Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Ernest Hemmingway, Kurt Vonnegut, Moe Howard, Old 97's, Jesus, Old Crow Medicine Show, Buddha, Johnny Cash, Joseph Campbell, The Gaslight Antem, Leonard Cohen, Blink 182, John Cougar Mellancamp, Alan Jackson, The Counting Crows, Kirs Kristofferson, David Alan Coe, Bob Seeger, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Han Solo and Kermit the Frog.
To all my new friends, fans and old: Don't worry, I am still answering every single email, fanmail and message personally from you guys! So don't be afraid to drop me a line--I LOVE hearing from you (especially new friends!)
Below is a brand new live video shot by a friend in SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. It features a cool, rough take of a song that will be on the upcoming album. Thanks for taking the time to stop by the page!
HERE IS LIVE, TIME LAPSE VIDEO OF THE PENN STATE 2009 DANCE MARATHON--FEATURING THE SONG I WROTE, "WALKAWAY"!
Here is some live video of fiddle player Daniel Collins and myself performing "Dammit" live in Pennsylvania:
Here is live video of a performance of my song, "Mother Warned You". I hope you enjoy it!
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING:
“…brilliant lyrical skills, throwing down wonderful rap/rants with Dylanesque turns of phrase with awareness, cynicism, and momentum…”---PA Musician
“Dennis' voice is very unique. There's a cool kind of disparity to Dennis' voice that lends itself to being very authentic. When I listen to music I listen for authenticity and for music to be genuine. This is just that — it's style is very original.”--Shinbone Magazine
“A unique combination that really translates across many genres.”--Michael McCoy, PD – WLAN - (Lancaster, PA)
"crisp, inventive modern rock from a disc that gets better with every listen. not the same-old-same-old." ---Mike Naydock – WKAB (Berwick, PA)
“a straight-ahead, driving rock'n'roll sound defined by simple, catchy melodies and relatable, easy-to-digest lyrics about life, love and heartache in blue-collar America. “---Jim “The Professor” Price, The Backyard Rocker
“… [Fallon’s] got a flair for the dramatic…painting full, robust images, like treatments of scenes and scenarios from the identifiable to the absurd. Yet they’re lyrically executed convincingly…great pop sensibilities, cleverly avoiding the 6,700 clichés usually worked into this theme…file it under ‘regional classics.’ Great!” --Hazelton Standard-Speaker,(Northeast Pennsylvania)
“Dennis Fallon, the band’s vocalist, is the album’s charismatic focal point...he’s like a rubber ball on top of an exploding rock and roll geyser.”---Centre Daily Times (Knight-Ridder, State College, PA)
“Dennis remains a fiery front man with a knack for rallying crowds…a fresh and upbeat brand of rock.”--Pennsylvania Musician
“One of the fastest rising bands in the state“ ---Electric City (Scranton, PA)
“The band’s presence has been established in just a few short months.”---Blue Weekly (Penn State University)
“ …Fallon displayed a brassy voice and an upbeat stage personality as he fired up the large audience with free-wheeling original tunes…expect to hear a lot more about him in the months to come“---PA Musician
“The more lead singer Dennis Fallon and his band mates seem indifferent to big commercial success -- focusing instead on the sheer joy of playing live to their loyal local following -- the more they seem to court success.” ---The Daily Collegian
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A SHORT HISTORY (As of FALL 2008):
After successful stints as a radio deejay/weatherman, farm hand, credit card salesman, working in a mental institution, cave tour guide, Film major, Sports Programmer, Taco Bell employee and music journalist throughout Pennsylvania, Dennis turned his strange view of the world to the obsession of the songs he writes; catchy little tunes that spill out of his head faster than he can record them. A sum of his parts, he turned from a budding writing career (he had a short story that was turned into a play) to pursue his passion: the songs he writes. Immersing himself in all things musical and hungry for a creative outlet, Fallon began performing solo shows in his hometown of State College, PA (home of Penn State University). The student body there would embrace Dennis and his songs, where he cut his teeth as one of the city’s premiere performers, releasing the regional favorite, SUPERSWEET POISON in 2003.
With so many songs, Fallon formed the (now defunct) band KATSU and LOWJACK around his songs. With potent lyrics, punk mentality, and roots rock training, KATSU took off, landing an independent record and management deal after two short years of unstoppable touring. In 2006, KATSU disbanded (after 3 years), LOWJACK formed, and Fallon released his 2nd record, LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN and a LIVE ALBUM (Feb.2007).
DATES AND EVENTS OF NOTE:
2003—One of only 20 singer-songwriters on the East Coast chosen for the DEWEY BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
2003—One of four finalists for the Northeast US in the MAVERICK RECORDS UNSIGNED ARTISTS CONTEST
2003—Fallon’s Band, KATSU, has their first album (“Gorgeous Mess”) chosen as the 1 independent release for the state of Pennsylvania by PA MUSICIAN MAGAZINE.
