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The Amity Front
Roots Music / Rock / Americana

"The new CD, Border Towns available now."

NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts
United States

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   The Amity Front: General Info
Member Since1/9/2005
Band Websitetheamityfront.com
Band Members

Erik Alan: vocals, guitar

Levin Schwartz: guitars, mandolin, and vocals

Lyon Graulty: clarinet, harmonica, tenor sax, slide guitar, vocals

Max Adam: double bass, electric bass

Pete Van Dyck: drums


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THE AMITY FRONT: Border Towns
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InfluencesRay Charles, The Band, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Doc Watson, Albert King, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chet Atkins, The Grateful Dead, Tony Rice, Wilco, Death Vessel, David Grisman, Clarance White, Little Feat, New Riders of The Purple Sage, Michigan Folk Live.
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THE AMITY FRONT
"The Amity Front is a band that has wrestled Americana/Roots music to the ground and bent it to its will." -The Greenfield Recorder

Music should compel you - rock your mind and get your fingers snapping. The Amity Front has that power and exercises it every time it gets on stage. The band’s hip swaggering, finger picking, Americana inspired music is an aural journey from the roots to modern rock relevance. Moving forward, exploring genres and constantly pushing in new, innovative directions, The Amity Front demonstrates amazing growth - growth that few bands have so early in their careers. Armed with the understanding that music is its art form, TAF is on the move. A band meant for the road - the live shows define The Amity Front: energetic, exhilarating, bracing and heady.

Not only does The Amity Front's music bring you back to the origins of rock'n'roll, its story does too. It’s a story of chance connections from Detroit to rural Massachusetts: a group of musicians playing in a bar when a kid floated into the jam session in a whirlwind of cigarette smoke and silent excitement, blowing everyone away with a voice straight out of an old 12-inch. Erik Alan’s journey in search of his musical bliss culminated in his chance encounter with Levin Schwartz and Max Adam, birthing The Amity Front.

Out of the love and appreciation for musicians playing good music came The Amity Front. The band's first record, Highway Bound found incredible success in its hometown of Northampton, MA and throughout the Northeast. The band toured relentlessly behind the release, highwaying as far south as the Carolinas and as far west as Erik’s home town of Birmingham, MI. Energized by the response to Highway Bound, the band has propeled itself to the next level with the release of Border Towns. Musician, Levin Schwartz, talking about the upcoming release of Border Towns, said, "I hope that people can relate to the sentiments and stories found in the songs. I hope that they appreciate the musicianship on the album. I hope that they hear a song that helps them identify with themselves. Because we do."

Border Towns is a rare gem with a sound that is both forward-reaching and traditionally rooted. It was recorded in-studio with the band playing live in order to capture the excitement and frenetic energy of its live shows. Thanks in part to this method of recording, their faithful producer David "Goody" Goodrich and the band’s musical maturity over the past few years, the sound is compelling and convincing. The Amity Front has managed to maintain its Americana roots and integrate and infuse every song with a blast of rock -- the likes of which is staple in their live performances . Levin adds, "This record is a true collective effort of performance, composition, and pre and post production of the songs. We have really honed in on a group sound that is larger than the sum of the parts and very representative our our live show—that was really important to us on this record—to make it sound how we are when we play live. The first album was great for its spontaneity and vibe, but we now work with a different palate of sounds. In many ways I consider this another debut album."


The Amity Front are:

Erik Alan -- from Birmingham, MI on lead & harmony vocals and guitar.

Levin Schwartz -- from Southwick, MA on guitars, mandolin, lead & harmony vocals.

Lyon Graulty -- from W. Stockbridge, MA on clarinet, harmonica, rhythm and slide guitar, lead & harmony vocals.

Max Adam -- from Brattleboro, VT on double and electric bass.

Pete Van Dyck -- from Greenfield, MA percussionist and drummer.


The Amity Front is THAT band - you know the one - the band that will appeal to you, your hipster neighbor, your mom and dad, and that English teacher who you are sure is a backyard lush. You might not experience a swing-along at a live show anymore, but you'll most certainly be caught up in a rock-out sing along.

See The Amity Front live, listen to the records, don't be the last to know. --
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Roz/aka...MOTHER HEN





Jul 24 2008 5:30 PM

Thank you so much for our new friendship!!! I love your music!!!
I will be visiting often!
Hugs,
Roz
D.B. Rielly





Jul 24 2008 12:03 PM

Gosh, lads, thanks a bunch fer the add.
Bishop’s Lounge





Jul 23 2008 6:12 PM

$2 PBR drafts this Friday for the show(while they last). Lookin forward to having you back.
SodaCan





Jul 22 2008 5:21 AM

Thank you!
Grain Elevator





Jul 21 2008 8:26 AM

You guys are fabulous! Awesome sounds. Glad to hear you're playing with Hubcap soon. They are our FAVORITE! We love playing with them.

If you get a chance- it sure would be swell if you stop on by and check out some new videos from our show this past weekend! We hope you like what you hear!

ROCK!
Northeast Kindom Music Festival





Jul 16 2008 8:06 PM

The Northeast Kingdom Music Fest in biting it's nails until you get here on August 1st and 2nd!! www.nekmf.com
~♥ KiKi ♥~





Jun 24 2008 9:57 AM

Thanks for adding me..Peace KIKI
Chris





Jun 22 2008 9:31 PM

Spectacularly rockin’ set at The Vu. Ya’ll were on fire. Good times-- thanks for having us!
New York Funk Exchange





Jun 23 2008 6:12 AM

Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by and checking us out! Come back and visit again soon, we'll be posting new dates and tunes.

