Screaming fans,
free-loving neighbors,
your mom,
your dad,
the residents of Richard,
an unaccepting pop culture,
Billie Jean,
southern comfort,
pulled pork,
the good,
the bad,
the ugly,
the 9-5,
and a decade of dues...
Sounds Like
Overdriven guitar rhythms, deep classical bass, funky piano lines, spacey bluesed-out lead guitar riffs, jazzy drums skipping in and out of time, mixed with velvety vocals and succulent harmonies all blended together to form a tasty concoction. True vintage vibe meets 21st century rock.
Originally formed 12 years ago as an improvisational jam-based college band, Sauerwine's sound has been ever-evolving. By transforming an acoustic free form sound into tight rhythm- and bass-driven melodies, founding members Markus Christoph and Matt Holub have unleashed a new fusion of musical styles. Time factory Bob Evens contributes his 1970's drummer's dream of Bonham and Smith proving his wizardry of the sticks. Complement that with the creamy-satin vocals of Kori Campion, the tone-crazy guitar licks of Kyle Bollendorf, and the multi-instrumentalist mastery of Rachel O'Donnel, and you've got Sauerwine. In essence, this band reaches out to the masses to give them a style of rock music they've been missing.
By playing all types of venues, including Philly's Grape St. Pub and the Hard Rock Cafe', from local brew pubs to Summer festivals, and the occasional battle-of-the-bands or house party, the 'Wine' continually adds new listeners in a variety of markets. This band of ambitious characters continues to cast their spell of uniqueness throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware, month after month, and year after year. They have no plans of stopping anytime soon and with the release of their first studio album, Decade of Dues, they're poised to provide new listeners with a musical trueness they've been longing to hear.
Sauerwine represents a love for music with an energy that's enthralling and highly contagious. Like a fine tasty 'Wine' invigorating the sweetest bouquet of sound to excite your aural senses, Sauerwine leaves you with an addictive aftertaste like no other musical creation has done before.
"Channeling all the energy of any great jamband that you saw years ago at some barefoot festival in Somewheresville, USA, Sauerwine’s debut album contains all the fresh sounds, curling grooves, and straight up funk that anyone needs to get the dancing kick they’re after. "
"With a band such as this, its immediately evident that a live show will move even the deepest of wallflowers onto the dance floor. This music is addictive and when they’re playing live, you’re either all in, Texas Hold Em’ style or not there at all. Standing still just isn’t an option. "
"‘Loss Angeles’ opens with a choir of voices before a raunchy guitar lead brings the song together. The drums keep the peace as the guitar scrapes and slides around the fret board. Kori Campion’s gorgeous vocals also enhance the Sauerwine experience, seeing that most jam bands are all male affairs. Her voice saunters into songs and provides the perfect balance between the other vocals. Instrumentally, Sauerwine outfunks even the strongest 70s bands you’ve heard and their direct honest songwriting compliments their swirling sounds."
"The problem with most jambands is that their songs tend to tire after a while and the problem with most funk bands is that somehow the funk wears the listener out. Where Sauerwine succeeds is in their ability to bridge the gap between such genres and yet add just enough of the O.A.R. vibe to create a DIY juggernaut. Whether they’re coming to your town or not (we’re not all that lucky), Sauerwine’s debut album will surely cure any winter blues that the October skies have rolled in."
& sauerwine win. shoot, like that was even a question.
also, i'm thinking next cd, full version of "Loss AngeTess" -- yah? good?
just playing, but thanks for the sly name incorpation. :)
good shit, boys & girl.
i've said it before, & i'll say it again:
sauerwine's just good for the soul, man.
