Based in Athens, Georgia, The Normaltown Flyers have been playing their good time/up tempo music since 1979. Favorite quote- "It's Country but it's not. It's Folk but it's not. It's Rock and Roll but it's not." The band finally settled on calling it "Pickup Truck Rock and Roll." Nuff said!
Band members are Brian Burke-singer, writer, acoustic and electric guitars. Tom Ryan-bass, vocals, and occasional saxophone. For the last several years Deane Quinter has handled the drum duties. Guitarist Davis Causey joins the Flyers when his schedule permits. Recently the group has been able to enlist John Keane (of John Keane Studios) to fill in for Davis when he is unable to make a show. John has been very instrumental in a large portion of the band's recordings.
No Flyer show is complete without Mike "Bubba" Paulk. He currently serves as ambassador for the Flyers at most shows, and was the Road Manager during the Mercury/Nashville years. When talking about the Flyers it is difficult to leave out the endearing charm of "Bubba." If you come to a show, look around for him. He'll be there helping the guys with the gear or whatever else needs to be done.
The Flyers gained popularity with their regular performances at Allen's in Athens, Georgia and in other regional venues. In 1989 they attracted the attention of legendary Nashville producer Harold Shedd. Harold signed the band to Mercury/Nashville in 1990. They produced two CDs and two excellent videos for "Rockin' The Love Boat" and "Country Boy's Dream." The projects were well received critically, but were not hits with the CD buying public and the record deal ended in 1993.
Currently the group performs regionally at all types of functions, clubs and concerts. Also Tom Ryan and Brian Burke do an excellent acoustic duo that has grown quite popular.
The Normaltown Flyers thank Kathryn Edmonds, Jo and John Keane, and Rachel O'Neal for starting our MySpace page. Cheers!
Influences
Buddy Holly, Elvis, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Beatles, Rolling Stones
Awesome Music! I LOVE "Anything for you". Wish you were not so far away from me, cause I sure would love to hear you guys play live. Best Wishes in all you do!
Save the date Oct. 25! Rachel's cd release party at The Melting Point. It is a songwriters in the round...you started this!! In the meantime...screwdrivers on the back porch soon?
That damn "Anything For You" is a hit. I just wish the rest of the world knew it. I've always loved your version. Glad to see you're on the ol' myspace.
