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Have Gun, Will Travel
Indie / Folk / Americana

Postcards from the Friendly City



Florida
United States

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Member Since1/24/2006
Band MembersMatt Burke (voice, accoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica)

Daniel Burke (bass guitar, voice)

JP Beaubien (drums, percussion)

Joshua Hernandez (viola)

Scott Anderson (elec. guitar, lap steel)

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MGMT: Brett Steele - brsmgt@tampabay.rr.com

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"Casting Shadows Tall as Giants" ranks with anything on the national Americana charts. Its gorgeous acoustic guitar-based melodies are fleshed out with back-porch banjo, lap steel, viola, piano and harmonica. A taut rhythm section that occasionally operates in subdued rock mode propels the songs. The mostly traditional instrumentation, arrangements and production provide a supreme backdrop for Matt Burke's reedy, intimate singing about charlatan preachers, finding solace in a lover's arms and facing up to the responsibilities of growing older." Creative Loafing

"...the best total performance was delivered by Tampa band Have Gun, Will Travel, whose rustic music ain’t no quaint sweet-tea affectation of the sort so many artists put on like period costume. This is some fire-in-the-belly shit here, draped heavily in swooning gypsy viola. Though proudly traditional in language, their expression throbs with an indie temper that distinguishes them as one of the region’s most realized and evocative Americana acts." Orlando Weekly

"Local Americana aces Have Gun, Will Travel release their full-length debut Casting Shadows Tall as Giants. The swinger "Blessing and a Curse" starts in with a folksy singalong so good it may push that La Quinta jingle out of your head (finally). Sweet strums of the guitar, banjo, tight rhythms and viola abound, leaving no for time for misfire on this sparkling release." Tampa Bay Times

"...Casting Shadows is steeped in the country twinges of lap steel, harmonica, banjo, strings, and acoustic guitars. The record's true strength is its artful tributes to classic westerns, tying the album stylistically and thematically to the wild-west in all its gun-blazing glory... Burke's rich songwriting weaves classic western themes of life and death, honor, and morality throughout the record's narrative songs." National Public Radio

"These Tampa Bay upstarts combine chamber-pop melody and mood with folk-punk surge to compelling effect. Fans of Okkervil River and the Avett Brothers will find much to admire in their latest, Casting Shadows Tall as Giants." Metromix Nashville

"Ask just about anyone connected with Tampa Bay's music scene and Have Gun, Will Travel's debut full-length inevitably comes up as the year's stand-out release. Matthew Burke's lyrics tell intriguing stories, and they're matched by the stories told by the band's music. Joshua Hernandez's viola adds drama and atmosphere. Have Gun, Will Travel view Americana as a starting gate, not a holding pen." TBOextra.com

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Jan 9 2010 12:00P
Throttleback Fest at Sertoma Ranch! Brooksville, Florida
Feb 4 2010 10:00P
New World Brewery Tampa, Florida
Feb 5 2010 10:00P
Durty Nelly’s Gainesville, Florida
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, Georgia
Feb 11 2010 9:00P
Tin Roof Charleston, South Carolina
Feb 12 2010 9:00P
New Brookland Tavern West Columbia, South Carolina

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Postcards from the Friendly City available now!

Postcards from the Friendly City

Have Gun, Will Travel: Postcards from the Friendly City

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Since the 2008 release of their debut full-length Casting Shadows Tall As Giants, the band has been gaining momentum regionally as well as nationally. The album was featured on NPR’s “Second Stage” program. "Their music has a great energy to it with some infectious, sing-along choruses and refrains." commented NPR host Robin Hilton. At Creative Loafing's 2008 Best of the Bay Awards held in Tampa, HGWT took home the Readers' Poll Award for Best Americana Act and Staff pick for Local CD of the Year. The album landed in the top 5 most-played album of the year on Tampa's WMNF 88.5 fm. In early 2009 Casting Shadows... spent 2 months on the CMJ Top 200 college charts. The album opener "Blessing and a Curse" was recently chosen to appear on every episode of the 2009 season of PBS's Roadtrip Nation.

The anxiously anticipated and newly pressed follow-up release Postcards from the Friendly City has already begun generating a regional buzz that will surely spread as the band continues to bring their energetic live performance to new audiences.

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Call and Request HGWT on these stations:

