Like wearing a worn pair of jeans fresh from the wash or learning something new about an old friend after a night at the bar, Bryan Dunn's songs combine classic roots rock and unconventional lyrical candor, and deliver something both familiar and new. The dynamic performer from New York City (by way of Austin, Texas) has an enthusiasm that wins over even the most jaded city dweller. With his new album, 'Vicious Waltz,' Dunn distills his blend of guitar-driven ’60s pop rock and plaintive country wailing down to a 10-song album as engaging as his live shows.
Co-produced by Dunn and David Cerequas, this is Dunn's third solo release, following the 2006 album 'Static and Scripture,' and the 2007 EP 'Shackle Melodic.' Previously, Dunn was the lead guitar player and songwriter for the cult-favorite Austin, Texas-based band 3 Penny Opera, and was the frontman and lead guitar player for New York City-based band Simple Thing, which flirted with label signings before its members moved on to solo projects (including Johnny Hi-Fi).
Joining Dunn on 'Vicious Waltz' are Drew McKeon, Jeremy Goldsmith, Misty Boyce, Jim McNamara, and Emily Helming. In addition, the album features guest appearances by many of Dunn's friends from the tight-knit local musician community in New York City. The album was recorded at Cove City Sound Studios and The Gallery Recording Studio, and was mastered at Scott Hull Mastering.
Dunn has already begun touring select East Coast markets in support of the new release, and will continue to deepen his coverage of the region post-release. The album has already received pre-release airtime on several independent New York podcasts, and is currently available on CD Baby, Amie Street and iTunes .
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"Strongly influenced by the 60's musical invasion of The Beatles, it's almost impossible not to hear fragments of Lennon and McCartney in some of Dunn's work. With his passion for folk music burning bright, he fuses the two influences together making for a sound that's just irresistibly sweet." - Joel Crane, NME
I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!
bryan! number 1: congratulations on your wedding!!! sounds like it was a phenomenal event! number 2: if you're around this sunday at 4pm come by rockwood... i'll be playing a little show and it'll be my last in new york -- i leave for gaza on the 15th of november... would be great to see you. g x
i had a wierd dream about writting something on your wall on facebook, but since i write all messed up, i n my dream you read it and got offended, and you told me that you didnt wanted me to be your fan anymore. and i was like " no is my grammar" and i was crying and stuff. well i that you should know about my dream sincce you were in it for some odd reason. but i love your music and i think you are freaken awesome. and please ignored my spelling. im working on fixing it. take care kisses!!!
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Hey you!! So I was going to ask you how your show went that I couldn't make since I was away..sorry I missed the show w/you and Andy this past week end..had a 90th birthday to attend to..any chance you'll make his release party? I would love to see you two at it again on stage =) Happy Autumn!!
Hey Bryan, thought I recognized you when I added you on here. Plus any friend of Ryan Vaughn and Jonathan Coulton is a friend of mine! Hope you're doing well, best of luck with the big gig you've got coming up! -Robbie
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