With or without microphones, the whole band is singing. Songs about skyscrapers, ending droughts, literary characters, and everyday struggle separate this band from others who link themselves to only a few standard topics. The Great Unknown approaches its themes like a traditional American band nodding to Guthrie, Dylan and The Band but still developing a sound that is modern.
Playing quietly so as not to wake the elderly neighbors, The Great Unknown began in a grandfather's apartment. Surrounded by family pictures and antique furniture, singer Todd Henkin and Gutiarist Matt Goldsborough worked through the winter at fostering a creative partnership. The idea was to create tightly crafted songs that had stories and images and melodies to which people could relate. Often described by others in early concerts as "genuine, and honest music," the two knew they had something worth working on.
After many tryouts and practices the two found others to join them in West Philadelphia in their efforts to create a full band. What they found was beyond just a group of musicians but a group of people united in creating something real. Landing gigs around the city, the group soon found that others would react to this "genuine" band and its unique and infectious joy of performing. There is something raw and believable in The Great Unknown that has drawn in fans from all ages and will continue to do so as it picks up its inevitable momentum.
Twenty Pounds of Headlines: "The Great Unknown have the time of their lives, as though every number was the closing of a concert given to celebrate the end of the world." (Nick Diulio, February 2009)
The Philadelphia Inquirer: "These truck-stop cowboys from West Philly bring more snap and vehemence to their songs than this genre (think Wilco, for purposes of orientation) usually offers." (David Hiltbrand, 5/17/08)
Origivation Magazine: "This is a band that you really can't afford not to hear." (June 2008)
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The Handmade Philly Team presents "Art Beat, Making it to Music"
When: August 15, 2009 6pm - 11pm Where: Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore, Philadelphia, PA
Save the date!
Handmade Philly is hosting an event!
Join us for a night of live music and making. Bring your art / craft projects, sketchbook, yarn, etc. Music will be provided by local musicians including open mic. Activities will
include free workshops and a supply swap.
August 15th at Studio 34 from 6 to 11pm. $5 admission. This event is open to the public, all ages.
Hey Great Unknown... When are you guys gonna record "The Mold Blues"?
We were working over at that house again this week and I was laughing telling someone about cramming all these Philly musicians into the back of my truck...
Hope things are well. Jason should be moving back into that house any week now.
Saw the show on May 22nd, bought the cd as well... all 5 songs are a delight on my ears! Wishing you all the best moving forward in the future!!! It was a pleasure to see ur show!!! Regards, Debbie
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The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st. All artist submissions for the 2009 Wave Gathering Festival are currently being accepted thru Sonicbids.com Deadline for submissions: May 1, 2009
Great job the other night; really glad to finally hear you all live, it was quite amazing. Look forward to doing it again in the future, promises promises.
great unknown .. whats the deal on a new album? i saw you guys in the summer and fell in love with the whole 5 songs that were on it haha if ya can let me know how i can get a nother album or something that would be great. brooke
