Perkasie plays loud, fun, old-timey music. Here's what people say about us:
"Easy comparisons would be Woody Guthrie, Simon and Garfunkel, or Bright Eyes' countrified Cassadaga, but the natural chemistry and playfulness among the band members foster a comforting aura that's hard to pre-manufacture."-Impose
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"...So if you get a chance to see Perkasie live, do it. You’ll get to be one of the people that says, “I saw them when . . . . ,” and you’ll get to be a part of their story. Plus, you’ll be tapping your toes and spinning in circles. With their sense of musical history, their talent, their obvious affection for each other, these guys will be begging description for years to come. Let’s hope they continue to defy it."
-Andi Cumbo of AndiLit.com
The mostly Lancaster–based quintet Perkasie have been compared to Bright Eyes more than once, which is way off. Rather, these kids' bubblegum baroque–folk is much more in line with Philly's excitable Bee Team and Extraordinaires. For proof, dig the boisterous boy–girl vocals and saloon–style piano on "Down by the Riverside" and the old–timey swagger and wartime imagery of their best song, "The Fightin' 13th." "Ginger Sobs" is pretty great too, a happy–go–lucky hoedown belying darker lyrics ("And I can hear my mother crying/ The ginger sobs in perfect time"). Led so energetically by singer/pianist Alex Wash and Philly–based songwriter Kate Foust, Perkasie are most certainly ready for prime time. -Doug Wallen, Philadelphia Weekly
One of our favorite new local discoveries is Perkasie based out of Lancaster. Described by the Philly Weekly as "bubblegum baroque pop," and frequently compared to Bright Eyes, Perkasie are more Puff The Magic Dragon meets Lynyrd Skynyrd meets O Brother Where Are Thou than Woody Guthrie meets Left Banke meet The 1910 Fruitgum Company. Just the idea of that has the senses working overtime!
Fronted by guitarist Alex Walsh, the five piece also includes Dom Billett on drums, vocalist Kate Foust, Danny Sadler on bass and Ben Roth on guitar. They have one EP behind them and a full album on the way. While the band does mine some familiar musical territory like Bright Eyes, they also recall the Dead circa Workingman's and The Band. Mostly though, the band has a broad musical range and versatility; they're finding their voices and we're digging what we're hearing. - Bruce Warren, WXPN.
SEND ALL BOOKING REQUESTS TO: perkasiemusic@gmail.com, or call 717 330 4877. Thanks!
thankyou. we are much better now. once we realized what was happening we all FREAKED out, and then penned some choice words... thanks for understanding
hey guys and gal, we are SOOOOO sorry for the recent communications from our mail box..twas written by someone we have never met. they are no longer working with us. but...thanks for telling it like it is. You guys rock! have a great summer!
Dear friends, I have just uploaded a new song called "The uses of enchantment". Please have a listen and tell me what you think. Thanks for your time, I hope you're well. Kind regards Paper kites
Really glad to see you guys breaking out! Safe travels on the tour dates.
See back around town,
Best,
Angelo M.
ps if you around on thurs july 9th stop by dipco (8-11pm) having my east cost release show... w/ special guest Bob Beach Trio and others lots of good music.
duderinos- hope the show in philly went well. and congratulations on your intricate subterfuge, i would totally have been there otherwise. well played. see you at the free-est fest ever of all time this year.
Hey thanks for adding us and your support, hope you like our songs, let me know what you think :-). If you could spread the word about us with your friends that would be great....and hopefully see you over there, we'll be in PA and NY starting on August 15th ...oh..... and keep in touch ! David
Great to hear you on WXPN! Glad things are taking off for you guys.
Wanted to let you know I have songs up on myspace from the new cd. It releases next week while I'm out in West on tour but at end of tour I'm having a Lancaster area release at Dipco July 9th thurs 8pm if you guys are around it would be great to see you again.
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