to actually create a new sound for a new band. Enter The High and Lonesome. ’The Strange’ mainstays Jake Channel (vocals, guitar) and Josh Thompson (drums) joined forces with ’Snakeoil Revival’ vocalist and co-founder Wil Kimbrel (lead guitar, vocals) and ’Cryin’ Out Loud’s Troy Cupp (bass guitar) to put The High and Lonesome on the straight and narrow path to the rock ’n roll promised land. Fueled by a unique mix of retro sounds, roots music appreciation and a love for straight up garage and avant garde noise, The High and Lonesome have an instantly identifiable sound. The last year has found the band on the road spreading their newfound rock ’n roll gospel to all who will hear. With a live show labelled as both ’intense’ and ’a sight to behold’, be sure to check out The High and Lonesome when they come to a town near you...
The High and Lonesome’s new album, aptly named ’The High and Lonesome’, is finished!!! The album went live on iTunes in North America and UK/Europe in late February receiving some fantastic reviews! Click on the iTunes link below to go directly to the soundstation at iTunes, where The High and Lonesome will be cued up for you and ready to listen to!
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Member Since: 01/05/2006
Band Website: www.myspace.com/thehighandlonesome
Band Members: JAKE CHANNEL - does the singing, dancing and half of the guitar playing.
JOSH THOMPSON - massive tough drums of thunder.
TROY CUPP - delivers up the bass.
WIL KIMBREL - loud guitar in left speaker. sings in background.
Influences: The Rolling Stones, Kings Of Leon, Jet, The Doors, The Pie, The White Stripes, The Faces and Small Faces, T. Rex, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys and, of course, Captain Goatcabin's Balancing Stallions... among others.
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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

What some of The High & Lonesome are up to...

Just a little update to let everyone know what various members of The High and Lonesome are doing!  Of course, Wil and Troy are doing the Bon Scott era AC/DC thing.  The link to their MySpace page is ...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:23:00 GMT

The High and Lonesome farewell concert!

Greetings! To quote Jake, 'ladies and gentlemen and hermaphrodites of all ages' - For those of you who haven't heard or don't know... The High and Lonesome are hanging up the reins...  It's...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:53:00 GMT

The High and Lonesome news for spring/summer!

Hello once again, everybody!  Well, it's been awhile since we dropped you a line to let you know what we're up to... so here it is!  First of all, CD RELEASE PARTY!!!  That's right, la...
Posted by on Thu, 01 May 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Exclusive track available!!!

The High and Lonesome have released an exclusive track from ’The High and Lonesome’ album sessions.  This track is NOT available on the iTunes release of ’The High and Lonesome&...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:02:00 GMT

The High and Lonesome now available!

Well, hello once again!  Just a bit of partying in order on this end of things...  ’The High and Lonesome’, our new self-titled album, is out on iTunes!  We are surely happy...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:54:00 GMT

Garage rock, classic rock and retro... and how we connect.

Here is a great essay on garage rock... all the way from it's roots.  Included inside are alot of great ideas about what garage rock IS and what it IS NOT.Go ahead!  Give it a read! http://w...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:03:00 GMT