2004—signed with Northeast Record Label, SAM RECORDS and Chris Fetchko Management (www.samrecords.net). The label was home to Pennsylvania favorites THE BADLEES and JARED CAMPBELL. (Bret and Paul from THE BADLEES were the producers of the two KATSU albums).
2006—Fallon’s version of “Rapper’s Delight” is chosen as part of the MTV BOOKS project “Lit Riffs,” a collection of short stories inspired by classic rock songs and the accompanying soundtrack. (As featured in ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE.)
MARCH 2007-Fallon and his band, LOWJACK, perform at SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST MUSIC FESTIVAL in AUSTIN, TEXAS. Lowjack is also a top Pennsylvania band on Myspace in April, 2007.
LATE 2007—While working on new material for a second album, Fallon’s songs “The Stalkin Song” and “Ginger Peach Baby” are finalists again in Int. Songwriting Competition in the “Pop” and “Singer/Songwriter” categories. “The Stalkin’ Song” is also chosen as a finalist in BILLBOARD SONG COMPETITION.
WINTER 2008—Fallon’s song “Please Don’t Start” from his 2nd album, the EP “Lucky Number Seven” is signed to Blue Scout Music Publishing. In addition, he forms the Americana-rock outfit LOWJACK, whose posters and logo are featured on the NBC drama “Friday Night Lights”. Another song, "BYE BYE BOYS", is signed to THE MUSIC LIBRARY PUBLISHING COMPANY out of Los Angeles, CA.
SPRING 2008- Trying his hand at producing, Dennis helms a project for Pennsylvania's larger than life prodigal son, FATMAN (check him out below). Dennis and Fatman release "FRIENDS AND FAMILY" on DIESEL THUNDER RECORDS.
SUMMER 2008-Fallon departs LOWJACK for a tour of the United States. He performs all over the US, but settles for a while in Aspen, Colorado. Fallon is currently writing his new album and living in Seattle, Washington.
FALL 2008-the song "This Christmas" is released on a holiday compilation for CAUSTIC RECORDS. Dennis sign's his song "The Road" to a publishing deal with HDMusic. Dennis begins performing in and around Seattle with new songs and material.
DEC 2008-Dennis signs with world famous Artist Developer Loren Israel (Jimmy Eat World, The Plain White T's) to focus and hone his songwriting. In addition, a quick trip home to Pennsylvania for a string of shows with LOWJACK. In the meantime, plans are made to attend the 2009 South By Southwest Music Conference.
CHECK OUT THE BAND I STARTED (AND STILL PERFORM WITH OCCASIONALLY BELOW!)
If you want to get your hands on a copy of my old CD, "LOWJACK", click on the button below and get yourself a good, old fashioned CD!
Here are the new songs, released March, 2009!
CHECK OUT THE THE ARTIST THAT I JUST FINISHED PRODUCING. HIS NAME IS FATMAN, AND I JUST COMPLETED HIS FIRST ALBUM: CLICK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE!
Whats Good Family? Ima be breif & to the point. If you enjoy the hip-hop/rap genre of music, you should go to www.myspace.com/officialbrelo , & show a nigha sum luv. Best believe i do this shit, check out the video below. Then go tell ya friends that " Money is the Motive ", a mixtape by Brelo , hitting early 2010.
Hi Dennis Magee Fallon! Holidays are here!!! Once again I'm, offering my low holiday pricing. Great rates for full length CDs, mix-tapes, EPs, and singles. Get in touch if you need high-quality mastering on a budget. Hope the holidays treat you well!!! Jim Bowen Wavelength Masters
Wade Corbin, our musical brother and drummer for Emily's Toybox was in a serious car accident after leaving a rehearsal on November 21st. He is slowly improving however his journey to recovery will be a long and expensive one. SO, we are rounding up the troops next Monday the 14th at Cafe 210 in State College for a special benefit show!
Emily's Toybox, Velveeta, Loudmouth, My Hero Zero, Hr. Hand, Collapse, and Lucky You are all slotted to perform so far and there will be plenty of special guest appearances as well. Great drink specials, tons of music AND we will even be raffling off loads of great items donated by local businesses. We need to make this a HUGE night. Please invite all of your friends. More info on Wade's recovery can be found here: http://www.emilystoybox.com/wade
WADESTOCK. This is a night you won't want to miss! Every little bit helps so PLEASE try and stop in.. even if its only for a quick drink! :)
$6 donation at the door, all door and raffle proceeds benefit Wade!
Rocking yeah,thanks for the request!! We are six hard working, passionate, down-to-earth, crazy guys,and we creating the music that we love! Come back anytime to rock with us or just stopping by say hey!
Have a great day, peace, love and rock..n..roll
-Vesa-
Life without tears and crying no more.
Hey cant you see what it means.
In what you believe, how hungry you are,
babe how true are your dreams?
I am the lonely one going home
sleeping in the eye of the storm.
Life without tears and crying no more.
Hey how true are your dreams.
*Free Spirit*
ORDER THE 'PALE SISTER OF LIGHT' CD: DOWNLOAD 'PALE SISTER OF LIGHT' ALBUM:
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. I have included a video talking about the record, hope you enjoy it! Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
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