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Majors Junction
Americana / Blues / Country

Plush.Lonesome.Western.Blues



Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/11/2009
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   Majors Junction: General Info
Member Since5/18/2005
Band Websitewww.majorsjunction.com
Band MembersMike Mulcahy - guitar/vocals
Heather O'Brien - vocals/percussion
Kiley O'Brien - vocals
Colin Williams - drums
Michael Scott Duplessis - bass/keys/guitar/accordian
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 - Netherlands and Belgium


Buy the NEW Release "Confluence".

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Buy Confluence



Buy A Desert Oasis
Buy "A Desert Oasis"

"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

InfluencesJohnny 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.

Sounds LikeGood timing music.
Record LabelNorth of Nashville Records, LLC
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 20 2009 10:00P
WDCB 90.9FM-Hambone Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Aug 21 2009 9:00P
The Hideout-CD Release Party Chicago, Illinois
Dec 12 2009 7:00P
Congress Theatre Chicago, Illinois

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   About Majors Junction




Bio

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 bigger gigs and a growing fan base.

Their latest release "Confluence" has been receiving rave 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 Americana scene.

The husband and wife duo of Mike Mulcahy and Heather O'Brien provide the upfront harmonies that give the band a rich sound. Mulcahy writes the majority of songs for the band and is a graduate of the University of Iowa School of English. Moving from the serious to the satirical he provides a scope for the listener but will not disavow the intelligence of his audience. Other members of the band include left handed Telecaster slinger Matt Gandurski and Colin Williams who drives the beats on the drums and other percussive instruments. Colin also co-produced “Confluence“ 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 Americana palate. 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 CBGB Festival, Taste of Chicago and the Greeley Stampede in Colorado.

The new album "Confluence" melds together a pleasurable roots experience exploring some beautiful instrumentation ranging from mandolin, fiddle, pedal steel to horns, harmonica, piano, B3 and plenty of guitars and vocal harmonies. It is a musical treat that is leaving listeners awaiting the release of the bands third album expected soon.




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Jul 6 2009 12:53 AM

No Poster yet but I'd like to remind you about the Horner park concert (2741 w montrose) series this friday june 10th. Ill be hitting the stage with Colin Gilmore and Mike Mangione at 7:00 pm.
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Jun 8 2009 1:28 AM

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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!
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Jun 5 2009 5:17 PM

Peace from Music City!!!  
The CHUCKIES - Debut album out now!





Jun 6 2009 8:17 AM

Howdy,

We are The Chuckies from KBA/GBG, Sweden & we are proud to get to know you!

The Chuckies is an "acoustic" version of The Chuck Norris Experiment which serves brand new Chuckies songs mixed with classic CNE tracks.

Our swell debut album is released on white 12" vinyl by www.myspace.com/tornadoriderecords. The CD version will be released by Nicotine Records this summer! Digital downloads are available everywhere, for example iTunes & Amazon.


We will celebrate these two cool releases with a mini-tour in Italy late september, check our MySpace page for updates on this. Wanna help out? Let us know!

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Jun 5 2009 4:14 PM

Howdy,

We are The Chuckies from KBA/GBG, Sweden & we are proud to get to know you!

The Chuckies is an "acoustic" version of The Chuck Norris Experiment which serves brand new Chuckies songs mixed with classic CNE tracks.

Our swell debut album is released on white 12" vinyl by www.myspace.com/tornadoriderecords. The CD version will be released by Nicotine Records this summer! Digital downloads are available everywhere, for example iTunes & Amazon.


We will celebrate these two cool releases with a mini-tour in Italy late september, check our MySpace page for updates on this. Wanna help out? Let us know!

Take care now!

/ The Chuckies
10 NEW TRACKS IN OUR PLAYER!
GOING ON ITALIAN MINI-TOUR IN SEPTEMBER!!
www.myspace.com/thechuckies
www.chuckgear.com (Official merchandise)
www.myspace.com/thechucknorrisexperiment
Aaron Koppel





May 24 2009 6:17 PM

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



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MILES NIELSEN





May 27 2009 8:59 PM

Looking forward to seeing you next saturday at Reggies.... it's been to long!!
Ruby Jane





Jun 3 2009 11:45 PM

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
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Apr 21 2009 3:51 AM

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Apr 11 2009 8:08 PM

Tonight at the Nestor in Fargo - S FACTOR with- JAIK WILLIS & HYDROPONIC PARTY PANTS
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Apr 1 2009 2:48 PM

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!
Roots Connection





Mar 26 2009 7:33 PM

Hi Majors Junction
WE ARE NOW ONLINE WITH OURS CDS.
THIS IS THE SIGNAL THAT THE LIFE GOES ON.
WE WANT TO GO ON...

AND SO IN THE MEMORY OF A FRIEND THAT WE'LL NEVER FORGET HERE WE ARE:

ROOTS CONNECTION "ANIMYSTIC"
OUR SECOND LP .
(PHISICALLY ONLY IN ITALY FROM THE 1TH OF APRIL 2009).
IT'S ENRICO MICHELETTI LAST WILL.



ROOTS CONNECTION - 2003
OUR FIRST ALBUM.
IT'S A MEETING BETWEEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND DIFFERENT KIND OF MUSIC.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)





Mar 31 2009 3:59 PM

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!
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Mar 11 2009 2:26 AM

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Feb 27 2009 9:33 PM

We had a great time playing with you last night!

You guys all sound awesome!
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