Black Owls - Lightning made us who we are... CD
Insert disc, grab a MILLER HIGH LIFE and press play. THE BLACK OWLS are now going to take you on a journey through the history of Rock n' Roll and what has become what I call "The Heartlands influence on modern Rock" and how it has shaped the way of music, and how it's still enjoyed today.
Ohio natives THE BLACK OWLS have put together some of the best well crafted songs influenced by some of this country (and others) best known musicians that still make their mark today. This disc is loaded with hints of The Rolling Stones, The WHO, The Ramones and Georgia Satellites—to say the least—with a vibe of your favorite local BAR band playing their hearts out till all hours of the night. Plenty of danceable tracks, a few absolute anthems and creative music abilities that make this band stand apart from the past (and make the future seem more pleasant) while staying true to this worlds music roots & making it fun again. Sometimes you have to go back a step and appreciate what was before ever understanding what will be. History has made it's mark, and it is time for the present to do the same — THE BLACK OWLS have a firm foothold in creating a new history for Rock n' Roll. This CD is a complete celebration of music at it's finest and should not be ignored. Dave Fishwick the Neus Subject 11/07/2008
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"The Black Owls rock. Not in the generic mom friendly Creed/Nickleback fashion, or in the cheesy Poison/Warrant vein. They rock like the Ramones rock, like early Bowie and Iggy and the Stooges rock. Sometimes you just want to hear a great band, play a great song, and the Black Owls are just the band to do it." Black Owls are confirmed to perform at Midpoint Music Festival '09 - Cincinnati
We Travel On The Backs Of Whales
Meltones, the buddha den
...for those about to rock, you may want to make the introduction of Columbus outfit, Black Owls. We were fortunate enough to have the band's debut, Lightning Made Us Who We Are, come across our desk the other day and, quite frankly, we're rather enamored with it. Chocked full of windmill-worthy tracks, Black Owls sift through their collection of Cheap Trick, Bowie, and The Who albums and serve up something distinct from their respective source material. No worries though, this is much more than a retro trip. These guys seem to have a pretty good sense of humor which keeps the whole thing firmly in the fun department. You like fun with yr rock n' roll, right?
It may or may not be a laughing matter
Rick Allen, the other paper - Columbus, Ohio, March 4, 2009
Everyone likes the Who, but not all of us have crafted a love letter to the band the way Black Owls have with Lightning Made Us Who We Are.
And that is not necessarily a bad thing. With Guided by Voices long gone, the Black Owls are filling a real void in our lives, creating pompous, over-the-top-rock without making pains to show how tongue-in-cheek they are. It’s easy to be a joke band, especially if you let everyone in on it. It takes a lot more skill to be a band that walks the line, leaving the audience wondering whether it’s all a piss take or a genuine effort.
If you’ve never spent any time with Guided by Voices, or the Who for that matter, the album will be just as enjoyable—the Black Owls have a knack for well-crafted, substantial rock songs that are catchy as hell. But it won’t make as much sense. If, on the other hand, you have spent time with those two groups, and you have a sense of humor, Lightning is for you. Few works have so deftly walked the line between parody and homage and consistently come up smelling like roses.
Straight out of Granville: Garage rock from Black Owls
Don Thrasher - Active Dayton, Dayton Daily News
Sat. Jan 10, 2009
Judging from the neo-psychedelic sounds found on its debut LP, "Lightning Made Us Who We Are," Granville, Ohio-based Black Owls is an anomaly in Amish country. Rather than dabbling in something rootsy, Ed Shuttleworth (guitars, vocals), Mike Brewer (guitars, vocals), David Butler (vocals, drums) and Dan Cochran (bass, vocals) push a garage-rock agenda that also draws from the British Invasion, new wave, glam and '70's post-punk.
And despite the varied influences, this crew has fashioned its favorite styles into a focused and infectious sound.
The new album, released on the group's own Moholy Pop Records, is sure to get listeners moving. Black Owls recorded at Central City Recording in Columbus with Jon Chinn, who gave "Mr. Tornado," "Julias Morningstar" and other killer cuts a muscular, timeless qualilty that serves the material well. Clever arrangements, outstanding twin guitar play and a keen sense of dynamics heighten the listening experience.
Critic's Pick: Black Owls (Granville, Ohio)
“Listening to the Black Owls is like taking the back roads through the countryside — for every moment of breathtaking beauty, there are perplexing visions, depressing vignettes and a ramshackle trailer threatening to come loose from the hitch on the pickup in front of you.
Complementing their revival-tent Rock & Roll are intelligent lyrics full of rust belt imagery and quirky humor.”
Dig It: The Rolling Stones, The Talking Heads meet The Kentucky Headhunters.
(CITYBEAT MAGAZINE, Cincinnati, Ohio 9/17/08)
Hey i would like to personally take the time out to thank you for giving my band a chance! we are building a nationwide fan base extremely quickly because of amazing people like you who support us :D im not sure if anyone in my band has talked to you yet so i just thought id comment you anyway! we have a new online merch store with really cheap merch and american apparel shirts :D please comment me back WE ALWAYS REPSPOND! -TJ
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Video documentation of a performance piece by my friend Nate Kassel who rode around on his bike slapping high-fives to people who were trying to hail taxi cabs in NYC. Enjoy!
You come to the dirty D violate us with your rock and roll, and Ed's sexy dance moves, then never call!? We feel so used! Invite us to your town already. We wont burn the whole thing down. Rock on dudes!
MISS MOLLY CD RELEASE PARTY!!!!! This Sunday July 26th @ the Thirsty Ear 1200 w. 3rd ave, Grandview, OH 5pm-11pm
An amazing night, you don't want to miss! The evening starts at 5 with
the accordian stylings of THE BOKI QUARTET, followed by the incredible
band MATT MUNHALL at 6pm. At 7 MISS MOLLY band, including a string
section (Chase Potter, Megan Palmer, Peter Case) as well as Elisa
Nicolas on keys, Ron Hope on Percussion. We will have a raffle,
merchandise tents, cupcakes and food!! all ages show, tell all of your friends!!!
Owls, We did not make it Sat in Yellow Springs, although we plan to be at Skullys this weekend to hear you. I am bringing my traveling circus (family) it is my step sons birthday ...See you there..fyi...I justed confirmed the Mick Box (Uriah Heep founder) interview Aug 8 before the Paper Airplane Interview.
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