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  • Genre: Progressive / Rock

    Location Bronxville, New York, Un

    Profile Views: 15070

    Last Login: 2/14/2013

    Member Since 8/11/2009

    Website www.theworkersmusic.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    THE WORKERS® PRESENT… "THEATRE OF THE DISTRAUGHT" Hard-working New York musician Dan Greenwald is the man behind the moniker "The Workers." A musical force to be reckoned with in the late '90s, the eclectic band was often compared to The Talking Heads meets Frank Zappa. They released their debut album "East Bronx Epiphany" in 2000. This experimental punk jazz magnum opus of old and new material was a top local seller at the Tower Records location in Yonkers, NY and allowed the band to continue to record new music and perform live to their growing fanbase. After many band shuffles thru the years, The Workers® became a solo outlet for its founder and over the past decade Dan has continued to make music in New York. He returned to SkyeLab Studios, where he recorded the first album, to record his second effort. With the help of ex-bandmate, songwriter Glenn Owens and studio musicians Jim Mussen and Mike Leslie backing him, a second album was released in the fall of 2009. The e.p. entitled "Theatre of the Distraught" features 4 songs that capture the rock n' roll free spirit of The Workers®. The e.p. has been getting attention from internet radio, and Dan's music was recently featured on legendary bassist Mike Watt's free-form radio show "Watt from Pedro Show." Since its release "Theatre of the Distraught" has garnered favorable reviews, here is what one rock scribe had to say:"The material is incredibly heartfelt and beautifully melodic in many places. There's some very subtle lead work, especially on "Leave You With I Love You," and the track "Single" is quite revealing. In general the overall tone is one of melancholy but it's stopped from going too Leonard Cohen with, as I've said, some nice lead work. All in all it's an accomplished set of songs, with some rather appropriate artwork. Nice one Dan."-DW Hughes, Modern-Dance Magazine The CD is now available thru CDBaby and ITunes. For more information on The Workers® visit the website http://www.myspace.com/theatreofthedistraught THE WORKERS® is a Federally Reserved Service Mark of Daniel Greenwald. Legal: The Jacobson Firm 60 Madison Avenue 1026. New York, Ny 11676

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    Daniel Greenwald. Former Members, Rich Santiago, Glenn Owens, Jim Mussen, Mike Leslie. .. .. .. .. .. ..BUY THEATRE OF THE DISTRAUGHT.. .. .. ..BUY EAST BRONX EPIPHANY.. .. .. The Workers®: Confirmed Airplay: WMFO: Medford, MA Well-Rounded Radio: Boston, MA NAR: New Artist Radio KKUP: Cupertino, CA WSVN: Thornton, IL Cyber Storm Radio, Radio Marabu, Outlaw for Peace: Lord Litter WVVS: Valdosta, GA WRCM: New York, NY WPUR: Purchase, NY Whole Wheat Radio: Talkeetna, AK MWB Radio: MidwestBands.com El Radio: Carluke, Scotland WRIR-FM 97.3: Richmond, VA NeverEndingWonder Radio: Portland, OR Relax Radio: Perth, Australia Newgrass, Prog, and More: Mathews, VA FlagAss Radio: Frankenmuth, MI Kangar Radio International: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Watt from Pedro Show-Mike Watt Free Radio Jackson Kimmi's Metal Deli Hussieskunk LaTalkRadio, Troy's Room WEFT, 90.1 FM, Champaign, IL WildmanSteve Radio.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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    .. .. ..Theatre of the Distraught Reviews.. .. "The Workers' 4-song EP is very left much left field in the same way that Violent Femmes or They Might Be Giants are. Musical and lyrical banalities are transformed-via unexpected juxtapositions-into deliciously deadpan whimsy. They seek out the strange, sonic textures that the others possess, while staying true to themselves. The Workers talk-sing in homely (sometimes funny) voices, and their lyrics are nothing, if not off-the-wall cool. This album is highly recommended to listeners with a sense of adventure, and also for those who need one."-Phil Rainone/Jersey Beat .. "It's obvious to me Greenwald is the brilliant musical mastermind behind all this. His lyrics and vocal paraphrasing are extremely catchy, addictive, and highly infectious. In fact I would say he is one of the most impressive singer/songwriters who've come across my desk this year."-Cyrus Rhodes/Indie Music Digest .. "Theatre of the Distraught by The Workers features edgy, eclectic, swirling psychedelia…the band fuses tight rhythmic changes with occasional jazzy textures…recommended for anyone seeking sounds which are both thought provoking and musically innovative."-David Asher, Rock/Reggae Band THE PROCESS .. "The Workers simply put make the musician in me rejoice…The track 'Leave You With I Love You' is one of my favorite tunes…from the haunting lead guitar to the Beatles-esque sensibilities of the vocals, it makes me feel, well, happy…In my humble opinion, Dan and TheWorkers should be on heavy rotation in your playlist."-Matt Glass, Indie Musician .. "The EP, despite having only 4 songs, has something of an epic feel to it…It's all post-punk American style meets arthouse intensity, with the guitars high in the mix, and Mr. Greenwald's laconic vocals dryly intoning words of alienation and dissociation…Every word is delivered like it was written by Shakespeare and every note is played with controlled ferocity…The Workers have take the option of going large here. Good choice!"-Bluesbunny ..

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