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Burr Settles & The Pine Box Orchestra
Indie / Folk Rock / Americana

Burr. Givin' you chills.



Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  1/8/2010
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   Burr Settles & The Pine Box Orchestra: General Info
Member Since1/25/2005
Band Websitewww.pineboxorchestra.com
Band Members

Burr Settles: vocals and guitar mostly, plus mando, banjo, percussion, computer science.

Sarah Wynia: trumpet, keys, flute, sass, physiology.

Brian Smith: cello, bass, guitar, searing wit, chemistry.

InfluencesCash. Elliott. Beck. Bazan. Dandoheads. Schoolhouse Rock. Vigilantes. Salinger. Sayers. Cowboys. Movies. Books. Records. Fireside and fire station jam sessions. Life, love, & loss.
Sounds LikeSome quotes:

"Intelligent folk-pop, Beck-style beat-inflected workouts, and introspective acoustic numbers." -The Onion AV Club

"Cool songs wandering all over the map. Happy guitar player who can actually write, too." -Hybrid Magazine

"Infective country-tinged rock" -Nuvo (Indianapolis)

"Burr Settles is a gem in the Madison music scene." -Dane101.com

"Great folk music, reminiscent of Bob Dylan (and I don't say that lightly)." -Letters In Bottles

"Settles [gets] attention for his skill at mixing other styles into the folk-rock he plays." -Anchorage Press

"Burr uniquely and creatively takes on each song as a fresh and new project, pleasing the listener with surprising twists to each song." -OpeningBands

"Burr Settles is one of those lucky folkies who, in the spirit of artists like Keller Williams, Jack Johnson or even early Beck, has granted himself the liberty to play whatever style he wants, whenever he wants..." -CoreWeekly (Madison)

"Solo acoustic richness with some full band tendencies." -The Phantom Tollbooth

"Great songs... a gifted writer." -Bill Mallonee (Vigilantes of Love)

"He names inspirations from Beck to They Might Be Giants, but that doesn't begin to explain the depth of the songwriting and the infectiousness of the melodies." -Rick's Cafe

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   About Burr Settles & The Pine Box Orchestra

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Burr Settles was born in the back of a stalled pickup during a 70s snowstorm in Lexington, Kentucky. Years after his parents (a writer and an ichthyologist/wood truss salesman) named him on a dare, he began cutting his musical teeth at the folk/bluegrass jams in front of a fire station on Woodland Avenue. Since then, he picked up several instruments, moved briefly to Indiana, and is currently situated in Madison, Wisconsin, where he is also pursuing a PhD for some reason. Sketches is his first full-length album. More highlights:

  • Burr has toured from New York to Alaska, and bits of Europe (England, Scotland, Holland, and Belgium).
  • Among other things, Burr played the 2007 Steel Bridge Songfest with the likes of Jackson Browne, Jane Wiedlin (Go-Gos) and Pat MacDonald, and the 2006 Musical Family Tree Festival in Indianapolis.
  • Sketches was nominated for “Best Americana Album” at the 2006 Madison Area Music Awards. He was also nominated for “Best Americana Artist” and the song “Sugar in the Raw” was nominated for “Best Unique Song.”
  • Burr founded the annual February Album Writing Month (FAWM) challenge, to write 14 songs in 28 days, which in 2007 had over 800 songwriters participate from 25 countries.

Yes, Burr is his real name.
And he has this weird obsession with armadillos. Please don't ask.

UPDATE 2009: Burr has moved to Pittsburgh and joined the band Delicious Pastries


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♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡

♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡



Jan 29 2010 5:58 AM

Thank you very much for the Link Up and Sharing your music
Nice to meet you!
Keep up the Great Work!
Wish you All the Best in 2010!
Enjoy your Friday and Weekend!

CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT

Olivia West

Olivia West



Jan 21 2010 11:42 PM

Thanks for the add! I hope you enjoyed the music! Please let me know if you liked what you heard. I'm a real person who just happens to make a living making music, and it means a lot to me to know you're listening.



-Livi
Seti Alpha 5

Seti Alpha 5



Jan 2 2010 12:54 AM

Race to 2010


To celebrate the New Year, Seti Alpha 5 is going to give away the first 50 copies of their yet to be released Army Unicorns CD, signed and numbered by the artist! 25 lucky winners will be randomly selected from the first 2010 fans to "Become a Fan" of Seti Alpha 5 on Facebook, and 25 will be randomly selected from the first 2010 fans to "follow" Seti Alpha 5 on Twitter. The winners will be announced as soon as we have reached 2010 "Fans" and "Followers" in 2010!

We wish you a happy, healthy, and safe New Year, and hope that 2010 holds nothing but the best for you and yours.

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JOHN FAHRES

JOHN FAHRES



Dec 30 2009 4:32 PM

Happy New Year! I'm in Philadelphia now... FAWM this year should be interesting for me (I think this is #4 for me??)

