Keith Monacchio (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Sean Glonek (Lead Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Mandolin), , Tom McDonald (Bass Guitar), Tom Kale (Drums, Percussion, backing vocals)
Influences
Nick Drake, The Beatles, Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Luna, Zeppelin, The Stones, Slayer, The Police, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo
An independent rock band with touches of country & blues, The Commons have come a long way since their debut album “Anchor” hit the streets in the spring of 2000. Over the course of seven years they have released two EP’s, and three more studio albums including “Eat Off The Vines” in 2001, “Come On Get Gone” in 2003, and “Dirt Waffle” in 2005. With each of these albums came a change in the band’s sonic palette and an evolvement in their musicianship and camaraderie. Now, with tracks in independent movies, television and numerous compilations, The Commons have carved out their latest full-length offering “American Ghost.”
Recorded between May 2006 and May 2007 at SRG Studios in Hamilton, New Jersey, “American Ghost” elegantly captures the band at its height of creativity and exploration of sonic texture. Engineered, mixed, and mastered by lead-guitarist Sean Glonek, it is a deftly layered album in terms of its sound and lyrics, and its distinctive production reveals a clear sense of the band's musical maturity and sonic adventurism.
Released in August of 2007, with an anticipated heavy radio, advertising, and touring campaign, “American Ghost” is a collection of stories about people lost in an American dream. Ten “mini-movies” with characters all bound by love, loss, triumph, disappointment, sacrifice, and hope. Once you open this sonic storybook you may love it, you may hate it, but if you allow these stories deep enough into your mind you may find that you are an American Ghost.
Good to see ya' this weekend, great set! American Ghost is a masterpiece. I'll forward photos as soon as I'm through sorting through them. See ya soon!
Looking forward to your participation in this year's Wave Gathering Be sure to check the schedule tab on www. WaveGathering. com for Day, Venue & Set-times C'ya there!
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How's life on the road? Just want ya to know all your friends are thinking aboutcha and knowing you'll blow them all away with your MAGIC! Hope to cya soon, Kat
Hey Keith! It was so great to meet you and hear you sing you incredible songs. Thanks for coming to the swap. Good luck with your tour! xxx ooo Deena & Rebecca
Hey there...thanks for friending me. Glad you dig my tunes. Can't wait to have the studio stuff out there. I love the production of Hey Josephine...brillant. See you around.
Yo Keith, Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, as you slipped away, last night from katmandu. Hey I sure LOVE your NEW TUNES, YOUR OLD TUNES & YOUR TUNES, that are yet to be birthed... the evening was complete... when you shuffled in to join the party! Stay in the 'hood more often... have a blast on the road though, NASHVILLE is gonna love ya... DESERVINGLY SO, HUGS2YA, Kat
Looking forward to the gig with you on April 5. You're from Jersey, so I'm sure you know to dress warm! Who knows, the sun may actually peek it's head out by then.