Keep it live and funky...

The New York Funk Exchange
Turntable Films





Jun 21 2008 11:33 AM

Hello from jp,
Thanks for the add.
You guys are so awesome!!
I totaly love that sounds!peace
Marie





Jun 19 2008 8:26 AM

Thanks for the add
peace and blessings to you all
Marie
Small Feral Token





Jun 10 2008 5:52 AM

Todilooo Amity front!
The Swedish front here...

Our debut album “DIGIPOP” is about to be released this September.

But first, check out our first single: “I am Entertainer”.
Download it for free at the record company’s website:
http://www.mondonuevo.se
Then come chare your thoughts with us. That would be precious!

Love & Sunshine
/Natalie & Lotta of Small Feral Token
Strip Mines Music Festival





Jun 9 2008 7:35 PM

Come vibe with us...Music is the fire that binds us together...love light & lunacy...dreadx
David Evan





Jun 1 2008 12:24 PM

any relation to amityville?
Hanana





May 31 2008 9:35 PM

Pete,
I'm sorry to hear about your injury. I hope your healing process goes as well as it can... I'll send you lots of good thoughts from the White Mountains of NH... thinking of you -Hannah (ex - Langdon Street Cafe barista)
Allison





May 28 2008 11:17 AM

I'm looking forward to playing with you guys in July! Your stuff sounds great!
Natalya Weinstein





May 28 2008 7:23 PM

hey y'all! that was a fun show in ashvegas. thanks for the album, it rocks!
Callahan(PLAYING WARPED TOUR!)





May 28 2008 4:38 PM

Thank you sooo much for the add!
Hows it going today?
=DD
Nicholas James





May 27 2008 11:26 PM

Just dropping some love from MI (in case you weren't feeling it last time you were here!)
scottie LONG





May 26 2008 8:37 PM

thanks for your support! hope to rock with you soon!
MR. RICHARD





May 20 2008 11:35 PM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY HEY & ALWAYS 'THANX" FOR THE ADD.
GREAT RESPECTS FOR YOUR WORK ...

ROCK ON !

MR. RICHARD
kDraves





May 19 2008 2:27 PM

New River Rendezvous was radical. Much love. Thanks for playing. GET WELL PETEY!
dianimal





May 19 2008 3:30 PM

you guys rock and you're sweet as can be. you deserve cookies for life.
Flock and Field





May 19 2008 8:44 AM

Wow. Yer songs have something extra and I dig it. Thanks for the add, and hope to catch yer act!
Ryan Madiar





May 16 2008 4:50 PM

Good job on the billboard exposure! Hopefully you'll be coming back to Chicago soon!
Jen





May 15 2008 4:59 PM

Look at you guys!!!! Sandwiched between Lil Wayne and Brittany!

That was really cool, go you!!!!!! :0)
The Mantons





May 15 2008 6:55 PM

congrats on the billboard stint, guys!
Hammer Bone





May 16 2008 7:27 AM

Just watched the Billboard video, way to go guys!
ramblinmer





May 16 2008 9:25 AM

hello sirs,
have fun kickin it with the ashevillains tonight! i'm jealous. look forward to seein ya again! much love.
meredith
The Pickles





May 12 2008 4:55 PM

thanks for the add. I really like your sound.
Rodney Newman





May 9 2008 11:35 AM

hey guys...
thanks for connecting.
great music, excellent sound.

see you when you come west.
best,
rodney
BRIAN MCGEE & the HOLLOW SPEED





May 9 2008 11:41 AM

Hey Amity Front,
You sound pretty great and the crowd at Jack of the Wood will love you. Hope to see you there.
Brian
Yannis K. Ioannou





May 8 2008 11:06 AM

Welcome!
Thanx for the add req.!

Yannis K. Ioannou
www.ioannou-music.gr
The Splenda of Revenge!





May 7 2008 10:16 AM

Woo, Bratt this Friday. This time I know ahead of time instead of randomly showing up and being surprised. Plus, Max you got one cute kiddo, just had a playdate the other day with Alex :)
Mona





May 7 2008 1:08 AM

hey there, Thanks for the add into your space. great music... I want to let you know that my page is all about getting musicians heard in a larger way. The more you post the more my friends all get to your page to hear you. be it from curious to wanting to know what the compitition is up to. You still get your page checked out. So come add what you want through comments. And good luck with your career.
Mona
Ed Kelly





May 5 2008 7:33 PM

Just stoping by to let ya know I posted some new song! I hope ya get a chance to listen to them and let me know what ya think.

Take Care
Ed
Meli





May 4 2008 1:21 PM

Thanks for the Add guys! Club Helsinki and The Amity Front= Best Groove I've had in a long while. I'm sending your props out West to L.A. Would love to see ya'll tour the Strip!
WOODENWIRE





Apr 30 2008 9:40 PM

Thanks for the friend request! We hope you enjoy our music and we appreciate your support.

PEACE,
WOODENWIRE
The Primate Fiasco





Apr 29 2008 10:33 AM

sup bijes. We're having our CD release party at the Horse on June 27th. Hope you can make it and/or play a tune with us.
Sara Cox