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Reigning Sound
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"Love & Curses" CD/LP! OUT NOW!



Asheville, North Carolina
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Member Since9/8/2005
Band Websitefacebook.com/reigningsound
Band MembersGreg Cartwright / Lance Wille / David Wayne Gay / Dave Amels
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Mar 27 2010 9:30P
Sivads of March @ Nocturnal Club (ALL AGES) Memphis, Tennessee
Apr 23 2010 8:00P
Earl (Mess-Around fest!) Atlanta, Georgia
Jun 17 2010 8:00P
La Sala Rossa w/ A-Bones, Bloodshot Bill Montreal, Quebec

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BIO:
Reigning Sound was formed in 2001 by Memphis, TN garage-punk legend Greg Cartwright (vocals/guitar), who is also known for his previous bands The Compulsive Gamblers and The Oblivians.

After Cartwright relocated his family to Asheville, N.C. in 2004, bassist David Wayne Gay, drummer Lance Wille and keyboardist Dave Amels joined him to complete the new line-up.

Reigning Sound’s debut,"Two Sides to Every Man", a three song 7" single, was released in May of 2001. One month later came their first full-length album "Break Up, Break Down" (Sympathy for the Record Industry). With its country-folk melodies, the first album was to be an early blueprint of where Cartwright’s songwriting was headed.

“Time Bomb High School,” (In the Red) was released in August 2002, and is known for its polished sound, pop hooks and near-perfect balance of classic R&B and rock-n-roll. Aside from the many stand-out originals on the album, cover songs like “Stormy Weather” and “Brown Paper Sack” prove Cartwright has mastered the art of revamping old songs and making them seem like his own.

The band's third album “Too Much Guitar,” (In the Red) was released in May of 2004. With recording help from fellow Memphians Jay Reatard and Alicja Trout of the The Lost Sounds, it’s by far Reigning Sound’s loudest and noisiest album to date. Songs laced with psych-pop, garage and soul under a blanket of fuzz is the vibe heard throughout the entire album. The obnoxiously loud “We Repel” opens this record and from the first chord it’s apparent that it’s not a sequel to any of their earlier records. An opening slot on a huge American tour with the Swedish garage band The Hives helped to promote the album shortly after its release.

“Reigning Sound: Live at Maxwell’s” (Telstar/Spoonful) was released in July of 2005, which was an interesting show to say the least. By the end of the gig Cartwright, with no back-up set, broke all but three guitar strings and still finishes the show for his usual rowdy crowd. This live album has a unique, rough-around-the-edges feel, not to mention it’s also the only place to find the stand out track “I Need You Now,” a soulful Sam Cooke cover song that allows Cartwright to pay homage to one of his favorite singers.

In September 2005 Reigning Sound released a rarities comp “Home for Orphans” (Sympathy for the Record Industry). The album features slower, moodier alternate versions of tunes from “Too Much Guitar” along with some other unreleased tracks.

Another live LP, “Reigning Sound: Live at Goner Records,” (Goner Records) was released in late January 2006. This is a daytime in-store performance recorded in June of 2005, and with its crystal clear production, gives listeners an accurate account of what Reigning Sound is all about. The album also hosts great cover songs like “Black Sheep” by Sam the Sham, “Tennessee” by Carl Perkins and “Do Something” by The Swingin’ Yo-Yo’s.

After spending a portion of 2005 recording a George Soule album with legends Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, the band once again began recording as a backing band with another rock legend, Mary Weiss of the 60s band The Shangri-Las, who is widely know for the hit song “Leader of the Pack.” Cartwright wrote nine of the 14 songs on the record, he also co-produced the album with Norton Records owner Billy Miller. The album “Dangerous Game” (Norton) was released in March 2007 and recieved rave reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine. Reigning Sound also performed the Cartwright tune "Stop & Think It Over" with Weiss on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

On August 11, 2009, Reigning Sound released its long-awaited album, "Love & Curses." The CD/LP is now available for purchase through In the Red Records webiste, Amazon.com, iTunes, and your local vinyl shop.

