DownTown Mystic

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Backdoor

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Released: Jan 1, 2010

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Backdoor
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Believe
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Genre: Americana / Folk Rock / Roots Music
Location HILLSDALE, New Jersey, Un
Profile Views: 346635
Last Login: 9/13/2011
Member Since 12/1/2006
Website www.shala.com
Record Label AGR Television Records
Type of Label Major
Bio
AGR Television Records is pleased to announce the signing of Americana Artist, DownTown Mystic, to a multi album licensing deal for Europe and the Middle East. Led by Robert Allen and based in the USA, DownTown Mystic's style of Roots/Rock music has been called "vintage yet modern", combining forces with a stellar cast of musicians (including band members of Bruce Springsteen & Paul McCartney). DownTown Mystic has received national radio play in the US, as well as Europe, charting on both the Americana Music Assn. and Euro/Americana charts. Robert about the signing: "On behalf of DownTown Mystic, I'm extremely pleased to be signing with such a great label as AGR. Being discovered by legendary A&R man Juergen Kramar, I'm excited for the opportunity to come to Europe and play for the great Rock'n'Roll fans there". The first release under the new deal will hit the shelves in the second half year 2011. Some quotes from the media: "brilliantly conceived piece of musical art" Rod Ames/ReviewYou.com "unpretentious spirited music with personality and an endless flow of energy that is simply irresistible" Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck/MuzikReviews.com "Vocally and instrumentally, DownTown Mystic is a real pleasure: a pure sound with a brilliant production and top musicians gives the listener the feeling there is still reason to hope in Music" Mike Penard / "American Roots Music" on RadioISA The sound of DownTown Mystic is vintage yet modern. An industry trade publication put it this way: "DownTown Mystic's music is inspired by 60s pop icons, 70s rockers, yet it's planted firmly in the here and now." What began as a solo project, morphed into a group, combining forces with a stellar cast of musicians (including band members of Bruce Springsteen & Paul McCartney) and produced 3 cds... DownTown Mystic's new cd, "Standing Still" is the 3rd release from the enigmatic artist, Robert Allen. Blending story telling songs with vintage guitars and analog recording, into a unique style that owes nods to Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Poco, The Beatles & The Stones, DownTown Mystic's music is rooted in all the great traditions of American Rock 'n' Roll. On playing roots/rock'n'roll, Robert says, "there's a good deal of Country in the roots of Rock'n'Roll. Going back to Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, the Everly Bros. and even the Skiffle craze in Britain that had a big influence on The Beatles, Country was in the 'feel' that was a big part of that music". And it's a big part of what makes "Standing Still" DownTown Mystic's most fully realized album to date, landing the cd on the Euro/Americana Top 25 Chart & the AMA Chart in the US. It's the record that Robert has wanted to make for years, completing a cycle that started with DownTown Mystic's previous cds, "Rock'n'Roll 4 The Soul" & "Read The Signs". DownTown Mystic's "Rock'n'Roll 4 The Soul", "Read The Signs" & "Standing Still" cds are available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon.com...
Members
Robert Allen - Vocals, Guitars & Piano Bruce Engler - Vocals & Guitars Lance Doss - Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo & Lap Steel Steve Holley - Drums & Percussion Paul Page - Bass Special Guests: Garry Tallent - Bass Max Weinberg - Drums
Influences
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Animals, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, CSNY, Little Feat, CCR, Leon Russell, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, Counting Crows, Crowded House, Jackson Browne, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Steely Dan, to mention a few...
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