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The Skylarks
Americana / Rock / Powerpop

What else can a poor boy do?



Decatur, Georgia
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Son Giriş:  12.11.2009
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   İletişim | The Skylarks

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   The Skylarks: Genel Bilgi
Üyelik Tarihi19.06.2007
Grup Üyeleri

Michael Hunter - guitar, piano, vocals
Megan Sexton - drums, guitar, vocals
Jim Johnson - bass, guitar, vocals
Rod Phipps - lead and slide guitar
Russ Still - piano, Hammond B3

EtkilendikleriAlex Chilton,
the Byrds,
Captain Beefheart,
the dB's,
Steve Earle,
Flaming Groovies,
the Go- Betweens,
John Hiatt,
Iris Dement,
the Jam,
Jack Kerouac,
Love Tractor,
Mingus, Mingus, Mingus,
NRBQ,
Ophelia (by The Band),
Gram Parsons,
Queen Jane Approximately,
The Replacements,
Paul Simon,
Television,
Ulysses,
Vulgar Boatmen,
World Party,
Exiles On Main Street,
Yo La Tengo,
Robert Zimmerman
Neye Benziyor?Mike: "I think we sound like Bob Dylan."
Megan: "Honey, we don't sound anything like Bob Dylan."
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The Skylarks were formed in 1992 by guitarist Michael Hunter and drummer Megan Sexton, a couple with a lot of free time on their hands since Twin Peaks was cancelled. The duo searched out like–minded souls to fill out the line-up and began playing anywhere that would have them in the Atlanta/Athens area. Along the way they picked up a few fans and played shows from Savannah to Nashville with folks like Cracker, Alex Chilton, The Bottle Rockets and such local stalwarts as The Swimming Pool Q's and The Cigar Store Indians.

In 1993, they were joined by legendary local guitarist Greg Smalley and bassist Trey Hollingsworth and they played at the first Bubbapalooza in Atlanta. In November of 1994, they hosted Beat the Retreat, a tribute show of local musicians playing Richard Thompson songs that was recorded by Capitol Records. In 1997, they were joined by guitarist Michael Goldman and bassist/vocalist Jim Johnson (The Chant/Vidalias). In July 1999, they released their debut CD, Suitcase City, produced by Rob Gal (Kelly Hogan, Shawn Mullins) that Stomp & Stammer magazine called “majestic guitar pop.”

The Skylarks are once again travelling down the highway with the windows down and a well-worn eight-track of Let It Bleed blasting, heading for your town.

Press:

The Skylarks
Blind Willie’s
Atlanta, GA
May 27, 2008

Calling venerable Atlanta band The Skylarks a “fun” band would not be inaccurate, yet it would in no way come close to covering the many musical facets of this group of seemingly everlasting rockers. The band might comfortably be categorized as Americana or pop/rock or even roots/ rock. Blues, however, is one genre where you’d probably never find The Skylarks, yet here they were on a warm Tuesday evening playing one of Atlanta’s most well-known blues venues, Blind Willie’s in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. A respectable-for-a-weeknight crowd was on hand as The ‘Larks launched into their opening number, the Television-esque “Dreams and Saturday Night,” the first of a rollicking 13-song set consisting mostly of songs from their one and only CD, 1999’s Suitcase City.

Led by affable singer/ songwriter/guitarist Mike Hunter (looking dapper in a well-worn Big Star t-shirt) and augmented by longtime collaborator Megan Sexton on drums (collaborating both on and off the stage; Hunter and Sexton are married), Atlanta music scene veterans Jim Johnson on bass, Jonny D. on guitar and Alabama veteran Russ Still ..boards, The Skylarks moved seamlessly between shimmering, catchy pop (“Summer Girls”) to swampy, swaggering rock (“(You’re Not My) Guru”) and several points in between. For good measure, the band added a couple of choice, albeit relatively unknown covers: “Take It Up” by 1980s Florida legend Charlie Pickett (one of two songs sung by bassist Johnson), and “Everything is Broken” by Bob Dylan, humorously introduced by Hunter as “a tune by Blind Boy Grunt,” an obscure reference to a pseudonym used by Dylan on some early recording sessions. This band has obviously done their rock ‘n’ roll homework, and in both cases managed to make these distinctive songwriters’ works sound like their own.

