Mike Mulcahy - guitar/vocals
Heather O'Brien - vocals/percussion
Colin Williams - drums
Michael Scott Duplessis - bass/keys/guitar/accordian
John Hasbrouck - bass/mandolin/guitar
Brian Wilkie - guitar/pedal steel
Matt Gandurski - guitar
MJ on Americana Roots Podcast Episode 49
...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".
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
Influences
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Gram Parsons, Wilco, Son Volt, Old 97s, The Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, The Byrds, The Band, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, Whiskey Town, Paul Burch, Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Peter Rowan, Nick Drake, Lyle Lovett, Lucero, 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 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. Upright bass player 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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"Just as unhurried as it is precious and reflective. The atmosphere is serene; you’ll pick
every word that is uttered and find a world that normally goes at a million miles an hour
slow to a relaxing canter. "
Hey Yall I finally have an update on recording! Yes I'm going into the studio and I'd love to have some help from my friends. How well that's the easy part I've already got two songs chosen and I'm looking at a number of others but I'd like to get some real and honest input on the songs I have on my page on video. There's 4 total and I'm considering some of them but I'd really like to have yall speak up and let me know if you'd buy these. Yes I know what you're saying IS HE NUTS for asking us! Well not really since you are my fans as well as friends and because of you I do what I do.
We're playing with 4 other bands at The Kinetic Playground on April 26th and the band with the most fans in attendance that night get's to play at 10,000 lakes! So now we need your help. If you only can see us once this year, make it this show. We're the last band to play,but get there early to make sure you get in!
And check out the review of our debut album, "Volume & Verse", in the April/May issue of Relix Magazine, on news stands now!
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