Sand Machine is: Jay Hepburn - vocals, guitar, harmonica; Dave Hepburn - vocals, drums, percussion; Jeremy Bates - guitar, vocals; Noah Scanlan - bass, banjo; Mai Mochida - organ, electric piano
Influences
The Beatles, The Band, Neil Young, Cake, Bob Dylan, Cracker, Simon & Garfunkel, CCR, Pearl Jam, The Kinks, The Who, Booker T & the MG's, The Hollies, White Stripes, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Radiohead, Black Crowes, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains, Beach Boys, Jefferson Airplane, Elvis, Oasis, John Lennon, Soundgarden, Turtlebone, Kingsmen, Crosby Stills & Nash, Elvis Costello, STP, Longpigs, Blur, Marcy Playground, Chuck Berry, Traffic, Wolfmother, Black Keys
Some folks dubbed a radio they had been bringing to the beach for many years Sand Machine because it was filled with sand, yet it still worked. Inspired by its persistence and dedication to music, they named their band after it. Its called Sand Machine. Their songs range from driving stomp to trudging waltz, from social commentary to storytelling to emotional revelation. Sand Machine is the Hepburn twins, Jay and Dave, Jeremy Bates and Noah Scanlan. Besides playing consistently in Boston and other parts of New England, they play other places like NYC, Pittsburgh, and Nashville. Sand Machine released a new full-length CD titled Porch & Space in 2006. It is now available at CDBaby.com. See www.sandmachine.com for more info.
"This is music with a brain, music with heart - most of all music that will draw you in and hold your attention in a myriad of ways, and that will leave you glad you took the time to listen...Sand Machine are something fresh and interesting in a world filled with imitators and duplicators. There are moments of uplifting joy, as well as fear and self-doubt. There are songs that'll make you want to get up and bop like a dirty Grateful Dead fan, and songs that will make you pour yourself another shot of Jack Daniels into that glass you havent washed in years."
- www.askewreviews.com
"The impressive thing is that Sand Machine put their personal stamp on each song That these guys can play as well as they do and still stay out of each others way is another feat... Lyrical strengths abound...Every track is an accomplishment in song craft as music, lyrics, and vocal approach provid[ing] a tapestry of oddball humor and damn good roots rock."
- Skope Magazine Online
"With a powerful arsenal of songs, a respectable history, and a new CD out, Sand Machine seems poised to take on the industry...This pop-meets-melancholy sound might be too scattered a range for a less experienced group, but Sand Machine tackles their breath of expression with passion and skill."
- InSite Magazine
"Now emerging as saviors to rockin twins everywhere are Jay and Dave Hepburn of the up and coming band Sand Machine. With guitarist Jeremy Bates and bassist Noah Scanlan, the Quincy-based quartet has become one of Boston's most intriguing new bands. As dozens of post-punk Interpol clones multiply like fungal spores over the city, Sand Machine sticks to its idiosyncratic sound. Mixing the Deadpan delivery of Cake with shades of The Band's rootsy harmonies and a healthy dose of The Beatles, Sand Machine doesn't sound like anyone in the city. Despite the heavy influence of these giants, there's something strange and fresh about Sand Machine's sound. "
- Christopher Blagg, The Boston Herald Sand Machine
we should do a show together, or we should just come see you guys kick asssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Thanks for the gig report! Glad you had a good time. The party was great! Random mix of people (of course). I don't know if everyone else had a good time but I sure did! Played the best game of pool in my life (and people actually witnessed it)! And I didn't get home til 5:30am (post time-change)...ugh
mermaids heart rock music: "walk on water" by ozzy; "waterloo sunset" by the kinks; "octopus's garden" and "yellow submarine" by the beatles; "water song" by hot tuna; and, of course "you part the waters" by cake
hope you guys have a sweet time this weekend! if you get a chance, could you pick me up some twizzlers, rock candy, and a willy wonka scrumdidilyumptious bar, please? hershey kisses, nancy
happy new year to you as well. feels strange not to have any shows on the calendar. we'll be recording for awhile, but as soon as we start booking show again, I'll be pitching another Gulf-Sand Machine blockbuster! In the meantime, keep in touch.
Thank you Dave. I am sorry I missed the New Years Eve show, if it was my choice I would have been there. I hope you are playing soon. I checked it out today. Happy New Years!
So, when are we gonna start to see some SandMachine songs in Rockband/Guitar Hero? Get on it guys! ;) Hahah. Lookin forward to catch yer New Years Show. Rock on
Thank you so much for coming out to the WORLD PREMIERE of "Larry's Home Video". It really meant a lot to each and everyone of us that you came out to share the experience with us. For all of your fans who missed it, we will be setting up more screenings in the not too distant future. In the film, you will hear the great SM songs, "The Difference Is", "Running of the Tree Frogs Week", "You Can Read My Mind", "Lazy Sunday" and my personal favorite track in the movie, "Jolly Good". Check out www.myspace.com/larryshomevideo for more information or the trailer featuring "The Difference Is" at www.larryshomevideo.com. Contact us at larryshomevideo@aol.com for more information if you're still curious.
LOL... Thanks! Good to know. Hopefully they'll have an exact date soon. I was just looking at my calendar and it looks like I'm booked now for almost every weekend until after Labor Day! Ridiculous!
...so is that what I'm being called now? Sounds like a Dear Abby addressee. 'michelle from dorchester writes...'
Just heard a band tonight that on some songs sounded like a cross between Jeff Buckley and Turtlebone! They're called Rocco Deluca and the Burden. They have a song called "I Trust you to Kill me". I think it's worth a listen. (They opened for Keane.) But it reminded me...do you know when Turtlebone is doing their cd release? I thought it was going to be march or april but I haven't heard anything. Do they have any shows coming up soon?