Each member contributes mightily to the overall Skylarks sound, be it the effortlessly powerful drumming of Sexton, the solidly unassuming bass playing of Johnson, the multi-textured keyboard work of Still or the understated singing of Hunter. But the true musical weapon of the band has to be Jonny D. With his coolly confident licks, musically tasteful yet never bombastic, and his impeccable tone, Jonny D. is the quintessential rock guitarist (he even looks the part, sort of resembling a healthier, more compact Lenny Kaye) and his presence elevates this already excellent band. Atlanta music fans can only hope that these ageless wonders will find time to play out a little more often (this was their first show in over more than six months) and hopefully record another CD. Solid, timeless rock bands like The Skylarks will always be a welcome sight on any stage, regardless of the venue.

—Review by Scott Roberts, Performer magazine, August 2008

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Mon Cherie

Mon Cherie



13 Kas 2009 20:09




A & R

A & R



7 Kas 2009 07:41

URGENT: Wanted Two Bands for Label Consideration

There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.

*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.

1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.


2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.

XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com

Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.

Thank You.

PS: Before You Enter Any MySpace Contests You Might Want To Also Review The Website At: www.st
Fairlane

Fairlane



15 Eyl 2009 04:09

***Debut album LIGHT SO BRIGHT available now!!!!!*** 
WTR Radio

WTR Radio



1 Haz 2009 07:53

You're on WTR RADIO!!!

Thanks for letting us spin "Just Like the Ghost of Love"!

You Rock!



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31 May 2009 18:06


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Jimmy J

Jimmy J



27 May 2009 18:42

Lookin forward to Saturday!
Kochis

Kochis
Online!


25 May 2009 02:44


Kochis

Kochis
Online!


6 May 2009 17:43

Big news!! We are playing with Reeks of Failure, Expect Resistance, and Black Rose Drive on May 9th, 2009 in Atlanta at The Masquerade. It's located at 695 North Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Show starts at 7pm. Tickets are only $8.00.

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*Buy now and you get a FREE copy of our cd with every ticket you buy!!
Kochis May9th Ticket @ the Masquerade Atlanta

Jeff

Jeff



30 Nis 2009 21:52

Trey 'Cunningham?' I don't remember him!
M Goldman

M Goldman



20 Nis 2009 06:10

I am going to drink until "Love Beach" sounds good
The Chemistry Set

The Chemistry Set



13 Nis 2009 19:33

Great songs!

Good Vibrations from London :)





Mon Cherie

Mon Cherie



25 Mar 2009 14:23

Thank you for adding me.




Hope to see ya there.


Cheers,
Mon Cherie

Mon Cherie

Mon Cherie



25 Mar 2009 13:18

Support your scene. Cuz, if you don't, the scene might not be there for ya later.


Cheers,
Mon Cherie
Erock Drewes

Eric Drewes



24 Mar 2009 00:44

This story explains why all the best bands are never on the radio and how the music industry has been systematically destroyed starting in the 90's. Thanks a lot Neilson for bringing us BDS & Soundscan. Now I can't find a radio station worth listening to anymore.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-mellencamp/on-my-mind-the-state-of-t_b_177836.html
KaVaRNa

KaVaRNa



9 Mar 2009 18:56

Thanks for a great set, y'all!
AsWeDream

AsWeDream



8 Mar 2009 21:37

::

let forgiveness rule ~



Holaloha+
happyGreetings
Now dear Skylarks-
o-u-r-a LovelyBeing!
manyThanks for sharing
your beautimous expression-
I LOVE myour encouragement
As we dream LifeNow together,
and myour hearts lift + rise
to fly free in trueReality
of Joy + Appreciation!
with wisePowerLove
+Gratitude, I AM
MichaelOsoski
AsWeDream



::
Erock Drewes

Eric Drewes



8 Mar 2009 21:27

The Skylarks put on a great show at Kavarna.

Gregg

Gregg



14 Oca 2009 20:44

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Lina

Lina



12 Oca 2009 21:09

I'm working on that last part.
;-)
Lina

Lina



12 Oca 2009 18:02

Thanks for accepting my request.

You guys were great at The Earl this weekend!
Jimmy J

Jimmy J



12 Oca 2009 17:53

Was that GREAT or what???-JJ
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Eric Zero

Eric Zero



12 Kas 2008 21:37

Hi from the Ghost of Christmas Past! Or um, from dingy dive bars past? I was just talking to Doug yesterday... catching up on those ancient glories. We should go to Athens Pizza sometime.
Yum!
M Goldman

M Goldman



28 Eki 2008 20:52

They will follow you to work.
They will tie you down and make you listen to "Tarkus"
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