Amongst others and in no particular order:
The Jayhawks, The Decemberists, The Weakerthans, Simon & Garfunkel, Steve Earle, Calexico, The Sadies, John Cash, The Shins, Marah, Deus, Blue Mountain, Wilco, The Sad Riders, etc. etc. etc.
In 2005, El Pino and the Volunteers release their debut EP Cougar on Stardumb Records, to wide critical acclaim. In the following year, they land a record deal with Excelsior Recordings after playing a truly monumental show at Dutch showcase festival Noorderslag. Later that year, they release their first full album, Molten City. The Dutch music press unanimously declares it a victory, with accolades such as “the best possible lesson in Americana” (3voor12), “passionate country-noir” (BN/De Stem), and “[an album] so carefully crafted that you can still hear the woodchips” (Oor). In October of 2006, El Pino and the Volunteers are presented with the prestigious Essent Award.
So recklessly / She breaks my heart in two
Shares the parts / “one for me, one for you”
Under the soothing sounds of fingerpicked guitars and a banjo, El Pino and the Volunteers tell us stories of everyday life, intensely personal yet at once mutually shared. Tales of broken dreams, cheating hearts and above all, hope, Pino demonstrates what music can embody: joy, comfort and anticipation, all in one. United in a song you wish would never stop.
Molten City release party, August 2006
The authenticity of their Americana belies their unlikely birthplace. The group has its roots in the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The kind of city built on industry and commerce, it is the kind of place where you would never choose to live but where you somehow ended up. David Pino draws his inspiration from this a gray urban landscape, with its decaying buildings, its anonymity and its unexpected encounters.
Pino and his Volunteers place the listener before an apparent paradox – American beauty from an unexpected place. Yet, this paradox proves imaginary. The depth and emotion in the songs shine through, and Pino’s heartfelt lyrics prove universal.
The night away / In streets, in bars / And underneath the stars / Hands caress / What they all mistook for dead / By fires and tides / You’ll feel alive / You’re revived / And it’s all right
At once, it hits you that these songs could be your life. The sharp pain of betrayal, a sudden feeling of isolation, falling in love, loneliness, hope, the tedious rhythm of our daily lives, interspersed only by the escape provided by the weekend. The human comedy unfolds, across towns, cities, countries and continents. And Pino’s molten city doesn’t seem that different from the desolate landscape of small town USA, in the end.
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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!!!!
De Fabriek in Rotterdam is always looking for bands that want to perform. For example at their first edition of 'Friday Jam', next friday. If you're interested: info@defabriek.nu
We vs. Death presenteert haar nieuwe album 'A Black House, A Coloured Home' in Tivoli, de Helling.
Gasten: TokTek & Jelle Buma, I am Oak. Aanvang: 20.00
Bestel je kaarten alvast online bij Tivoli.
Je kan de volledige plaat nu al downloaden bij Mininova. En wil je de eerste zijn met het kunstige pakketje in huis? Bestel 'm dan nu voor slechts 10 euro.
Hey there, Here's one from left field... Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat? A while back I came across some very disturbing information, which inspired me to make this video: Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4 Both artistic (ensure you've good enough sound to enjoy the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice. Though the source materials are somewhat aged, the fundamentals remain relevant today. I encourage all to visit the YouTube web page above to learn more (Show your support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly re-post and circulate as widely as possible. Help to raise awareness. Say have you checked out my web site (http://www.faberoptime.com) recently? Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Hoi,<br />Wij doen mee aan de Drechtstad FM Wantijpop Band Vote. De winnaar van deze wedstrijd staat deze zomer op het Wantijpop Regiopodium. Om te winnen moeten we zo veel mogelijk stemmen verzamelen. We hebben je hulp dus hard nodig!<br />Stemmen gaat als volgt:<br /><br />SMS "DFM The Circumstances" naar 3663.<br /><br />Stemmen kan t/m 10 april.<br />Alvast heel erg bedankt!<br /><br />Groeten,<br />The Circumstances<br /><br />