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Then Came the News

Three brand new songs!

About Me

…Then Came the News is an acoustic tribal folk-rock band that takes influence from the blues, Native American culture, films and storytelling. It consists of two men: Tom Gunnels on acoustic guitar and Dan Rickabus on percussion and vocals. Live, they create a large and rhythmic sound that utilizes catchy melodies and danceable or driving beats, in an energetic nature.For recording, check out Wreck the Bus Studios
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Member Since: 7/6/2006
Band Website: AIM - thenewsthencame"wreckthebus.com AIM - thenewsthencame
Band Members: Tom Gunnels - Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Stomps Dan Rickabus - Percussion, Vocals, Harmonica
Influences: O Brother Where Art Thou?, Tom Waits, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band, the Decemberists, Nickel Creek, Son House, the Beatles, Damien Rice, the Black Keys, A Perfect Circle, Regina Spektor, the Blues, Native American, Spanish, Middle-Eastern and African music, the unexplained, nature, our friends and family.
Sounds Like: Eclectic acoustic tribal folk-rock with an ache of the blues.
Record Label: none
Type of Label: None

My Blog

DR&Friends "Trails Ahead"

The new album from Dan Rickabus & Friends - "Trails Ahead" is coming out May 25th. Contact Dan by message and he'll get you your free copy! Check out myspace.com/danrickabusandfriends for more inf...
Posted by Then Came the News on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:02:00 PST

3 NEW SONGS.

Well... yeah... so we just finished a record in October... but come on, that's SO four months ago. We have been writing some new tunes lately with a new sound (one that is finally cohesive) and we dec...
Posted by Then Came the News on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:35:00 PST

"I Am the Whisper" the City Said (lyrics)

"I'm the whisper on your shoulder in the back alley street.Are you really alone?And the breath-taking breeze that dances upon your cheek,Chilling you to the bone.Hurry home dear, you have no time to w...
Posted by Then Came the News on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:59:00 PST

The Tale of Saint Scarlet (lyrics)

Hey everybody, as you might know most of our songs tell stories, so I thought it would be cool to post some lyrics to give you a better insight into whats going on in each song. If you're interested i...
Posted by Then Came the News on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:53:00 PST

THURS 10/25 ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Hey everybody... If you like our music, you might be wondering right now; "What the hell happened with the CD coming out Tuesday the 16th?" Well we had an intensely busy week or so here at the Valley,...
Posted by Then Came the News on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:13:00 PST

Kill Virginia

Hey everybody, check out the three minute short film written directed by Eric Jansen "Kill Virginia" ...it features an original score by Tom and Dan! Go to www.apple.com/go/insomnia and search up "Kil...
Posted by Then Came the News on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:25:00 PST

ALBUM OUT OCTOBER 16TH!!

Then came the news that our debut album "Of Words and War" will be out October 16th... More info soon about how you can get a copy. Love, Dan.
Posted by Then Came the News on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:56:00 PST

Founders 2.0, and record news...

Hey everybody, tonight (9/18) at 9:30-10ish we're playing at the Founders open mic night again, come jammalam and relax... Dan Fisher will be there as well... hope to see you there! Founders Brew...
Posted by Then Came the News on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:15:00 PST

2 SHOWS NEXT WEEK!

Hey everybody! First of all, some awesome news... next Tuesday September 4th we're playing an open mic night at Founders brewing Co. downtown GR, and then that Thursday we're playing a show at Kirkhof...
Posted by Then Came the News on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:36:00 PST

Hold your coat like a lover.

Good evening ladies and gents, hope the summer is treating everyone well. If you've done so, thanks alot for listening to the recently added song. However, I am ridiculously excited. You might ask "Wh...
Posted by Then Came the News on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:56:00 PST