myspace music

FEELS LIKE FIRE
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Americana

Acoustics from the somber side of country folk



Oakland, California
United States

Profile Views:  19475




Last Login:  12/21/2009
View My: Pics | Videos | Playlists

   Contacting FEELS LIKE FIRE

 MySpace URL: 

   FEELS LIKE FIRE: General Info
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
Type of LabelMajor


Get Flash now!

In order to listen or view this content you will have to upgrade your version of Flash.


FEELS LIKE FIRE's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

Recent Review of Our EP  (view more)

CD Done!!!!  (view more)

CD EP Almost Done!!!!  (view more)

Alice Ann live at the Rockit Room in SF  (view more)

[View All Blog Entries]

   About FEELS LIKE FIRE

   FEELS LIKE FIRE's Friend Space (Top 16)
FEELS LIKE FIRE has 1385 friends.
 Kemo Sabe 


 Missouri Mule 


 gabe gonzales 


 TATER FAMINE 


 Fire Whiskey 


 bob cleetus balls 


 Clanus 


 Murder by Death 


 WOVENHAND 


 The Fucking Buckaroos 


 Filthy Thieving Bastards 


 Red Sparowes 


 Simon 


 I wish I was Russian 


 Antic Clay--PAGE 1 


 ducky 





FEELS LIKE FIRE's Friends Comments
Displaying 25 of 331 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
DUTCH BLACK

DUTCH BLACK



Dec 3 2009 8:52 PM






Hey check out the Debut EP from The Ghostwitch Family Band at www.gfbstuff.com. Also on Itunes!
Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch



Nov 30 2009 1:16 AM




20 GRIT

20 GRIT



Oct 28 2009 9:38 AM

Just stopping by.
Little Boy Blue (New Songs Up!)

Little Boy Blue (New Songs Up!)



Sep 12 2009 7:21 PM

hey Feels Like Fire, checkitout i got all the songs from the NEW ALBUM with the full band up now on my page and @ www.littleboyblue.org. cheers!
gabe gonzales

gabe gonzales



Sep 1 2009 9:19 PM

check out my new song "how long"...fresh and ready for your listening enjoyment!!!
Angulo

Nunya Bitness



Aug 11 2009 6:57 AM





Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Aug 10 2009 2:17 PM


"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

Promotional Video(My Girl From The South Sea Isles)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Countrymusic24

Countrymusic24



Jul 30 2009 12:21 AM


Hope to see you at the...

Hoffe, wir sehen uns auf dem...

...2. High Noon Country Festival / Borgholzhausen / Germany

15. + 16. August 2009


2.


Yours / Euer

Countrymusic24.com Team


JAMBONIE.COM [NEW RECORDING STUDIO OPEN!]

JamboniE AvM
Online Now!


Jul 23 2009 4:02 PM

Hello my name's Randy I want you to check out my site jambonie.com we promote all Indie musicians and bands, from all genres of music. We promote your music and all of your upcoming shows and events including cd releases. We stream all your music to the home page so that every artist that joins jambonie.com gets heard. I invite all musicians to join us, simply register and uplaod its completly free.
Dan.

Dan.



Jul 21 2009 6:22 PM

Tattoo Questions? 801-756-6642

Happy Valley Tattoo



Jul 16 2009 11:59 PM


Happy Valley Tattoo will be closing August 29th!




Tattoo Questions? 801-756-6642

Happy Valley Tattoo



Jun 16 2009 7:44 PM

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

Happy Valley Tattoo & Piercing
Will Close August 29, 2009

!!! STILL #1 IN Utah !!!
sf intercom

sf intercom



Jun 10 2009 6:07 PM


Great show! I wanted to say hi, but I after talking to Sabrina... Everybody was gone!
NEXT TIME!!!
gabe gonzales

gabe gonzales



Jun 9 2009 11:32 PM

looking forward to saturday!
Anthony's Barbershop

Anthony's Barbershop
Online Now!


Jun 2 2009 9:19 PM

Stopping by to say hello!
The Love X Nowhere (TLXN)

The Love X Nowhere (TLXN)



Jun 1 2009 11:35 PM

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

- TLXN
Floriane

Floriane Flo



May 24 2009 11:14 AM

Kemo Sabe

Kemo Sabe



May 12 2009 8:56 PM

gabe gonzales

gabe gonzales



May 2 2009 1:41 AM

I love "One Last Ride"! Love it. Still on for Java Beach no?
Plea for Peace All Ages Venue

Plea for Peace All Ages Venue



Apr 30 2009 6:10 PM


Nomad

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!
Missouri Mule

Missouri Mule



Apr 9 2009 8:39 PM

definitely dude, let's set something up!
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Apr 3 2009 11:37 AM




HELLO!!

SceneCred (aka Scenester Credentials)

SceneCred (aka Scenester Credentials)



Apr 1 2009 3:50 PM


Photobucket




LIMITED SPECIAL EDITION PACKAGE!!
Red Vinyl Edition (limited to 200 copies)
Exclusive Yakuza T-shirt (only available with this package deal!)**
Exclusive Yakuza 4x1" button set (only available with this package deal!)
**you MUST list shirt size desired (S, M, L, XL, or XXL)
Fire Whiskey

Fire Whiskey



Mar 29 2009 4:52 PM

Photobucket
Add Comment


©2003-2009 MySpace.com. All Rights Reserved.