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truthPacifist

truthPacifist



Feb 9 2010 7:14 PM

important:
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNITED NATIONS:
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Maitreya=666

MAT 24:23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
RADIO DIXIGAS

tex dixigas



Feb 7 2010 3:11 PM

Radio Dixigas SUN 7.2.10 Remebering the late and great Jay Reatard.. to hot, to cool, to fast, to soon!!!!!! Never Forgotten! nervous patterns: you can't change (zaxxon) lost sounds: read it requiem mass for me (empty) jay reatard: death is forming (in the red) terror visions: blood in america (disordered) lost sounds: energy drink & the long walk home (empty) eunuchs: you must hate yourself (sack o shit) final solutions: rubber stamp test (goner) angry angles: you call it love (shattered) evil army: edge of destruction (get revenge) reatards: sour and vicious man (empty) original three: unplug (ptrash) nervous patterns: die like us (cochon) jay reatard: my shadow (in the red) lover: hunted (red lounge) reatards: break down (empty) lost sounds: i get nervous (in the red) Jay reatard: i know a place (goner) velvet underground: the black angel's death song (verve) (to Jay Reatard) useless eaters: hear / see (shattered) oblivians : clones (sftri) cheap time: ginger snap (in the red) magic kids: hey boy (goner) black bug: i don't like you (disordered) captain 9: goddamit i'm pissed (rip off) reigning sound :we repel each other (in the red) crash normal : hairy wine 2 ( rijapov) fresh and onlys : horrible door (trouble in mind) total control: retiree (iron lung) ty segall: cents (goner) bare wires: let down (milk n herpes) personal & the pizzas: brass knuckles (bubble dumb) hot machines: can't feel ( dusty medical) M.o.t.o. : real Stuff (shit sandwich)
Maddison (Mulligan Family)

Maddison (Mulligan Family)



Feb 3 2010 1:30 AM

if you or anyone you know is a musician tell em to check out my page, I've got the hook up! I help Capacity Productions and they help musicians. -check out my page for the banner to their site. =)
D.O.H.

D.O.H.



Jan 31 2010 2:49 PM


NEW ALBUM!

CD + SHIPPING!!!
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Robbi 612

Robbi T.



Jan 28 2010 9:23 PM

Many thanks for the friendship..
As usual, GREAT job on your last album!
Wonderful songs..Ciao, Robbi
Flaming Crystal Spearhead

Flaming Crystal Spearhead



Jan 28 2010 4:02 AM

looks ike a pretty cool party in march. will definitely try to swing by
Stupidity

Stupidity



Dec 21 2009 8:45 AM


Happy Holidays from Stockholm guys!

The new album is great, hope to see you soon!

Best,

Stupidity
Roberto

Roberto



Dec 20 2009 9:14 PM

My "LOVE AND CURSES" review out now on the Italian mag/webzine FREAK OUT:

http://www.freakout-online.com/album.aspx?idalbum=1822
eBandaGoGo

eBandaGoGo



Dec 20 2009 8:56 PM

Happy Christmas & Merry Holidaze!
alba

alba veryser



Dec 15 2009 7:53 PM

can't live without your music, makes me dream in a melancholic and therapeutic way...
come back soon to Spain!
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Dec 14 2009 3:22 AM

Comfort & Joy!
Gregory

Gregory



Nov 24 2009 4:25 AM

OUTSTANDING show last night at the Horseshoe in Toronto... so inspired! Thanks to Greg and the gang from another Greg! xoxox come back soon.
cybercub

cybercub



Nov 23 2009 2:28 AM

Your So Strange LIVE @ Mohawk Pl. Buffalo, NY 11-21-09
Enjoy !!
http://www.youtube.com/user/cybercub#p/a/u/0/EzwWK12OMB4
cybercub

cybercub



Nov 19 2009 6:17 PM

Saturday Night at the Mohawk, Buffalo, NY
Can't wait! You do read your comments!
RocknRoll Nurse

RocknRoll Nurse



Nov 17 2009 3:50 PM

Saturday's show in Memphis was fantastic..what a great band! Every song is note for note perfect.
LOVE from Memphis.
Pam
RocknRoll Nurse
Julie

Julie



Nov 14 2009 9:38 AM

Will you be coming to Los Angeles? Please?!
Mr.Lett

Mr.Lett



Nov 14 2009 9:38 AM

Asheville, North Carolina to night! I Wish!!!

What about Norway?
donato

donato



Nov 13 2009 5:35 PM

banker and a liar the best songs ever
reigning sound...........really greatest
kisses
P Wan

P Wan



Nov 11 2009 4:43 AM

No Texas shows?
The Runaway Catholics

The Runaway Catholics



Nov 11 2009 4:43 AM

Lookin' forward to your show down here in T.O!!!
The Tundra Fucks

The Tundra Fucks



Nov 7 2009 4:14 PM

We like!!!!!!
Katarameno Syndromo

Katarameno Syndromo



Nov 7 2009 4:09 PM

come to Lebanon!!
Scott

Scott Tarasco



Nov 7 2009 4:09 PM

Come to California!!!!
DEAD GHOSTS

DEAD GHOSTS



Oct 28 2009 6:01 PM

come to Vancouver!
le Bal Des Freaks radio show, les Mardi 20/21h00

le Bal Des Freaks radio show, les Mardi 20/21h00



Oct 25 2009 1:42 AM

please come to france !!!
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