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FEELS LIKE FIRE
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Americana

Acoustics from the somber side of country folk



Oakland, California
United States

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Member Since6/25/2007
Band MembersMax Macfarlane -Guitar, Vocals Mike Oz-Banjo, Backing Vocals Jeff Foster- Bass, Backing Vocals
Influences16 Horsepower Woven Hand Gogol Bordello Devotchka Devil makes three Operation Ivy Descendents Against Me Johnny Cash Avail Block Party Radiohead Minor Threat Social Distortion Skateboarding Drinking Whiskey to name a few.
Sounds Like For fans of Against Me, Chuck Ragan, Tim Barry and/or Johnny Cash, checking out Feels Like Fire is a must. Oakland, Calif. may not sound the most likely setting for the country folk punk created by Max Macfarlane and Mike Oz - with the varied instrumentation of acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, accordion, harmonica and various percussion - but the band is more than adept when it comes to putting all the elements together. And the duo is able to muster plenty of variety in its 16-minute debut EP. From the opening dual-guitar work of "Waves of Whiskey" that will make Ragan fans fall in love, Feels Like Fire demands attention. With "One Last Ride" the band provides a more traditional, galloping country sound. It transitions well into "Laughing Bitch" and "Tattered and Torn," both of which harness a gypsy feel that calls to mind Gogol Bordello, made possible by great choices in instrumentation. "Rumors," the EP's closer, is a bit moodier and darker than its predecessors, and it does not quite work. The gents are not able to pull off the lower vocal register as well, leaving the song feeling less powerful than it should. No matter, everything else is so good and energetic that the band gets away with it. Lyrically, the album is well-written all the way through, and it sounds surprisingly good for a self-produced effort. Keeping acoustic tunes mixed right and engaging proves difficult for many, but the band nails it spot-on. Readers looking to get their hands on one of the 250 numbered copies the band produced (available through their Myspace page) should also know that the art and packaging are very cool as well. -William Jones (punkband.com) Alice Ann Live at the Rockit Room SF Laughin Bitch Live at the Rockit Room SF
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Jun 16 2009 7:44 PM

!!! DON"T GET LEFT BEHIND !!!
GET YOUR TATTOO BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

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!!! STILL #1 IN Utah !!!
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Jun 10 2009 6:07 PM


Great show! I wanted to say hi, but I after talking to Sabrina... Everybody was gone!
NEXT TIME!!!
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Jun 9 2009 11:32 PM

looking forward to saturday!
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Jun 2 2009 9:19 PM

Stopping by to say hello!
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Jun 1 2009 11:35 PM

Thanks a lot for becoming our friend! Have a great time at BOTH on 9th!

- TLXN
Floriane





May 24 2009 11:14 AM

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May 12 2009 8:56 PM

gabe gonzales





May 2 2009 1:41 AM

I love "One Last Ride"! Love it. Still on for Java Beach no?
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Apr 30 2009 6:10 PM


Nomad.





Apr 30 2009 12:49 AM

Hiya, I'm back in the East Bay after like 3 years away. I'll be playing a show and selling my new, solo written/recorded/produced LP at the Ivy Room this Sunday at 5 - 9.
COME!
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Apr 9 2009 8:39 PM

definitely dude, let's set something up!
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Apr 3 2009 11:37 AM




HELLO!!

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Apr 1 2009 3:50 PM


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Mar 29 2009 4:52 PM

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Mar 22 2009 8:27 PM

killer show friday son!
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Mar 7 2009 2:37 AM

free show tonight. click flyer for details. thanks.

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Mar 3 2009 8:39 PM

see if you can make it to our show tomorrow.


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Feb 27 2009 9:28 PM

Hi feels like fire! SoundSafe loves you! Please make a local music profile
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promote, and unite the Bay Area music community.

Upload songs to our radio station, promote your shows, network, and
take advantage of our educational resources for the music business.

http://soundsafe. org/profiles/new
See you there and
Long Live Bay Area Music!
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Feb 27 2009 9:28 PM

Hi forever! SoundSafe loves you! Please make a local music profile
page for yourself on soundsafe. org
SoundSafe is a 501c3 non-profit working to preserve, strengthen,
promote, and unite the Bay Area music community.

Upload songs to our radio station, promote your shows, network, and
take advantage of our educational resources for the music business.

http://soundsafe. org/profiles/new
See you there and
Long Live Bay Area Music!
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Feb 22 2009 9:04 PM

free show boys
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Feb 18 2009 1:24 PM

Hello guys, how are you? Wishing you a beautiful day!
Peace, love & happiness
Louise
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Feb 13 2009 7:49 PM

Hello guys, how are you? Wishing you a happy, romantic Valentine's day!
Peace, love & happiness
Louise
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Feb 6 2009 12:42 PM

"Dreamers" is out now! If you like melodic tech metal please have a listen!
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Feb 6 2009 2:18 AM

when do you play again???
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