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Amalt
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If you're gonna bust, bust cool



JERSEY CITY,
United States

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Member Since1/4/2005
Band Websitewww.americanaltitude.com
Band MembersStephanRyshkewitchNoamLevyJoshSaltzman
InfluencesJohn Fahey, Hank Williams, Nick Cave, Uncle Tupelo, Jim O'Rourke, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Richard Thompson, Bruce Springsteen, Tortoise, Kitty Wells, Dirty Three, Tennessee Three, Yes
Sounds LikeWilco, My Morning Jacket, Ludwig van Beethoven
Type of LabelMajor


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“What goes up must come down, but American Altitude keeps rising. Unpredictable pauses, triumphant melodies, and celebratory instrumentals . . . make the group an atmospheric feast for the ears, and for everything between. They’re young, too, with years to yank gigs from inflated power-pop bands that can’t touch AA’s beauty.” -- Daniel King, The Village Voice

“A band that got a last minute spot as the first of three bands on the Ladybug Transistor show, they just flat out stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t a night when sharp bartending skills were present because once they started playing, a lot of folks got thirsty. It was refreshing on a Friday Night in August to hear such dreamy cosmic country tunes. The sometimes harsh reality that yet another summer had passed didn’t seem to matter much when I heard the comforting echo made with their poignant and dynamic acoustic/lap steel sound . . . This is passionate music.” -- Doug DeFalco, Booker Southpaw, Brooklyn

“The ‘altitude’ referred to in this New Brunswick band's name is unmistakably through the heavens and into the same big-sky cosmos Gram Parsons invoked when he coined the term ‘Cosmic American Music.’ It’s taken quite a while for the genre to evolve into what Parsons originally envisioned, but like Beachwood Sparks, the boys in American Altitude lay out a heart and soul as great as the open plains every time they play . . . Perversely, they're at their best when they're pushing the envelopes of what it's cool to say you like. After all, when you get up that high, everything is a little bit cooler.” -- Joey Sweeney, Philadelphia Weekly

“American Altitude evokes the wide sweep of the Jersey swamps, hillocks and grasslands beneath the edge-city high rises and pharmaceutical complexes. Gorgeous, lyrical, rambling at times but never uninteresting; spellbinding, shrouded, intelligent, haunted. And exquisitely performed, too.” -- Tris McCall, The Tris McCall Report


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Sideways Saloon





Nov 10 2007 1:16 PM

Hello there chaps,

We've got another lovely installment of Sideways Saloon at the Bay Horse tomorrow night (Sunday 11th November) at 7pm, 3 bob on the door.

The line up is looking good with

STARLESS AND BIBLE BLACK

KAIT DEVOY (of Ella Guru)

SAM HAMMOND (of the Deadbeats, and possibly with a sneaky appearance of a couple of members of the Travelling Band)

EDMO HEIST...

And the usual disc spinning from the Saloon DJs throughout the night....

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Laurie Anne





Jul 19 2007 11:06 PM

heartbreak hotel
Filmstar





Jun 1 2007 10:47 PM

Hey Amalt, come out to our show at the Court Tavern-Saturday, June 9th. Some of Freehold's finest will be performing that night, mainly Turkey Swamp and us-Le Adder Noir (Springsteen had to cancel).
boca chica





Apr 11 2007 3:47 PM

Hey Amalt- long ago we played together in Pittsburgh. We're gonna be in Philly this Saturday at the Rotunda w/Lohio and Josh Marcus. Show kicks off at 8 and we're FIRST. We'd love to see you there.
Ceez





Mar 5 2007 7:38 PM

I saw you guys open for Ja Rule and Mama Cass. Awesome set, dudes! I loved your all percussion version of Rock Lobster! Keep kicking out the james!!

What up Josh!

Izzy





Dec 7 2006 11:02 PM

Thanks Josh! (Hi, rest of band!) I saw the pictures from the wedding -- it looked lovely. I think we might wind up with the same photographer...
Bryan Beninghove





Nov 28 2006 3:31 PM

You guys sound great!
Jon





Nov 7 2006 4:49 AM

shane murphy sucks.
Little Ocean





Oct 25 2006 7:47 PM

Did Little Ocean start as a tribute to the classic Ameritude sound of c.2001? Some have said so, but we're on to newer, slightly different things. Two new tracks, if you, our seniors, care to hear them.

And, uh. . . sup?!?
Better Dead Than Ed





Oct 14 2006 4:11 AM

Le Adder Noir

October, 20 2006 at The Court Tavern
124 Church St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Cost:

This will also be Glenn's birthday celebration. Additional festivities will be planned for this evening.

Yea well,I'm not saying you have to come to this show...Your just not cool if you don't...That's all,no pressure.
Mrs. Webster





Oct 1 2006 2:44 AM

EVERYBODY needs a feathered friend!
Cleveland, OH LOVES country!
Jessica





Sep 26 2006 3:35 AM

I saw you guys rock the balcony level of a restaurant in DUMBO this summer, despite the best efforts of the staff. More, please! When are you coming back to Brooklyn?
Jessica





Sep 26 2006 3:35 AM

I saw you guys rock the balcony level of a restaurant in DUMBO this summer, despite the best efforts of the staff. More, please! When are you coming back to Brooklyn?
JERZ ROX





Jul 24 2006 11:52 PM

Stopping by to say HI! Keep Rockin!
The Sunshine Will





Jul 15 2006 11:27 PM

bobbing for tomatoes ruled.
Create A Vibe/Mexicali Live





Jun 29 2006 11:50 PM

Dig it!
alexander de large





Jun 27 2006 1:22 PM

good songs yours, uh?

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spread the disease...
country promoter





May 14 2006 6:34 AM

Get Your Music Reviewed ! MySpace Band Reviews.
Jacob Matthews[pillow hugger]





May 13 2006 1:36 AM

i love you guys
AMP Events





May 11 2006 8:48 PM

Ben Lorentzen





May 3 2006 8:12 AM

Hey Guys. Awsome sound. "American..." is a great song. A little surprised that 16 Horsepower is not mentioned as an influence...? Must have heard :) Keep it uuuup!
Ben
Lavinia





Apr 27 2006 3:22 PM

Thanks again! Here's some more love from us to you:

M Room Show
Lavinia





Apr 24 2006 5:46 AM

Lavinia





Apr 22 2006 3:12 PM

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SEVERE RECORDS





Apr 21 2006 4:36 AM

thanx so much for having us on your friends list
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