Will Markwardt—vocals, guitars.
Brian Voerding—keyboards, trumpets, guitars, and thankfully no more drum machines.
Jonathan Waldo—viola, etc.
Anthony Poretti - drums, Rhodes.
Joseph Wojtysiak - bass (upright/electric/slide).
Will Garrison - banjo, vocals, studio zipper.
Influences
People who make noise and then learn to turn that noise into music.
Sounds Like
Every band and musician we've ever heard and loved or been fascinated with. We're never sure, and that's honest. Listen. Maybe you can tell us.
The Absent Arch - Keep Calm & Carry On
Our very first full-length record. With shrinkwrap and a UPC code and everything. We're as excited as you are. $10, plus $2 shipping if you live far. Just click on the button below. It's a link to Paypal. It's a painless process, a minute or two (literally) with no sign-up needed and all credit/debit cards and checking accounts accepted.
Track List:
1. Weathervane
2. Forest
3. Little Kids
4. War Window
5. No Titles... None at All.
6. Tatters & Thimbles
7. We Are Fishermen
8. Namesake
9. Texas, 1935
10. Ants
The Absent Arch — War Window
War Window, our five-song single previewing our upcoming full record, is now available. It includes rough mixes of three songs from the record--'War Window', 'Little Kids' and 'Ants'--plus a live recording of 'Weathervane' and 'Devil's Blues', which Will recorded in his bedroom all by his lonesome. We think $3 is fair ($2 shipping if you're far away from us), although if you find us at a show and buy us beer, we'll give one to you for free. Lots of them, maybe.
Track List:
1. War Window
2. Little Kids
3. Weathervane (Live at the Turf Club)
4. Devil's Blues
5. Ants
Best fan quote to date sent to our MySpace inbox, re: April Turf Club show:
"Waldo, when you hit the deck rocking out on the violin, I nearly shit my pants laughing. You rule- high 5."
Best description of band member, by band member (Anthony, speaking of Waldo): "He's the Wade Boggs of aggressive folk viola." (see photo, top left).
Here's what we put in our press kits (not that we've made many, but still): The Absent Arch plays music with roots in restlessness. Echoes of traditional folk blend with melodies from a singing-and-grinding viola, whispers and noises from electric guitars, synthesizer harmonies and drum polyrhythms. The Absent Arch redefines the traditional songwriter performance into delicately textured songs ranging from pop and folk to electronic.
Hey, Im posting new videos today! and if you are in Texas, come on out to Six Flags (san Antonio) Friday where I'll be performing with Drake Bell (of Nickelodeon's Josh and Drake) and Saturday with Drake in Six Flags Dallas. Sunday I will be at Jo's on Congress in Austin! Hope to see some of yall out this weekend! And TUESDAY July 14, the band will be filming a performance for the tv show at SAXON PUB! Be in the audience for the tv show 4:30 to 6!!!!!!!! Ruby Jane
Hey beautiful. I hope your trip is going well. I miss you all tremendously. I feel like our encounter was just an introduction of sorts. It was so hard to say good-bye, though I did spend a magnificent holiday weekend in Polebridge, Montana near Glacier National Park. Please feel free to drop a line anytime. xoGene
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a tune called Run Bobby Run:
Hey how's it going? Just wanted to stop by and let you know from June 21 through the 28th we are having free downloads for our EP! Check out our latest blog for info on it. Don't be a stranger come by and say hi!!
We appreciate that you're doing your own thing and glad that you're our friend!
I wanted to share an insight that I had recently. Blood Root Mother really believe in the power of music. Genuine music transcends all limitations and boundaries, and happens when musicians and listeners are communicating with one another on the deepest level possible. In a society overcome by an obsession with flashy images and stale radio hits, we seek to do something that shakes the foundation of the status quo. Since the dawn of human civilization, music has been about sharing humanity and truly connecting with others. So stay connected with us, and join us on our journey.
Peace, Elliot
The artistic activity does not lie in art itself as such. It penetrates into a deeper world in which all art forms flow together, and in which the harmony of soul and cosmos in the nothing has its outcome in reality. -Bruce Lee
Shwassup?? Devin, drummer o' SPIES here. Saw you were located in the area so I'm stoppin by to let you know that we will be playing at The 400 Bar on Friday, May 22nd. 18+ show, Doors open at 8, music starts at 9, SPIES is third to play and the cost is $8 at the door. The show features the bands "Ralphed," "Wasted Audio," "SPIES," and "Josh Hoaby Band." Clear your schedule and stop by for a gnarly show! Hope to see you there. Peace. -Devin of SPIES.
Hi, My name is Patrick Callan, I just put out my first full length record-"Tales of a Folk Punk Nothing" on Blanket Statement Records.
It was recorded in the dead of winter 2009 and was released May 8th. I put a lot of heart into it.
Please listen to the songs I have up on my page, if you like what you hear, you can buy the record through snocap( The itunes competitor that screws over artists less).
As my label is small, at the moment all profits from the record go towards funding future projects,tours, etc. like the new record from my friends Turn Back Now! out June 25th.
Welp. SPIES will be at The Red Sea bar in Minneapolis this Thursday night at 9PM if you're interested and not busy. Thought I'd drop by and letcha know. Feel free to bring as many friends as you'd like and mehbeh we'll see you there! Peace. -Devin of SPIES.
