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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:  10/9/2009
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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

More videos of Burr at YouTube... live photos up at Flickr...

[CD cover] Live Indy Folk EP | 2006
A live performance from the Musical Family Tree Festival 10/20/06 in Indianapolis. 8 songs, FREE online release.
Download free MP3s (ZIP) »
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[CD cover] Sketches CD | 2005
Debut full length CD. Spilling over with 11 tracks of brilliant indie-pop Americana goodness.
Buy online at CD Baby »
Download through iTunes »
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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.

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Burr Settles & The Pine Box Orchestra's Friends Comments
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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
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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?

What is the meaning of life?

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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!
skeeter hawk records

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 (NEW SONGS)

Daylight Tremor (NEW SONGS)



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



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
Eric Hammer

Eric Hammer



Sep 22 2008 1:23 AM

What are the politics of depression?
John Statz

John Statz



Sep 8 2008 8:39 PM

hey! I'm releasing a brand new cd this Saturday, 9/13, at the Crystal Corner Bar. The show starts at 10pm, hope you can make it out, I'll be playing with a rock 'n roll band!
Charlie Cheney

Charlie Cheney



Jul 6 2008 3:34 AM

So, umm, songcamp this year?
Sept 18-21
http://www.charliefest.com for info...
:O)
EPILOG

EPILOG



Jun 17 2008 3:28 PM

Hello BS & TPBO !

Many thanks. Greetings from Germany,

Mono from EPILOG
John Statz

John Statz



Apr 3 2008 5:43 PM

hey friends, what are you up to this coming Sunday, April 6th? I'm playing at Cafe Montmartre with Josh Harty, and we're starting at 8pm, hope you can make it out! take care,

John
jean mann

jean mann



Mar 18 2008 8:47 PM

thank you!! what an experience it was!!
jean
Head Ninja

Jennifer Sandoval



Feb 25 2008 11:58 PM

What a pretty song. How's life? I'm procrastinating. Only so many numbers and reports one person can generate in a day. I think I'll go build a snow man.
Ritt Deitz

Ritt Deitz



Feb 22 2008 10:22 PM

Hi Burr,

How you? We just booked a show in Clifton (Cinti), Friday March 21. You have any pals in town you think might like it, please let them know. Justin Lynch, formerly of Cinti Americana rockers Wojo, warms up. Rohs St. Cafe is Mother-Fools-like. -r
Phil Christie

Phil Christie



Feb 8 2008 4:13 AM

Thanks so much for adding us a friend .........I hope you enjoy the songs and watch for our new CD coming this spring! Cheers, Phil
Melinda

Melinda



Jan 29 2008 12:02 AM

May I suggest you work on getting a gig in LA in 2008? [hint: the answer is yes I may.]
Endless Blue

Endless Blue



Jan 26 2008 5:21 AM

Thx for the add!

Cheers

(EB)

Endless Blue
.: trashy beats :: dirty keys :: sultry vox :.
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