Often recognized as something from the late 90's, P&B has a broad combination of influences including Led Zeppelin, U2, Jeff Buckley, Pink Floyd, Toad the Wet Sprocket & many others.
Making of.......Part 1 Pine and Battery in the studio
"Southern" Live @ The Whisky A GoGo
Pine: to yearn intensely and persistently.
Bat·tery: a group of two or more cells connected together to furnish electric current.
San Francisco is a hotbed for live music these days. For the first time since the 60s, musicians are coming together to form bands that revolutionize sounds that have San Francisco citizens coming out in droves to hear live music once again. Certainly no scene is stronger than the Rock n’ Roll scene, and the new band on the block creating quite a buzz is Pine and Battery.
Consisting of Rick Munoz (drums), AJ Leighton (bass), Andy Weller (guitar) and Jeff Campbell ( lead vocals and guitar), Pine and Battery combines years of experience with stellar talent to give Rock n’ Roll the fresh makeover it’s been needing. The four members come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds but share the common roots of rock and draw from their past band experiences to collaborate in a way that San Francisco hasn’t seen since it’s heyday.
Jeff Campbell, the front man for the band, penned the bands first single “Southern” – currently on heavy rotation in the Bay Area - is a song about getting ahead and not letting your fears hold you back from what you want. The song combines an acoustic ballad with a rock hard edge that is demonstrative of the band’s smooth yet vibrant and solid sound. A Philadelphia native, Campbell moved to San Francisco specifically for the Rock scene he had heard was developing: "This town is full of so much culture and rock n' roll is the center of it." Campbell does a good deal of the band’s songwriting but asserts that when they come together in the studio or for rehearsals, it is always a collaborative effort with all four contributing equally.
The band formed in 2005 when Campbell and Weller met at a gig in San Francisco one night. Shortly after they started collaborating on some of the music that Campbell had been writing; low and behold it was a solid match. Later added to the mix were Munoz and Leighton making up the rhythm section, bringing their current project into full fruition in late 2006. When asked who they sound most like, the answers vary from Jeff Buckley to U2 to Foo Fighters. The common thread amongst the four members though is their strong allegiance to the classic rock of the 70s and then it’s resurgence again in the 90s. Currently, Pine and Battery is the artist of the month on KFOG, garnering huge hits on their myspace page where you can hear new live tracks soon to come out on their forthcoming EPK.
And what can listeners expect from their next album due out in ’09? Campbell promises it to be “more raw and a bit more edgy”, with the same electrical current and persistence to make great music that originally drew the four members together to form: Pine and Battery.
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hey! just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here, just enjoying a peaceful day. Have a great Sunday :) much love ~adrian edward
the fact that i'm driving to LA at the end of this month and wanted your record to listen to. that's the difference. and you've ruined it. hope you're satisfied.
muwah! thanks for coming to the sauna that was portland. its much coolers today....lol. it was great you see you boys again. i dig the new songs and the sweaty hugs :) lata!
I still owe you guys 10 bucks for the CD you gave me last night. I'll keep an eye on your upcoming shows and make sure I get it to you next time you come through Redding =)
Great music! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Peace,
Hey! My pleasure. Was rockin'.
I'm just about done editing this wedding, then I'll finish you guys up. The promo shots are about done, and I have 20-30 live ones to touch up. I'll send some batches along as I finish them.
Thanks man!
-clay
Hey man, actually I live in central Cali I had been in Vacaville to meet up with some old friends and lucked out being there the same time as you were so I prob wont make your show but if you ever travel farther south let me know for sure!! YOU GUYS ROCK!
hey hey. was great hangin out with you guys yesterday. sounded great, given the room. Looking forward to Cafe du Nord, and come see New Mongtomery at The Metro on May 15th!
no dignity lost at all! you guys did awesome, despite the shitty system! i was totally stoked to finally see you guys. i cant wait till i live down there and we can see you all the time! :)
