Johnny Red - Vox, Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica, Keys, Viola
Stewart Speakeasy - Bass, Guitar, Backup Vox, Banjo, Violin
Kathleen Funk - Vox, Guitar, Shaker, Screams
Influences
The Atlantic Messenger has been influenced by every piece of music to hit their ears and touch their hearts. And also, 25 cent beer, girls turned off by deep thought and human drama.
Sounds Like
Pretentiousness with a sense of humor all wrapped up in twanging guitars, driving rhythms, and intricate lyrical structure. Best listened to with a shot of whiskey and a cigarette.
"The Atlantic Messenger is the indie folk sound that’s unspoiled by gimmicks and flashy production. This multi-instrumentalist trio, led by songwriter Johnny Red, tells true-to-life stories of history, travels, and the life of a struggling poor musician. Though the scratchy lo-fi recordings leave something to be desired, it may very well be the (lack of) quality in the earnest and unforgiving, straightforward seediness that leaves a big impression on the heavy-hearted."
- Viktor Villanueva
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE ATLANTIC MESSENGER:
"The Atlantic Messenger writes songs that their influences (women turned off by deep thought) will never understand, but would be more than willing to make out with them to...I get this kind of Bright Eyes "Letting Off The Happiness" feel because of the recording, but I like the sound a lot... You might actually make the dumb girls think while they make out with you to the music.
- Matthew Stewart
The Atlantic Messenger writes songs that their influences (women turned off by deep thought) will never understand, but would be more than willing to make out with them to.
I get this kind of Bright Eyes "Letting Off The Happiness" feel because of the recording, but I like the sound a lot. I don't know what you guys would sound like with drums, I hope it won't detract from the sound you have now. Slow Burn is my favorite.
You might actually make the dumb girls think while they make out with you to the music.
The Atlantic Messenger is the indie folk sound that’s unspoiled by gimmicks and flashy production. This multi-instrumentalist trio, led by songwriter Johnny Red, tells true-to-life stories of history, travels, and the life of a struggling poor musician. Though the scratchy lo-fi recordings leave something to be desired, it may very well be the (lack of) quality in the earnest and unforgiving, straightforward seediness that leaves a big impression on the heavy-hearted.
Yeah man most def, I found something you might be interested in. Friday nights over at the Starbucks off of Arbrook they let you have like a 15min session of playing all you have to do is sign up. Me and Stewart are going to do it. So this could help you out. get back to me.
Hey old friend! Really like the new songs, glad youre still doin what youre doin. Sounds great. You playing a lot of shows? Let me know where i can catch one.
Hey Chris, I like the new stuff. Thanks for finding me on here again. Are you playing any shows anytime soon? Let me know if you ever come to Oklahoma!
