July 17, 2009:Our new myspace is up! Be sure to browse around and check out all the cool new photos, videos and news! Be sure to check back regularly as we'll be updating our blog with news and events constantly!
July 17, 2009:Hello Everyone!!
It has been a while since we last talked so we
just wanted to "stop in and say hi." We have
been super busy in these past couple of weeks
playing AMAZING shows like Thursday At The Square,
Artpark, and The Gateway Concert Series to name
a few.
We can't thank you ALL enough for coming
out and supporting us. It has been an honor to
play with great national touring acts like
"Better Than Ezra", "The Guess Who," and "Badfinger"
and the summer is only half over! Because of
these recent shows we have received a lot of new
fans, so we would like to welcome all the new
comers on our email list and thank you for being
a part of the Free Henry! experience.
As we said the summer is only half over. We have
yet another really BIG announcement coming your
way within the next 2 weeks...stay tuned!!
UPCOMING SHOWS THIS WEEK:
Live near Buffalo?
***Thursday 7/23 @ 10:30pm
***Live @ MCGARRETS *Buffalo's OFFICIAL Post
Thursday in the Square Show***
***Free Henry! and the Gavin Petrie Band will be
performing back to back sets at McGarrets on
Elmwood Ave. Show is 21+!
Live near the Tonawandas?
***Friday 7/24 @ 10pm
***Live @ The Griffin Pub! FH! will
be rocking out sets all night, come join the
activities after the Canal Fest with FH!!
Live near Otto, NY/Ellicottville?
***Saturday 7/25 @ 7PM
***Live @ OTTO FEST -> Camping, Live Tunes, Zoar
Valley Hikes & much more!
We really love performing and when we see the great
reaction and love you give us back during and after
our performances, it shows us that you appreciate
what we are doing and that is truly an amazing feeling.
Stay tuned for more awesomeness that will be coming
out of Free Henry! headquarters.
With Love & Sincerity,
The Entire FH! Team
~WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT FREE HENRY!~
"Although their proficiency lies in a genre that's not exactly
radio-friendly, the members of Free Henry! possess more musical talent
than a good deal of what now occupies the airwaves. How a big-time
record label has yet to offer these guys a paycheck is perplexing."
"This Western New York-based quartet proves that there is actual,
authentic musicianship still present in the music industry." ~Paul Lane, The Niagara Gazette
"They certainly don't skimp on giving you the feel good, stuck in your head choruses. Expect mainstream pop rock, but with more guts than you're used to hearing. And they know how to do what they do very well. If you want to describe it to a friend in 4 words you could say: smart minded rock pop." ~Brandon Schlia, Buffalo Rising
"We rejoice that there are still bands like local alt rockers Free Henry!" ~Mary Kunz Goldman, The Buffalo News
“Free Henry! emerges as an up-and-coming rock band whose style infuses elements of acoustic rock, jazz, and blues harmony with a sound that is uniquely theirs. Originally crafted lyrics by singer/songwriter and guitarist Bob Buckley puts Free Henry! outside the norm, as they lay a basic foundation of melodies and layer upon layer of new-age sounds. This young quartet loves to jam, and their diverse compositions display their intricate and dynamic groove.” ~Caitlin DeRose, Artvoice Magazine (Buffalo, NY)
"Free Henry! is a refreshing new band from Buffalo, NY with an uplifting musical approach. This cat can sing. Great tone and good pitch. He is a very emotional singer with interesting lyrics, definitely a winning combo." ~Tune Review (Rochester, NY)
“Free Henry! provides a much-needed new flavor of jam band. Free Henry! is a younger, cleaner and snappier-dressed DMB.” ~Joe Anello, College News Magazine
“Free Henry and Artpark were meant for one another…a beautiful natural venue blended with creative home-grown music that deserves - and is sure to gain - an ever wider listening audience. Jazz, rock, alternative…Free Henry touches upon all of these genres and then escapes to blaze a musical trail that is uniquely their own”
~Niagara Falls Mayor, Paul Dyster
“After the first listen, you’ll get an insight as to who these up-tempo versatile musicians are. Free Henry!’s sound is sure to grab your attention and invites you to join in for a passionate “Free Your Soul” musical experience.”
