David Brusie (guitar, vocals, piano, saxophone),
Simon Hutchinson (bass),
Jesse Fox (percussion)
Influences
Aimee Mann, Elvis Costello, Elliott Smith, The Beatles, Wilco, Weezer, Paul Simon, Ani Difranco, Warren Zevon, R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen, The Clash, They Might Be Giants, Randy Newman, The Replacements, The Mountain Goats, Sufjan Stevens, Stephin Merritt, David Byrne
Buy Flyover Statehere! Boston’s David Brusie returns with his second record, Flyover State, which resonates with the same folk fragility and pop sensibilities that made his debut EP Half-Extravaganza a fan favorite. The new album possesses incredible breadth, showcasing short, classic folk-pop gems.
David started recording Flyover State in Minneapolis in the fall of 2006, though many of the songs were written in late 2004 and early 2005 - shortly after his father died and David was in the midst of a cross-country move with his wife. As he wrote songs about his dad’s death, it was clear that much of the record would aim its focus on loss and the mourning process. Some songs, however ("Big Five-Star Spaceman", "Everything Is Different”), had nothing whatsoever to do with death, resulting in an incredibly personal album with universal flourishes and unexpected humor.
A major theme of this record is mental and physical dislocation. David just returned from a five-year stay in Minneapolis, and the American Midwest was vastly different from the small-town New England of David’s youth. Arriving there so soon after his father's death had a profound impact, but the experience wasn’t entirely negative, despite the circumstances, and writing these songs in Minnesota was a great exercise. Accordingly, many of these songs sound different from what David’s written before, both in subject matter and production.
Drummer Jesse Fox and bassist Simon Hutchinson, who David knew from college, provide the rhythm section on Flyover State. They recorded their parts from afar – Simon in Tokyo and Jesse in Portland, Oregon - and ended up making changes that were integral to the final songs. Producer Josh Baesler, a professional singer, also made significant contributions.
Flyover State is not to be missed.
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I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a tune called Run Bobby Run:
Yo Friend! Bouch from Dante's Lounge here. I wanted to let you know that we just posted two songs from our new album entitled "TRANSPARENT SCARS" on our music player. When ya get a chance, give these trax a spin and check out the new merch on our website at www.danteslounge.com Let us know what ya think. Hope to cya at some shows this summer.
Yo Friend! Bouch from Dante's Lounge here. I wanted to let you know that we just posted two songs from our new album entitled "TRANSPARENT SCARS" on our music player. When ya get a chance, give these trax a spin and check out the new merch on our website at www.danteslounge.com Let us know what ya think. Hope to cya at some shows this summer.
A brutal night of original music, and a chance for fans to lay down their support for live broadcasting of independents in the twin cities. Tonight, March 2. Kitty Cat. It won't be the same party without you. Hockey gear optional.
A brutal night of original music, and a chance for fans to lay down their support for live broadcasting of independents in the twin cities. Monday, March 2. Kitty Cat. It won't be the same party without you.
So good to hear you perform your new songs last Friday. You may have changed my views on The Mountain Goats. And thanks so much for having me play. I enjoyed it oh so much.
