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Romantica
Americana / Folk / Pop



BELFAST / MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since6/28/2004
Band WebsiteWWW.ROMANTICAMUSIC.COM
Band MembersBen Kyle, Luke Jacobs, James Orvis, Jessy Greene, Tony Zaccardi
InfluencesWe wear them proudly I guess.
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Sounds LikeGram Parsons, Nick Drake, Iron and Wine, Elliot Smith, Ryan Adams, Crosby Stills and Nash, Tom Petty, Wilco, The Wallflowers, Bruce Springsteen, Calexico, Belle and Sebastian, Van Morrison, Sufjan Stevens, Ray Lamontagne, Damien Rice, Old 97's, The Eagles

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Record Label2024 Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 9 2009 5:00P
Cities 97 - Oake on the Water Stillwater, Minnesota
Jul 10 2009 5:00P
Basilica Block Party - w/ The Jayhawks & The Black Crowes Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 12 2009 6:30P
Bastille Day Block Party Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 17 2009 9:00P
RiverSong Folk Music Festival Hutchinson, Minnesota
Jul 18 2009 1:00P
The Beer Dabbler Showcase at Highland Fest Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jul 21 2009 12:00P
Northrop Summer Session - U of M Minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 8 2009 6:00P
MN Zoo w/ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Apple Valley, Minnesota

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**Read a really cool Madison.com interview with Ben Kyle!**

4 Stars in Paste! Click on Kanye to read the review!

"YOU'LL WANT TO SAY YOU SAW THEM NOW" Village Voice, NYC

"For anyone worrying that the Americana genre has become a repository of the bad irony of hipsters and has-been quacks, fear not: Romantica is here to save the day. Singer/songwriter Ben Kyle is the latest in a long line of European exports to reinvigorate a genre by reclaiming it as his own—“God walks on the water, I walk through the rain,” he sings. With one foot still in his home country, and one taking a tentative step into the mess of promises and disappointments on the other side of the pond, Kyle and his bandmates dust off the brilliance at the heart of America. Most albums with such ambitious titles fall ?at in their attempt; Kyle—in songs and voice that sit comfortably between Jeff Tweedy and Ryan Adams—dwells comfortably in the long shadows cast by his forefathers while leaving his own undeniable stamp on the proceedings."
David Mead, PASTE Magazine


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Marianne





Jul 4 2009 8:24 AM

Hello together,
I wish you a happy 4th of July and a nice weekend.
Greetings from Germany
Marianne
The Music Rhino





Jul 1 2009 2:19 PM

Romantica on the air this week on House of Mercy radio, London......show runs Saturday on three platforms
www.taintradio.org
www.totalrock.com
www.radiofreepoenix.com
check for schedules...
Colin Heppell


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Jun 15 2009 10:24 PM

NICE TUNES GUYS, ALL THE BEST :)
Woman in the World





Jun 13 2009 3:29 AM

Hello boys. Hope all is well.
CarMa





Jun 7 2009 10:49 PM

what a great show last night at the otc, despite the fact that i did not hear "oscar wilde" (que lastima). all is forgiven!
Kyle Skinner Experience





Jun 1 2009 8:55 PM

When is that new album going to drop??
Jonathan





May 30 2009 6:32 PM

Come to Baton Rouge and/or New Orleans!
ustin





May 28 2009 8:19 AM

come back for more 5x5's! your right too, your music is super legit
Kay





May 16 2009 8:33 AM

What an amazing show it was tonight boys! Ben your voice was rocking amazing just like your boots. Luke you have an awesome tenor voice, it was a pleasure to meet you! Jimmy and Tony thank you for the dancing beats. In the great words of Tony: thank you very much... You were all amazing. Keep on rockin! Can't wait till next time.
Alexa Marie





May 14 2009 3:28 PM

We had a blast at your show and really look forward to the next time we can see you guys! Great job and have so much fun on the rest of your tour.
Joe





May 12 2009 9:08 PM

I miss you guys already. Enjoy the West coast!
Alexa Marie





May 11 2009 9:12 PM

We are so excited to see you guys, we've dubbed today "Romantica Eve". CAN'T WAIT!
Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles





May 11 2009 7:14 PM

We're doing our best to get people excited about your show in Idaho! Have fun down south we'll see you soon.
You just got Lea..D!





Apr 29 2009 1:54 PM

You have no idea how stoked I am that you are coming to Boise, Idaho - I never though it would happen!!!! I can't wait to hear you live! Thanks for making my week! Cheers, Lea
JARL & COE





Apr 28 2009 3:55 PM

Ahhhh...I like this sound. I believe we are cut from the same cloth. Good vibes that are easy to understand by young and old alike.
Keep up the great work guys!!
Andrew





Apr 28 2009 3:04 AM

I am currently sitting here listening to "It's Your Weakness That I Want," losing my mind waiting for you to come to Indiana...Please!!!!!!!!!!!

It's been far too long since I've seen you....Summerfest '07

COME TO INDIANA PLEASE
La La Lace





Apr 27 2009 9:06 PM

Hello mr. jimmy o and mates...
thank ya for the request of friendship. (;
sorry if it took me a while to respond, i forgot about M.S.
Friends of Mr. RKD you say?! ahhhhh, you gotta love that man. Yes, indubitably an amazing musician and person. So, any friends of his, i assume must be some frickin awesome folks.
dude, your video above with the puppets and stacked tv's is quite astounding. I love your music and style. Sounded like tom petty having a mexican stand off with a mariachi band. In my opinion, i'd be watching and listen in suspense with a fat joint. (; since tom petty's sound i am captivated by and my birthday is cinco de mayo. haha
When in may yall playing? hope before the 18th, thats when i leave for my adventure through Europe. I would love to check yall jamming. I will be in santa cruz, so it might just work.
any who fella's, nice to meet yall, keep it kickin and living in the moment.


lace

P.S: i concur sir!!! This valiant moment is what we got in our hands.
(: Can i get a soul clap for albert! (;
Daniel Mark Faller





Apr 24 2009 5:24 PM

greetings from Idaho / USA...thanks for your friendship...daniel
♥ALOHA♥





Apr 23 2009 10:34 PM

OOPs and Santa Monica.....thats even closer!!!!
♥ALOHA♥





Apr 23 2009 10:33 PM

You are coming to San Diego!!!!! OMG I cant wait to see you guys.
Chris Deschner





Apr 21 2009 5:30 PM

Hello,

many thanks for the friendship! Yes, GP is a major influence...

Kind regards,
Chris
Reed KD





Apr 20 2009 7:06 PM

We love you too! Come out soon so we can share the heat wave and 22 miles of beach!

♥ Reed
Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles





Apr 15 2009 6:53 PM

we are stoked to play with you guys again. already putting the word out for our may show. hope to make a big one even on a monday.
The Mad Ripple





Apr 13 2009 4:58 AM

dude i saw your brother at the bar last night

we talked about jesus and black saturday

smart kid that joel kyle
Metromix Twin Cities





Apr 9 2009 5:19 PM

AWESOME show last night.

Here's some pics:

http://twincities.metromix.com/music/photogallery/romantica-and-carrie-rodriguez/1088208/content
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