~Charlotte Burnett, SMASH Music Magazine (Georgia)
~WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT DEBUT ALBUM 'SUMMERS ON NEPTUNE'~
“While the work of Buckley and Foote is nothing short of stellar, Presti’s bass lines are as skillfully laid down as anybody’s and Mannella flawlessly provides the rhythm and backbone of Free Henry!’s ambience. Each quarter of this group brings a communicable enthusiasm to their work, and ‘Summers On Neptune’ exemplifies their collective contagion. “Beware of the Dog” and “Too Much Too Soon” are among the groovier and juicier tunes on Neptune.” ~Joe Anello, College News Magazine
“Calling upon rock influences with hints of jazz and blues, the members of Free Henry! clearly put their all into this album. The listener can’t help but feel a bit better about life in general after taking in ‘Summers on Neptune,’ with the band’s infectious enthusiasm impossible to ignore.” ~Paul Lane, The Niagara Gazette
"Free Henry!'s debut album, Summers On Neptune, draws its inspiration from the arts, the beauty of the natural world, with a few surprising sources as well." ~Bert Gambini, WBFO's Music Director
"The band's debut album, Summers on Neptune, tells of a promising future for Free Henry! Buckley's lyrics are as rich and entertaining as his voice, which has a full sound, and is a cross between Dave Mathews and M. Doughty of Soul Coughing."~Paul Lauricella, SUNY Brockport's "The Stylus"
“The ultimate goal of a jam band is to create a seamless flow on a record, a sort of melodic stream of consciousness. Free Henry! accomplishes this and more. One song from the local band’s latest effort ‘Summers on Neptune’ transitions with ease into the next, allowing the listener to get lost in the smooth melodies.” ~Paul Lane, The Niagara Gazette
CHECK OUT FREE HENRY!'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT:
www.FreeHenryBand.com
Free Henry!, a rock n’ roll jam band that captures the spirit of pioneering and evocative jazz rhythms and melds it with their descriptive lyrics that catapults their listener into a unique experience. This Buffalo, NY band combines their poetic lyrics with the revolutionary and transcendent sound of bands such as U2, The Beatles, and Dave Matthews Band into a fresh new vibe that re-shapes the notes on a scale.
Free Henry!’s sincere musicality and organic growth comes from the interplay of four very distinct and vibrant members. Bob Buckley is the voice of the group and the undercurrent. Buckley is backed by Alex Foote on guitar whose electrifying intensity is rivaled only by his catchy and catching enthusiasm. Bassist Derek Presti and drummer Pat Mannella provide the directing and driving rhythm that hangs this eclectic group together. Free Henry!’s music fused with Buckley’s profound lyrics craft an awe-inspiring sound. Together, Free Henry! creates a delicate, but powerful echo; teeming with life.
This national touring jazz-influenced, jam-heavy pop/rock hybrid comes armed with intelligence, insight, inspiration, and the desire to shake up the status quo with a sound that is unmistakably their own.
“Our goal is to build a career and identity for Free Henry! versus a quick out-of-the-box hit single artist. We strive to connect with our fans on all levels and will continue to mature throughout our career path.” -Bob Buckley
Free Henry! is an innovative definition for a new era in rock music. In addition to their cultured talent, Free Henry!’s trend setting style and appearance launches them into the spotlight within a world of commercial marketability.
“Influence & Accent Your Senses” and embark on the mystical journey that is Free Henry!.
The Frontline is gonna be playing tonight @ Neitzche's for Artvoice's
Battle of the Boom Contest. The show starts at 10:30 so come check it
out. We're playing with/against The Tins, Hunger Anthem, and Colors In
The Air. We're the headlining act so it should be a late show.
Admission is $5 @ the door, ages 21+. So bring some friends and enjoy a
great night of local music after all your Black Friday shopping. For
more information on the event go to http://boom.artvoice.com. If you want more info on The Frontline, go to www.myspace.com/thefrontlineny. Thanks for the support. Take care!
Thanks for all the support on sat night. It was great seeing you guys there. Im going to try and make it to your show on friday. just encase there's any doubt...you rock!
Alex, Derek, Bob and Pat, thank you so much, I love this interview, I had so much fun and have fun in NYC! These guys are definitely going upward and onward.
Hey Free Henry! ! I really dig your taste. You should check out my songs too! Lost and Never Found features lead vocals from Kevin Ridel of AM Radio and Ridel High!
You guys broke your own record! Too Much Too Soon started playing in my head 6 minutes after I woke up today! You smashed the old record of 14 minutes into tiny bits! 6 minutes! A new record!
Booking:
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