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Mike Mulcahy - guitar/vocals
Heather O'Brien - vocals/percussion
Kiley O'Brien - vocals
Colin Williams - drums
Brian Wilkie - guitar/pedal steel/bass
Matt Gandurski - guitar
Ira Sussman - bass
...Notable Quotables
"Album 2 is even stronger that their debut. They can sing, they can write and they have good taste in special guests."
-Richard Milne, 93.1 WXRT
"Every element on this album comes together perfectly. A strong country sound with influences of blues, bluegrass, Midwest rock and rich vocals makes it very unique. Fans of any music genre deserve the opportunity to discover Majors Junction."
-Mark D., US99.5 America's Country Station
"They are defined best as a remarkable cooperation between saloon rockers and an orchestra. As if the desert has hidden them under an enormous rag red of velours."
-John Gjaltema, altcountry.nl
"Mulcahy writes the sober achy ballads and kicky jumpers of the country music style, and he's good., ...Here's a man going down the road with a lot on his mind, but he's not in Kansas anymore., ...licks knock on Dylan's and The Band's door..."
-Jim Wallace, The Montpelier Bridge
"Cool stuff. Very tasty, fun, fun CD!"
-Ray Randall, AmericanaRoots.com
"Chicago's Majors Junction are a tuneful roots act with enegetic arrangemnts and dextereous musicianship. The groups latest record, Confluence, twists Americana into colorful new shapes without sacrificing an ounce of authenticity."
-Seven Days, Burlington VT
Influences
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Gram Parsons, Jerry Jeff Walker, Beer, Old 97s, The Jayhawks, Booze, The Byrds, The Band, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, Whiskey Town, Paul Burch, Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Peter Rowan, Nick Drake, Lyle Lovett, Townes Van Zandt, Josh Ritter.
Rich textures created by the band have been described as “Plush Lonesome Western Blues”. Attracting a listener base whose musical taste transcends different genres, Majors Junction produces a diverse meld of country honky-tonk blues with folk undertones and hints of bluegrass pickin' and good old rock & roll. It is a unique sound that celebrates individuality and hard work, two qualities the band shares with its hometown of Chicago.
The band came onto the scene in 2003 with their debut release "A Desert Oasis". Local garnered praise has propelled the group to better gigs and a growing fan base.
Their second release "Confluence" in 2006 received uplifting reviews from the US and abroad. Providing upbeat rockers and smooth ballads the album shows off the songwriting and performance abilities that put this band at the forefront of the Chicago country scene.
“Good Versus Evil” (August 2009) has them mining the roots of American music, Majors Junction gain inspiration from blues, country and rock, handling each with male/female dual vocals and a clear love for the forms that inspired them.
The husband and wife duo of Mike Mulcahy and Heather O'Brien along with Heather’s sister Kiley O’Brien provide the upfront harmonies that give the band a rich sound. Mulcahy plays guitar and writes the majority of songs for the band having song topics ranging from religious intolerance to a future ruled by robots. Other members of the band include Ira Sussman on upright bass, Colin Williams on the drums and Matt Gandurski on the Telecaster. Colin also co-produces all of the albums with Mulcahy and has been with the band since its conception back in 2002.
Beyond the core of Majors Junction there is a family of musicians throughout Chicago that joins the band regularly to satiate any musical palate. Drummer Mark Janus, Bassist Tom Conlon, Multi-instrumentalist Michael Scott Duplessis, upright bass player Roger Sherman, pedal steel ace Brian Wilkie, fiddle player Allie Kral and slide guitar player John Hasbrouck are just a few of the musicians that join the band live and in studio.
Majors Junction can be regularly seen and heard at Chicago clubs like Martyrs’, The House of Blues and The Hideout, and also perform at festivals like the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival, Metronome Festival, Taste of Chicago and the Greeley Stampede in Colorado.
hey guys! congrats on the new album! if you are ever looking for a local band, i'd love to open up for you guys or play another gig together. peace! sara
Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
Check out sample tracks from our new album, Falling Together Falling Apart, on our Myspace Page.
"All in all, Aaron Koppel and company...have produced a lovely, lively collection marked by intelligent writing, emotional depth, and sterling musicianship." -Neil Tesser
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio..not mastered and pretty close to finished mixing. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! Ruby Jane
JFJO returns to CHICAGO at the House of Blues on SAT. APRIL 4th with the new quartet lineup, in support of 'Winterwood' - the new studio album available as FREE download at www.JFJO.com! Fifth World opens. See you there!
JFJO returns to CHICAGO at the House of Blues on SAT. APRIL 4th with the new quartet lineup, in support of 'Winterwood' - the new studio album available as FREE download at www.JFJO.com! Fifth World opens. See you there!
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!
Here's a listen to the ultimate 3/17 song.
Get in the spirit and add the song to your MySpace page and share "St. Patrick's Day" with all your friends !! (go to my myspace page and add the song from the player).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RADIO COUNTRY CLUB
1st March 2006 - 1st March 2009
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Country Music - Best Regards
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