Originally a stage and recording name for Midwest singer-songwriter Thomas Fricilone, Raise High the Roof Beam has grown to a musical collective consisting of five members: Thomas, Wesley, Aly, Scott, and Brian. With a wide range of influences and musical styles the quintet offers an energy level and style that is hard to find. The band brings an eclectic array of acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, ukulele, piano, drum machines and synthesizers to performances that will not disappoint. Raise High the Roof Beam has been compared by friends and critics alike to artists such as Sufjan Stevens, The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Of Montreal, and The Flaming Lips
Raise High the Roof Beam has released a free concept EP that focuses on the idea of family, and is aptly titled Family EP. A specific family member or group individually inspired Fricilone’s songs for the EP. Family EP will reflect upon the ideas of what family means to an individual. How family can mean so much, and yet, one must not forget the battle within yourself to except how alone we are in this world. The EP also touches upon post-teen anxiety and the pressures of creating a life for oneself. You can download any and all of the tracks at RaiseHighTheRoofBeam.com
Along with the Family EP, Raise High the Roof Beam has been working hard to complete other musical projects that are soon to come. The projects include monthly songs dedicated to a famous person whose birthday coincides with that month and songs to help support charities and organizations.
Currently, Raise High the Roof Beam is booking shows for Summer 2008. The entire band is very excited to play your venue/bar/loft/basement/dungeon/bathroom/industrial warehouse.
If you're interesed in booking please contact Thomas: tfricilone [at] gmail.com or 7087321030
Email RHTRB at raisehightheroofbeammusic@gmail.com
RHTRB at The Castaway Collective (April 12 2008)
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word Wes, I thought about you today while on the beach in Southern Cali. I miss your music, your muse really. proud of you for carrying on. You are my bright sound! g
that would be great! well, ive been going to the elb for 2 and a half years, so i can throw in a good word for you guys to steve, the organizer. but if you want to see some of the bands that are always at the elb, you should check out this music festival thing going on april 26th in rockford at blackhawk park. the rikters are playing along with Kid, You'll Move Mountains(my favorite band), Inspector Owl, another one of my favorites, Imaginary Heroes, and Judah The Lyrical Rev. its bound to be a great show, and an overall great time.
hey guys!! Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed seeing you play.. you're entertaining, the instrumentals are fun and inventive, and I think you'll all go very far :)
You guys seriously rocked out last Sunday!! I'm so glad I stuck around. We should book another show together, we would love to play with you guys again. xox P. P (prickly pears)
Hey, no problem, you guys are awesome! Unfortunately we can't make it tonight - I run an open mic at Tea Essence and Ryan and I are going to perform some new stuff in preparation for a cabaret show we're in tomorrow. Hope the set is awesome tonight for you guys. - Elisabeth
thomas, you can come to my party whenever you want- I didn't mean to disclude you. However, I will be at your bday bash.you should hang out with bridget and i tuesday at 9:00 sharp
yeah bud, sorry, turns out i got a new job, and my first day is the day of your show, i feel bad, i really wanted to check you guys out! ill still spit a bunch of flyers on myspace tho. hope that helps
hmmm ill try and find someone to go with because my stupid car wont make it there haha..yeah, its that bad. but i may show up :]. see you then if i do!
Boo, I'm gonna be in Nashville until Tuesday. So sad I will miss Lauren. Is her boyfriend going to come and provide unnecessary amounts of liquor? Lemme know next time and I'll try to come out. How is Minty Fresh treating you?
good work friend! where are you playing? the fireside room again? because that was a good time. can't wait to hear your full band. i passed out a flier today.
