Harpswell Sound are no longer playing together. New projects include:
Honey Clouds
myspace.com/honeyclouds
Michael Dank
myspace.com/mdankmusic
Poor Valley Salvation Society
myspace.com/poorvalleysalvationsociety
King Memphis
myspace.com/kingmemphis
Jerks of Grass
myspace.com/jerksofgrass
Harpswell Sound formed in the fall of 2002 when guitarists Ron Harrity and Trey Hughes met and began swapping material theyd been recording. Mike Dank joined on drums soon after, followed by Jonathan Takami on bass. While everyones musical tastes varied widely, common influences included The Band, Neil Young, The Velvet Underground, Richard Buckner and Fairport Convention. Garage and indie rock, motown, reggae, and punk were broader genres we also drew upon in those formative months.
Our first release was an ep titled Port, which was basically recorded while the songs were being arranged. Its clean, stark sound represented exactly where we were at the end of that winter getting started as a band, arranging songs and finding common ground without the benefit of years spent hanging out, drinking beer and playing music twice a week in a basement.
The next album, Skylight, was recorded in March 2004 and contained a bunch of new songs wed been playing for a while. There were some faster, more rocking songs, some poppy ones and some that were slow and stretched out. We were comfortable with the material, with each other and with what we were trying to say, which might have been equally, "do not forsake me, oh my darling", and "kick out the jams, motherfucker".
In 2005 Jonathan left the band, and longtime fan Kris Day became our new bass player. We had lots of new songs to record, and in January of 2006 we holed up in a nearby schools' orchestral room for a long weekend. We figured we'd be happy if the drums came out alright, and we could get four or five songs out of the session.
Much to our surprise, we were able to record the entire album that weekend; drums, vocals, guitars, and bass - all live. These were songs that were still somewhat new and fresh to us, and we were excited to be able to record them in such a direct and unlabored manner.
In March 2006 we were approached by Kramer, of Shimmy Disc Records, who offered to mix and master our new record. It will be titled "Let's go anyway" and will be released May 30th, 2006
howdy folks...i used to live in maine, and now every time i visit, i gamble on a new band in the local section at bullmoose. last visit to vacationland i bought 'port' and really dig it...especially the lyrical guitar interplay. would love to figure out how to play a show with y'all sometime...
Hey there Harpswell Sound. We just wanted to cordially invite you (and the amazing Diane from Ferdinand) for a funky, fun performace coming up! So please join Dominique Lise with lead guitarist, Paul Newton, and drummer/percussionist Tim Myers as they settle in for a “stripped down” performance this Thursday, June 28th, at the St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland, ME featuring Portland’s own, Bullyclub (www.myspace.com/bullyclub). Doors open at 7:30p, DL and the guys go on at 8p.,with Bullyclub set to hit the stage near 9p. And yes, alcohol is served at the center! FMI, 775.5568.
Hey Friend,
Please join us for the Dominique Lise "20 Years" CD Release Party featuring the Groove Disciples with special guests, Roy Davis & Bullyclub, Saturday, April 21, at the Big Easy, 55 Market Street, Portland. Doors open at 8p., and we will rock the night 'til 1a. Really hope to see you there. FMI, 207.775.2266. Your friends, DL and The Groove Disciples!
Eurolabel Peel Prod - a small but devoted force of underground music - has presented something familiar yet unique. What you'll find here is solid post-modern indie rock (some would lump it with emo, etc.) that boasts cool melodies, nice guitar licks, solid vocals, groovy percussive textures - and a cool concept. Take metalcore musicians and do pop rock. Does it work? You bet it does. Does it rock? Damn right. This band's sound is both familiar yet distinctive, and features production by a member of Polyphonic Spree, and bass work from a Dillinger Escape Plan member and an ex-Candiria percussionist on drums. The experiment is a successful one and a terrific example of pop rock.
Kristofer Upjohn Fishcomcollective.net
PeelGreems's the Alexis Hadefi Personal project.
Mixed by Mark Pirro from "The Polyphonic Spree", Drums by Kenneth Schalk from "Candiria", Bass by Liam Wilson from "The Dillinger Escape Plan".
Designed By Kumiko Kitaoka the Famous Japanese Illustrator, A video Clip and many more still in progress ...
You can also check the page for sounds, Pics, Video of the Recording session ...
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