KBSU 90.3 fm - Boise, ID (208) 426-3663

KCSS 91.9 fm - Turlock, CA (209) 667-3900

KDUP 1580 am - Portland, OR (503) 943-7121

KDUR 91.9 fm - Durango, CO (970) 247-7262

KHSU 90.5 fm - Arcata, CA (707) 826 4805

KMNR 89.7 fm - Rolla, MO (573) 341-4272

KMSC 1500 am - Moorhead, MN (218) 477-2115

KPUR 94.5 fm - Forest Grove, OR (503) 359-2200

KRVM 91.9 fm - Eugene, OR (541) 687-KRVM

KRVS 88.7 fm - Lafayette, LA (800) 892-6827

KSCL 91.3 fm - Shreveport, LA (318) 869-5296

KSYM 90.1 fm - San Antonio, TX (210) 485-KSYM

KTRM 88.7 fm - Kirksville, MO (660) 785-5876

KURA 98.9 fm - Ouray, CO (970) 325-7289

KUSP 88.9 fm - Santa Cruz, CA (831) 476-2800

KVSC 81.9 fm - St. Cloud, MN (320) 308-5872

WARC 90.3 fm - Meadville, PA (814) 332-5275

WCCS 96.5 fm - Norton, MA (508) 286-3835

WCCX 104.5 fm - Waukesha, WI (262) 524-7699

WCUR 91.7 fm - West Chester, PA (610) 436-2478

WDWN 89.1 fm - Auburn, NY (315) 253-0449

WEOS 89.7 fm - Geneva, NY (315) 781-3897

WFCF 88.5 fm - Saint Augustine, FL (904) 819-6449

WKKL 90.7 fm - West Barnstable, MA (508) 375-4030

WMCO 90.7 fm - New Concord, OH (740) 826-8189

WMLU 91.3 fm - Farmville, VA (434) 395-2475

WMNF 88.5 fm - Tampa, FL (813) 239-9663

WMTU 91.9 fm - Houghton, MI (906) 487-1600

WNHU 88.7 fm - West Haven, CT (203) 479-8807

WQAC 90.9 fm - Alma, MI (989) 463-7301

WRSE 88.7 fm - Elmhurst, IL (630) 617-5683

WRSU 88.7 fm - New Brunswick, NJ (732) 932-8800

WRUW 91.1 fm - Cleveland, OH (216) 368-2208

WSIN 1590 am - New Haven, CT (203) 392-5353

WSRU 88.1 fm - Slippery Rock, PA (401) 341-2450

WUSC 90.5 fm - Columbia, SC (803) 576-WUSC

WVMM 90.7 fm - Grantham, PA (717) 796-5351

WVYC 99.7 fm - York, PA (717) 815-1311

WWHR 91.7 fm - Bowling Green, KY (270) 745-5350

WXIN 90.7 fm - Providence, RI (401) 456-8787


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Kyle (HMX) [B.H.A. Squad]

Kyle King



Jan 6 2010 10:13 PM

Yo dudes! I got your Casting Shadows album a week ago from a friend, & my 160g ipod has been on a HGWT bender since!!! I play in a tampa metal band, but you guys are playin the shit I really love. Keep up the sweet sounds & i'll see you dudes early Feb @ new world. Your even my current status update, I cant get it outta my head!
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Jan 1 2010 8:58 PM

Hi there, Have Gun, Will Travel (New Song Up!)!

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The Whiskey Gentry

The Whiskey Gentry



Dec 31 2009 11:41 PM

Have a good NYE, see you guys in Feb!!!
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Dec 28 2009 12:07 PM



Thanks for accepting my friendship

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Matos Nancy



Dec 27 2009 12:10 PM

Good Morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".








I'm Not The Same I Was Before

I'm Not The Same I Was Before



Dec 25 2009 3:22 PM

FessicaJ

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Elsie

Elsie Burton



Dec 20 2009 4:54 AM

thanks for your acceptance ,I'm glad to be your friend
Jenna

Jenna Rose



Dec 17 2009 12:28 PM

Good Morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".





no way jose

no way jose



Dec 16 2009 2:55 PM

ever play down south,like port charlotte/punta gorda or ft myers?
scott is for the childrens

scott is for the childrens



Dec 15 2009 6:01 PM


scott is for the childrens

scott is for the childrens



Dec 15 2009 5:59 PM


Ashely

Matos Nancy



Dec 14 2009 12:30 PM


Hi,

It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish

the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola







The Earl Brothers

The Earl Brothers



Dec 12 2009 7:54 PM

greetings from the earl brothers...
Colette

Matos Nancy



Dec 12 2009 9:40 AM


Hi,

It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola




Ashely

Matos Nancy



Dec 12 2009 7:54 AM


Hi,

It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola




the guitar plus me

the guitar plus me



Dec 12 2009 6:10 AM

Hi!
thank you!
tgpm TOKYO


Christmas At The Zoo (The Flaming Lips cover) by the guitar plus me


from the Christmas mini album CHRISTMAS GIFT CHRISTMAS GRIFT
(me against the world 01)
1. White Christmas
2. The Christmas Song
3. Christmas At The Zoo
4. Christmas Gift Christmas Grift
5. Aluminum Xmas Trees (acoustic)
6. Silent Night

available on iTunes store etc...







Christian

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Dec 9 2009 4:43 PM

Happy Birthday Danny.
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Dec 7 2009 6:12 AM

Colette

Matos Nancy



Dec 6 2009 12:36 PM


Hi,

Pleasure to meet you and thanks for being my friend here on myspace!

Have a great day, kisses. Yola




Jen Gloeckner

Jen Gloeckner



Dec 5 2009 10:24 PM

Jen's new record Mouth Of Mars is out now! Hope you love it as much as we do!
Loren’Co

Loren’Co



Dec 4 2009 2:05 PM

Hello from France.

 

Thank you for adding.

There is no chance, but as meetings.

Hoping to meet at the concerts, who knows?

Musically,

  Friends of Loren'co

 

;-)

 

 

 

 

 

tommy

tommy



Nov 22 2009 6:57 AM

Great review in No Depression, Tex!
Missing your shows.
Ashely

Matos Nancy



Nov 21 2009 6:05 AM

Good Morning,

Give you flowers and "HI" to you!



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Tim Walsh



Nov 20 2009 6:04 AM

Congrats On the CD fellas! Now come out and see Me. Come Play with my friend's Band:

Cletus Got Shot
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