the cocteau twins
the dead kennedys
the beatles
mr bungle
self
elliot smith
papas fritas
the outcrowd
the pogues
michael hedges
the dead milkmen
dar williams
babe the blue ox
the smiths
aimee mann
Wonkavision Magazine - "Friedman's melodies always, always work well within his keys, guitar, drum mix to create a pop rock feel straight from Earlimart's map, and Jurado's gear box...an enjoyable ride in every possible way."
PopMatters - "Friedman delivers a lot of quality songs on this impressive, thoughtful album..."
North County Times - "San Diego's Greg Friedman writes songs of a disarming charm that only grows each time you listen...Friedman's singing [has] got a kind of neutrality about it, like Paul McCartney's lead vocal on the Beatles' 'Blackbird'."
San Diego City Beat - "Good shit, front to back."
Music Matters - "…a force to be reckoned with."
San Diego Troubadour - "...this CD stands among the best. It's a gem."
THE STORY
"Greg Friedman is only in his early 30s, but he’s been a professional musician for over half his life. A prodigious guitarist, Greg studied at the Peabody conservatory and had better chops at 17 than many a world-famous guitar god. Once a fixture in the Baltimore/D.C. 80s punk scene, seemingly destined for early fame, Friedman all but vanished into the ether in the mid 90s.
Thankfully, Friedman reemerged a couple of years ago in San Diego, as a bassist for the Truckee Brothers, the popular Southern California rock and roll band (Greg’s stage name is Ott Truckee). When he wasn’t on the road with the Truckees, though, Greg was working on his excellent new solo record, The Souls of Passing Feet, on which he sings and plays very nearly all of the instruments, including guitar, dobro, ukulele, and glockenspiel. The disc features 12 lovingly crafted indie pop songs that showcase Friedman’s instrumental prowess as well as his aptitude at both singing and turning a phrase. Some tunes reveal the same sensitivity and depth of Elliot Smith or Nick Drake; others the wry sense of humor of Ben Lee or Evan Dando. Here’s hoping that The Souls of Passing Feet is just the first of many records from this talented musician, singer, and songwriter."
"DJ Monkey …soul-stirring, excitingly edgy music…just disturbing (read ‘mind-f**king’) enough to demand attention. There is a whole spice rack of auditory flavors here, served up like fractured poetry on a collection of intensely listenable Hallmark cards from Hell." Bill Margold, Cinema Seen, L.A. X..Press
"DJ Monkey …soul-stirring, excitingly edgy music…just disturbing (read ‘mind-f**king’) enough to demand attention. There is a whole spice rack of auditory flavors here, served up like fractured poetry on a collection of intensely listenable Hallmark cards from Hell." Bill Margold, Cinema Seen, L.A. X..Press
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The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
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i think we are lucky to live these lives we lead. to be a part of the cultural, political and scientific conversation of our time, while able to work one's way through life basically supporting oneself through their art. amazing! frustrating sometimes? yes. unfair sometimes...what isn't? know we are blessed. that is why it is imperative that we speak up. it is our responsibility for being so blessed.
If you are a fan of The Paranoid Monkeys, and have enjoyed listening to our music over the years then you might like to know that we have recently had a name change. From this point forth we will be known as Some Brave Apollo.
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. Every vote counts! Plus- hear a new song from my upcoming album!! xo, GS
Friends will be friends, When you're in need of love They give you care and attention, Friends will be friends, When you're through with life And all hope is lost, Hold out your hands 'cause Friends will be friends Right till the end
The new James Maddock album "Sunrise On Avenue C" is OUT NOW on Ascend Records. Take a sneak peak at his page! If you like it, you can buy it at iTUNES.
James also has aFACEBOOK PAGE and he'd love to stay connected with you there as well. Check out his page HERE and become a fan!
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