John Fogerty, Jakob Dylan, Ryan Adams and The Cardinals, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, U2, Jesse Malin, Neil Young, John Mayer Trio, Wilco, Pearl Jam, The Who, Amos Lee, James Taylor, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, TBone Burnett, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Jon Brion, Jackson Browne
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Commencement LP (2008)
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1. Ripped and Torn
2. My Life's Work
3. Wheels of Progress
4. Commencement
5. Glad I Missed the Dance
6. When They Go
7. Standing In Line
8. A Modest Proposal
9. We Leave Home
10. First Words
All songs written and performed by John Brazile
Drums: Steve Harutunian
Recorded at home in Worcester, MA between Aug 2007 and Feb 2008.
Drums recorded at Longview Farm Studios, North Brookfield, MA.
Longview Engineer: Aaron Dembe
Asst.: Chris Reckert, Charles Holbrow
"Cross-section" is the new release from singer-songwriter John Brazile. It's a compilation of songs from his first three albums. From alt-rock to alt-country, the collection is literally a 'cross-section' of Brazile's work from 2004-2008.
The 24 year-old Massachusetts native's previous album, "Commencement," was peddled from Memphis to Vermont in 2008 and garnered favorable criticism from publications such as the Boston Globe and Sen Baltimore. One track, "Wheels of Progress" was featured on Boston station 92.5 The River's Homegrown Showcase.
Like his musical influences, Neil Young, Ryan Adams, Jakob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, Brazile takes a long view with his music and career, working to build momentum one show at a time. This is the focus that is driving plans for the upcoming year. Repeat visits to east coast cities as well as parts of the south have been planned. A new record is also fully underway and planned for release in summer 2009.
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Radio:
WXRV: 92.5 The River, Boston, MA
WMSV: College of Mount St. Vincent, New York, NY
WRCM: Manhattan College, New York, NY
WSCW: Worcester State College, Worcester, MA
WCUW: Community Radio, Worcester, MA
WNTN: Community Radio, Boston, MA
Discography:
Cross-section – EP (2008) – 6 track compilation of original songs
Commencement – LP (2008) – Full band recording with 10 original songs.
Sessions – EP (2006) – Full band recording with 5 original songs. Featuring Memphis guitarist Corey Osborn. Album re-release pending.
Next Best Thing – EP (2004) – Full band recording with 3 original songs.
February Rain – EP (2003) – Solo recording with 4 original songs
Covers – Demo (2001) – Solo recording with 10 cover songs.
Some Past Venues:
The Hard Rock Café, Memphis, TN
The Knitting Factory, New York, NY
College of Mount St. Vincent, NY, NY
Cask'n Flagon-Oliver's, Boston, MA
Lincoln Park Casino, Lincoln, RI
Corporate Function, Los Angeles, CA
Arlene's Grocery, New York, NY
Rip Tides, Newport, RI
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Triumph Brewery, Princeton, NJ
Olive's, Providence, RI
Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
Westchester Univ., Westchester, PA
Pig’s Eye Pub, Hartford, CT
Ma. College of Pharmacy, Worc., MA
T.T. The Bear’s Place, Cambridge, MA
RiRa, Burlington, VT
La Bec Rouge, Hampton Beach, NH
Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA
U-MASS, Lowell, MA
Grizzly’s, Stratton Mt., VT
The Wobbly Barn, Killington, VT
Kenny's Castaways, New York, NY
“Basically, his lyrics are sensitive, his tunes are catchy, and he’s not ashamed to be shooting for a mainstream audience.”
The Boston Globe
“Even unplugged, John Brazile is just electric.”
Ryan Spaulding, The RSL Weblog
"He has the talent and the passion to go a very long way."
Dawn Fenton, Pulse Magazine
“After a few moments of absorbing the band's musicianship a popular adage came to mind; ‘either you got it or you don't.’ The John Brazile Band has definitely ..got it'.”
Michelle McClave, The Manhattan College Quadrangle
“Going at full force, Brazile requires your complete attention to fully appreciate every chord, every note, every word.”
Adam Shepherd, Newport This Week
“…like a cross between Springsteen, The Goo Goo Dolls and John Mayer... Solid, Heartfelt...”
Charlene Arsenault, Worcester Magazine
“John Brazile is…an impressive vocalist and guitarist, with a magnetic stage presence and intense passion…”
Eric Sweenor, In City Times
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Hey, I'm going on tour this summer and was wondering if you could possibly help me book a show in your area. Such as venues or clubs in your area. Just trying to get it all set up now.
Hey sweetie, It was so good to see u and susanna...It meant everything to Corey's parents and me that u came down to pay ur respects...I couldn't exspress enough how great u R for that...I had a good time watchin Kirk! thanks for sharing the magical world of music with me...Maybe in the future I can come up and see the babies until take care of 'em...oxoxo
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