Kerry Pastine - Vocals
Mac - Bass
Paul Shellooe - Guitar
Mark Richardson - Piano, Trumpet, Accordian
Kenny Plum - Tenor Sax, Harmonica
Jonny Love - Tenor/Baritone Sax, Flute
Paul Christophersen - Drums
Influences
Ruth Brown, Sarah Vaughn, Wynona Carr, Big Joe Turner, Little Esther, James Brown, The Meters, T-Bone Walker, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vaughan, Bill Doggett, Hank Ballard, Booker T & the MG's & many more
Let's Roll - The Informants On Stage At Elway's In Denver
Ukulele Johnny - The Informants On Stage At Elway's In Denver
Stiletto Angel - The Informants On Stage At Elway's In Denver
Buy the Informants' "Crime Scene Queen" and debut CD "Stiletto Angel" online at the Mile High Music Store!
For the members of the Informants and their fans, 2008 is affectionately remembered as the year of the band's arrival, but this year will be remembered as the year of the band's ascension. Just as the summer heat of 2009 was kicking in, so was the buzz about the Informants' follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2007 debut, Stiletto Angel. So it was no surprise that in early July word came from the band's label, Wipe It Off! Records, that Crime Scene Queen would finally be released.
Like its predecessor Crime Scene Queen draws liberally from the vintage roots music of forgotten eras, focusing on themes that drive the Informants and their fans to common destinations--celebration (Get Twisted), heartache (Nothing But A Bad Break), redemption (Salvation), and fatalism (Travelin' On). Primary songwriter Mark Richardson continues to find new ways to make weary sentiments appear fresh, and producer Jeremy Lawton (Big Head Todd & the Monsters) mixes the perfect martini of sonic and subtle. On the title track vocalist Kerry Pastine growls fiendish comic book noir, atop the Tommy gun fire of Paul Shellooe's blistering rockabilly guitar. The result is a familiarity that suspends ageless ideas, while hinting of entirely new directions.
In late 2005 singer Kerry Pastine and bassist Mac McMurray first spoke of forming a band after bumping into each other at a nightclub. Within days of that encounter they enlisted pianist Mark Richardson, drummer Paul Christophersen, the horn section of Kenny Plum and Jonny Love, and later guitarist Paul Shellooe. Since debuting live in January 2006, their invigorating and impassioned performances have become something of local legend. After naming the Informants "Best Bar Band," in 2008 Westword had this to say on the subject, "Plenty of musicians take umbrage if their group is called a bar band. Still, the finest acts with this label don't need open taps or drink specials to work their magic; their playing is intoxicating enough."
Stiletto Angel was released in November 2007 to the warm embrace of critics, with Westword including it among the "Best 2007 Local Releases." Stiletto Angel's distinctive, universally appealing modern roots sound caught the ear of House of Blues Radio Hour host Dan Aykroyd, who featured the title track as the "Blues Breaker" song of the week and said of the band, "they will not be Denver's little secret for long." He was right. Since then more than 300 radio stations worldwide have added the CD to rotation, including a rare 1 debut at WPTS-FM Pittsburgh.
Behind the success of Stiletto Angel the Informants truly had arrived. They were awarded the Westword Music Showcase "Best Blues" Award and a nomination by the Blues Festival Guide for "2009 Blues Artist on The Rise." They landed a television feature on the Altitude Network music program On Stage , a radio licensing deal, and a song in a surf flick. The Informants also shared stages with Koko Taylor, Tab Benoit, Marcia Ball, Firefall, Lifehouse, KT Tunstall, the Railbenders—not to mention Virginia Governor and current DNC Chairman Tim Kaine on the blues harp during the Democratic National Convention.
While the anticipation for the release of Crime Scene Queen has been growing, the band has hardly been sitting idle. A nomination for the 2009 Westword Music Showcase "Best Blues" Award is pending, and the band is having its most successful concert season ever, performing at several dozen of the top regional festivals. From their humble bar band beginnings to Stiletto Angel to Crime Scene Queen, ascension appears eminent.
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Thanks again for the add! We really would love to have you and your group down for a free haircut this month if you have time. As an active element of our neighborhood's scene, we will host local bands on our website and allow you to blog and post up show dates… Its not done but we will let you know when!
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Don't Forget... Jonesy's Art Bazaar Grand Opening Saturday May 16th noon - 3pm DJ Kursed & Featured artist Jesse Frazier. Vivienne Vavoom will be doing a tassel class for free at 1:30pm We're at 400 E. 20th St (20th/logan) @ Jonesy's Eatbar!
Roadhouse Joe rolls on, rocking Casselman’s in NoDo, the most exciting new music venue in Denver in years. The club is big and swanky, just like Roadhouse Joe. Come hang with Denver’s hottest band in Denver’s hottest new venue.
Casselman's Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut, Denver (5 blocks North of Coors Field) Friday May 8, 9:00pm No cover, 21+
Our first event is May 16th and its turning out to be a big one! Hope to see you there. Artists/vendors are still welcome to sign up, but we're selling out of vendor space fast!!
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