Cheers!
KAVA KAVA (heading out to SXSW, Texas)

KAVA KAVA (heading out to SXSW, Texas)



Dec 29 2009 1:52 PM

Happy New Year! New video for you - "Clarity" on our space.......... 0--< 0--< 0--< 0--< 0--< 0--<
Rich Baumann

Rich Baumann



Dec 28 2009 3:57 PM

It is a great day to be alive!
Thanks for including me!

What Question can I ask to empower myself and others?
What new thought can I notice now to add to my creativity?
How can I improve the experience of those I encounter today?
What can I do to facilitate your Gift?

Yesterday Is History
Tomorrow is a Mystery
Today is a Gift...
That's why we call it the Present

Blessings,
Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator

Its a great day for a new song!
It is a great day for Unconditional Love!

http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/song_2920147

http://www.richbaumann.com
Watching For Jesus Soon

peggy ramming



Dec 21 2009 9:15 PM



THANKS FOR THE ADD, REMEMBER JESUS IS LORD AND HE IS COMING SOON! PEGGY JEAN
The Micah Walk Band

The Micah Walk Band



Dec 13 2009 8:42 PM

Happy Holidays from The Micah Walk Band!

$2.99 Album Downloads only at CDBaby.com until the end of the year!

Thanks for being our friend. Take care. ~mwb
KATIE

KATIE



Dec 7 2009 5:44 AM

Take a stroll through old Hollywood with Gazebo! :-))
wishing you a great week! xoxo

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Rockwell Merch

Rockwell Merch



Dec 2 2009 7:16 PM

Thanks for the friendship, we appreciate it! If you ever need printing or design work talk to us!
TANNER

TANNER



Nov 24 2009 5:30 PM

Es ist uns eine Ehre mit Dir befreundet zu sein, Burr Settles & The Pine Box Orchestra.

Bis zum nächsten Konzert!

Es grüßen: Tanner!
Mikey Wax

Mikey Wax



Sep 25 2009 3:04 AM

Hey! Glad to be friends here. Do you have facebook?? I'd love if you could become a fan there as well if you're not already!

http://www.facebook.com/mikeywax

Thanks!
-Mikey


Musikanto

Musikanto



Aug 13 2009 9:02 PM

I'm performing at Kiki Schuelers House of Righteous Music this friday night. 9pm. (1326 MacArthur Rd madison wi) bring your ears!
Steve Lamb

Steve Lamb



Jul 8 2009 11:47 PM

Hey Burr Settles & The Pine Box Orchestra, how are you? Come by my page and download my entire new album for free.
MIKE PARRISH

MIKE PARRISH



Jun 15 2009 7:03 PM

I really appreciate your friendship and ALL your awesome support! We've been very fortunate to have just passed 39,000 MySpace friends, a HALF MILLION page views, over 440,000 song plays and growing and YOU'VE HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. I'd be ever so grateful if you could bulletin your friends and ask them to add us too. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!
Xengevity

Jameson Danials



Jun 15 2009 5:46 PM

Hey thanks for befriending me.

YOU ROCK!!!!

Check out this sweet new iPhone app. It will answer any question you ask it

Who is sitting right next to me right now?

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BAND OF MEN

BAND OF MEN



May 29 2009 2:41 PM

Thanks for the add.
Superb sound here, folks! Fine tunes, great playing.
Ciao

Pier
The Killer Slugs

The Killer Slugs



Apr 8 2009 11:30 PM

Thanks for the add, and thanks for a picture perfect FAWM this year!
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skeeter hawk records



Feb 10 2009 1:55 AM

thanks for the friendship!
Matt Mills and the Wandering Past

Matt Mills and the Wandering Past



Feb 9 2009 9:06 PM

hey, thanks for the add..

hope you like the music..
Daylight Tremor (TOP FRIENDS = FREE STUFF!)

Daylight Tremor (TOP FRIENDS = FREE STUFF!)



Dec 27 2008 2:34 AM

:)
Max Vanremmerden

Max Vanremmerden



Dec 12 2008 1:11 PM

Dr. Settles ?
Or not quite yet?
Sunrise to Sunset Photography

Sunrise to Sunset Photography



Nov 9 2008 11:25 AM

Thanks for the add guys, I appreciate your support.

If you are ever interested in having any live or promo photography done please drop me a line on here or via my website.

All the best.

Kind regards

Mark
www.sunrisetosunset.co.uk
Kunasek

Kunasek
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Nov 8 2008 3:08 PM

hey
Tom Savage Trio

Tom Savage Trio



Oct 20 2008 1:49 AM

Thanks for the add! Be sure to check out our Reverb Nation page. We've got some free downloads on there for fans!

Keep Rockin',
Tom Savage

http://www.reverbnation.com/tomsavagetrio
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