Leon Russell, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, Jason Robert Brown, Elton John, Joe Jackson, Maroon 5, Something Corporate, Steve Winwood, Relient K, Harry Nilsson, Steely Dan, Blood Sweat & Tears, Supertramp, Jason Mraz, The Doobie Bros., Jamie Cullum, Self
A piano with a singer... Damn. I had this great line about what it sounds like and it ended with "classes?" and that's all I can remember for right now..... "Classes?"
Hugo loves pianos really really bad. He was born in piano.
Piano in the previous sentence means Chicago. He started to learn the instrument at the age of piano. Ok, in that last sentence piano represents the number five, and not the word piano, and definitely not Chicago.
Piano describes Hugo's songwriting as having the "lyrical tone of a twenty-something Woody Allen."
Woody Allen is a wry and sarcastic writer and director.
I totally forgot to tell you that piano in the sentence before last means the Miami Herald.
Hugo's piano-driven sound is influenced by Billy Joel, Elton John, Leon Russell, Ben Folds, Elvis Costello, and Michael Jackson. When I say "piano-driven" I mean piano as in the instrument and not as in the Miami Herald newspaper. Hugo has also been influenced by musical theater, and is finally comfortable admitting that.
Hugo calls his music Indie Pop Piano Rock. Piano means an inescapable undying lust of determination and dedication to playing his heart out every single show with unbridled passion and charisma pumping through his blood so he can fully live his life in true expression and artistic rejoice.
Hugo is constantly redefining the piano.
Hugo has been known to attack his piano from a horizontal position; he also likes balancing sarcasm and satire.
- The Boston Globe
Theres something charmingly old-fashioned about Hugos piano-driven pop songwriting on his latest self-released EP, Low on Blood Sugar. Billy Joel, Todd Rundgren and Joe Jackson might all recognize a kindred spirit in Ungars breezy feel, clever wordplay and intricately crafted retro production. Fans of Ben Folds, Fountains of Wayne and Maroon 5 would do well to lend an ear.
-Time Out NY
Hugo has been, and it is evident in his capabilities, playing since he was five years old. With his style of playing and extreme knowledge of the instrument, he gives [the music] its heart and soul Hugos lyrics are fun and clever and show that the piano isnt his only talent.
-Southofmainstream.com
Hugo decided he needed to kill the traditional idea of a rock band. Sturdy piano rock tunes that sound like stream-of-consciousness Joe Jackson with the lyrical tone of a twenty-something Woody Allen. In the wake of other piano-oriented rock, like David Grey and Cold Play, Hugo offers us something different, and skillfully raw.
-Miami Herald
^ the first time i saw this guy on TV, i was like, "dude! he looks like jon!" but after closer inspection, he doesn't really look much like you.. except for the hair kinda. but i just thought this would make you grin a little.
Oh gosh Oh gosh Oh gosh. You guys are like super magnificant world renoun rockstar people now. Where did the time go?? UK = AMAZINGNESS CONGRATS!!! We are soo happy for you guys and miss you sir, Mr. Jon and/or Hugo. Lets chat sometimes, we need to do some superb fantasmic collaboration that will blow these people's mind. Fo reals.
Hey there!!!
<br />And i'm just trying to deal with all of the excitement of nursing school..
<br />How about you??
<br />How's the whole roadtripping back to NYC going for you guys???
Hey friend! I just got your voicemail. I went to bed really early last night, due to a loooong night friday. I'm sad I missed the show, though! How long are y'all in town? Should we go try to find some fried coke?
March 18 8:00pm - Audibel + Sam Coffey & the Iron Lungs + BearsAndBalconies + Ben Traughber
March 19 9:00pm - Keep Louisville Smooth
March 20 9:00pm - Heavy Hometown + TBA
March 21 9:00pm - Deer Meet + Battle at (Lexington) + Lincoln & the Lost Prayers + Quin March 23 8:00pm - John Brodeur (New York) + The Jawbones + TBA
March 24 8:00pm - Hugo + Cascade Hollow + Beeler Attic + Microwave Windows + Pax Titania
March 25 9:00pm - Heartland + Pig Vomit + Demeanor
March 26 8:00pm - Backseat Sandbar presents David Martel & 10:00pm - Bart Galloway
March 27 9:00pm - Tom Boone + Allanna Fugate + Mamakitty Southwood + Jess Yoakum
March 28 8:00pm - PJ Pacifico & 9:00pm - Paradox Goth Night
March 30 8:00pm - Drew Danburry + Wax intelectual + Hello Echo + Douglas Lucas
April 1 - Derby City Espresso 2nd anniversary! espresso shots and PBRs for a buck all month long!!! Derby City Espresso - 331 E. Market St Louisville, KY
sooo, I've been looking around for places for you to play. It's just like...your way too play with any of these lame Dallas people. anyways, I'll keep looking (:
