BRIAN MCGEE-guitar, harmonica, vocals DARIN GENTRY-fiddle & vocals CHAD HILDEBRAN-drums & vocals ZACK PLEMMONS-bass & vocals
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Cahootenany's in Johnson City, TN
The Evening Muse Nov 07, 2008
Jan 16 2009 at Snug Harbor in Charlotte NC
Nov 14-15, 2008
live in Studio B with Kim Clark. Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed playing "Hawk On The Highway"
Having spent his musical adolescence in Pennsylvanian punk rock trio Plow United, Brian McGee is not the most natural figurehead for a movement of new Americana. However, having spent the last ten years in Western North Carolina and immersing himself in the rich roots sound of the area, the musician has altered his songwriting palette and taken to fusing his punk rock heritage to some raw country sounds. The result is a blue-collar line in melodic country rock that sounds like the bastard love child of Guthrie and Springsteen.
His self-titled 2008 release, “BRIAN MCGEE & THE HOLLOW SPEED,” blends old-school country romps (Keep On Going) and doses of country-pop (Clouded Glass) with more hooks than a fisherman’s hat. The album maintains the same gritty, rockabilly speed across its entire first half, with the help of Transylvania County Fiddler, Darin Gentry. Further into the album and McGee's punk root's become more prevalent. It's evident in the music's unrelenting thrust and is equal parts rabble-rousing and poignant. This is music for beer-drinking, hard-living, American everymen and it's a joyful thrill ride from beginning to end.
Brian McGee & The Hollow Speed are one the road in support of their self-titled record, with tours taking them all over the East Coast. McGee is also playing solo shows with other Asheville songwriters for itimate "in-the-round" concerts. The band has shared the stage with THE EVERYBODYFIELDS, BLUE MOUNTAIN, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, TWO DOLLAR PISTOLS, ANDY FRIEDMAN & THE OTHER FAILURES, GILL LANDRY, IAN THOMAS, THE DIXIE BEE-LINERS...to name a few.
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"...he held it all together under a rough, raw-souled vocal, howling, growling and wailing style that suited roadhouse blues as well as brokenhearted country.............They made the audience wonder who was having more fun, the crowd or the band rocking in the groove of guitar and bass and hypnotizing fiddle..."-Michelle Moon, The WIRE, 8/2/06, New Hampshire
"...McGee approaches the country and punk genres with class and care, penning tunes that satisfy both genres, but that don't sell out to either one..."-TAKE 5 Asheville Citizen Times, 4/14/08 North Carolina
"...Brian McGee's music is raw Americana. He sounds like the child of Woody Guthrie, raised by Joey Ramone..."-Kim Clark, DJ & host of LOCAL COLOR @ WNCW 88.7fm
"...If you took the gritty charm of old-school country and injected it with the drive of punk rock, you might well end up with something very close to the music of Brian McGee and The Hollow Speed..."-Mountain Xpress, 2/13/08, North Carolina
"...this CD has that, greaser, punk rock, beer drinker holding up his bottle from the back of the room feel. “Hawk On The Highway” is a song that is covered in dirt and has the feeling of a shot of whiskey. The playing is top of the line. There are great grooves and fiddle playing without being too pop or too contrived. “Hell Is Open All Night” is a classic song to end a disc. If you like the country meets rockabilly sound, try this..."-Frank F.O.E., Freedom Of Expression Zine 2/23/08, Pennsylvania
"...Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed’s self titled debut album combines Americana, a little anger, and a couple saloon doors to hell....Rarely heard today, the group is inspired by storytelling reflected in their narrative lyrics. The aggressive delivery of the music with the sweet old fashioned titles like “Two Dollar Jacket” and “Hawk on the Highway” make you want to invite the whole band over for lemonade spiked with vodka..."- Liz Tomasetti, southcoast247.com, 3/15/08, Massachusetts
"...McGee’s reedy tenor stretches out over the proceedings, blending beautifully with former Freight Hopper and current Asheville solo artist Cary Fridley. Comparisons to the acoustic efforts of Uncle Tupelo could easily be made on songs like “That’s When The Night Comes On,” while the dark honky tonk shuffle of “Hell Is Open All Night” sounds like it could be a lost Hank Williams classic..."- Dave Brewer, High Country Press, 7/10/08, Boone, NC
"...He keeps a consistently down-home sensibility that makes it hard not to start seeing the world from his country-fried angle...this album is for hootin' and hollering, drowning your sorrows in booze or two-stepping with your little lady-all with a little bit of punk attitude thrown in..."-Bold Life, 8/1/2008, Flat Rock, NC
"...On this superb debut, Brian McGee seamlessly blends the attitude and angst he honed as front man of the punk rock trio Plow United with the timeless authenticity of old country and blues. The self-titled disc consists entirely or originals written by McGee, and while many pay unspoken homage to masters like Johnny Cash ("The Turnaround") and Elvis ("Built For You"), the stories and whiskey-soaked voice howling them are uniquely his own..."-Jake Frankel, Mountain Xpress, 9/20/08, Asheville, NC
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Artists/bands on this week's show include: Alice in Chains, Hank Williams, Patterson Hood, AC/DC, Fred Eaglesmith, Marty Robbins, William Elliott Whitmore, Brian McGee and The Hollow Speed, Mad Season, Mark Knopfler, Powder Mill, Mike Ness, and Buck Owens.
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Glad to see things are going well for you all and you're playing out like crazy. I like the newer tracks on here.
I'm excited to say we're coming to North Carolina on tour August 14th and 15th. We're only going to make it as far as Durham and Chapel Hill, but if those dates and places work for you, we'd love to play with you. Drop me a line at Ryan@Glad-Hearts.com. Cheers! -Ryan
That's a good question. Actually, there are plenty of crappy gigs to be had...it's the good ones that are tough to snag. Wish I had an answer for ya...too many bands, not enough clubs maybe.
hey brian and the guys... very cool music here and hello from seattle! our new record came out this week, were coming to your neck of the woods next month...try to make it out. take care -the lonely h
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
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