The Councilmen are Keaton York (guitar/lead vox) Taylor Haley (drums)Julian Sanchez (bass/vox) Kyle Appleton (lead guitar/producer). The band formed May 2007. In a short amount of time they have gained they respect of many in the music business. Winning an opportunity to compete in the CBS Early Show Battle of the Bands (See Video), to playing with some really talented musicians, like Trainwreck, The Procession, Last American Buffalo, The Koffin Kats, The Rocketz, The Quakes, BigBang, Larry Bagby, Marc Ford to name a few.
Tammy Caputo, the producer of special events for the CBS Early Show said, “she chooses the videos that appear on the show from thousands of submissions.” Brian keyboard player from LAB describes The Councilmen’s music by saying “I can't help but hear some nirvana influence in some songs, Americana/bluesy material is really great, vocals are profesh and have their own sound, swagger, and a heartfelt quality."Tony from The Rockets says “Your band friggen rocks!! Great song writing!”.Bakotopia journalist describes the band, “The Councilmen do a great job of mixing music of a hundred different genres and putting their own dirty Bakersfield Air effect to the sound and creating something completely original that sounds like the world you grew up in.”
The Councilmen released their first CD July of 2007.
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“It’s that extra quality that some people have and some people don’t,” Guirado-Cheadle said. “We just think they’re really different, really special, very strong songwriting, great vocals.” Catalina Guirado - Cheadle
Director/SVP Artist Liaison & Development LP33.tv
“The Councilmen, remember this name! These guys are gonna be big in the music industry. Keaton York is one of the best writers I've seen in a long time! I'm blown away at the dedication and music ability these guys have!”
Rodney Powell
Drummer - (The Tennessee Three, Randy Travis, Donna Summer)
Band Review @ Bakotopia
"Any way I was on my way to Sandrini's for the Kris Special, Iron Outlaws, and the Councilmen show......" (Read more)
CBS Living Room Live Story
BY Maggie Anderson, Bakersfield Californian When Keaton York got a call from a number he didn't recognize at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, he almost didn't answer .....
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Absolutely Keaton....I already told Bob & Elaine what a great time we had that night. Hopefully we'll see you back soon!!! And I would luv to put together a dance to one of your songs!!! Good Luck with all your travels & upcoming shows. Talk to you soon
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