Influenced by, as well as effected by, the artists and songs that had something to offer and made me think of ways to make life more interesting as well as more fulfilling.
Bob Dylan, P.F. Sloan, The Beatles, Left Banke, The Who, The Kinks, The Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel and many more
Sounds Like
Roger McGuinn, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Tom Petty, Richard X. Heyman, Greg Kihn, or do they sound like him?
Native to New York Alan has been a part of its scene, in one way or another, for over 35 years. Serving time in The Left Banke, The Standells and the Birth of Spring in their latter days as well as an original memeber of Lover a mid 70's Riff Rock group which featured Steve Coronel who was also a member of Wicked Lester with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS fame. Alan is set to release his debut CD that features special guests including members of Eddie Money's band and The Rubinoos
Here's what Not Lame Records has to say about The AWA!
"Lots of pristine jangle, gorgeously sung vocals and harmonies and a host of musicians many will find familiar here, including The Rubinoos, members of The Greg Kihn Band(in fact, alot of this material sounds like Kihn), Les Fradkin, Eddie Money Band and Vance Or Towers, who released one of my favorite albums in the mid 70s. A few of the songs venture into the realm of sappy, but most of the material here is strong enough for archiving and regular rotation in a power pop lovers Ipod and music collection.
Dear Alan, Thanks for the add and for having me in your top list. It was always a pleasure working with you and I wanted to wish you good luck with the new CD.
Hello Alan. Thanks alot for adding me and putting me on your top list. I did the same for you.
I was curious about the old Albany Hotel pic of you, what where those craft images you had on your wall? There were similar ones on the wall of the Jeff Winfield pic too.
Have a nice week and I look forward to your upcoming books. I really liked your essay on The Way. I thought it was great.
Hey there -
Thanks so much for the add request!
If you're free tonight come check out my band at Mo Pitkin's!
8 pm.
Ave A b/w 3rd and 4th.
Your music sounds great and I hope to catch you soon.
xo,
shanna
THANKS FOR LISTENING
SEE YOU ROUND THE NYC CLUBS
ROCK LIVES!!!
IAN LLOYD aka 'brotherlouie'
[machinedreamrecords.com]
ckout my 'other' band at: myspace.com/socialhero
