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Often with or without microphones, the whole band is singing. Songs about a distaste for skyscrapers, ending droughts, literary characters, and every day life 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 what is its inevitable momentum.
"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, The Philadelphia Inquirer, 5/17/08
"This is a band that you really can't afford not to hear." Origivation Magazine, June 2008
heyyy. we really had a great time with you guys @ Fergie's Pub, anytime you guys want to play NYC and get a good turnout, let us know. we'd love to play with you guys again.
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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oops. that last comment was meant to come from the moldy blues themselves. line from moldy blues 1st tune... "gonna get that mold...get that goddamn mold. "
Cool to meet you guys, we hope that you enjoy your BK gig at Spike Hill!
We are looking to play in Philly on the following dates: 6/5, 7/21, and 8/28... We'd love to get together with y'all live. Think that you'd be able to help?
hello great people of the unknown. what do you know?? let's do a house party together mid-summer. i think i gots it all worked out. give me some time to fill in some details. do you know where you all are playing in vcermont yet?? maybe i could help if you need it.....
My secretly burgeoning fanship possessed me to comment... Sounds good; possibly great sometimes (but not all the time). (I) hope we cross paths sooner than later, oh minor heros as we are all.
i love you guys so much, its overwhelming. AND- i got over my fear of riding a bike in the city after you left. and then i didnt stop riding...... so, maybe ill even ride out west to see you in your abodes sometime. and we can eat olives, or watermelon or strawberries and grapes in the park oh, and i got a hanging plant!
man.... i wanted to come see you guys when you were in minersville but unfortunately i was in my musical that weekend. Come back to schuylkill county again soon, i want to see you guys. Peace
i will be in pa to stay come may (that sounds great)! anyway, i want to play gigs with you guys. i think our music is different and similar to create a cool bill. let me know what you think about this. i want to conquer philly.
great show the other night in pittsburgh, I'm moving back to Phila in the summertime so I'll be sure to catch more shows in the future. hope you enjoyed pittsburgh, later
Awesome job at the Lazy Dog last week! Picked up your CD but hope the opportunity arises where I'll catch your act again. Hope Pittsburgh was good to you!
