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The Lonesomes PDX
Rock / Folk Rock / Americana

"The countdown to Duff's has begun"

Portland, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   The Lonesomes PDX: General Info
Member Since4/25/2006
Band Websitethelonesomes.us
Band MembersWe are The Lonesomes from Portland, OR:

Phil Favorite, guitars and vocals

Mark Dybvig, guitars and vocals

Mark Zehr, bass

Robyn Hercey, drums and vocals

Influences70s Rock Radio
Sounds LikeUmm, 70s Rock Radio?
Record LabelPersona Nongrata Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
DUFF’S GARAGE w/ Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags Portland, Oregon
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Hood River, Oregon

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   About The Lonesomes PDX

"Urban Americana that travels Wilco's sidewalks on an old Schwinn cruiser." -- Allison Picard, Lucky Duck Productions

Our new record "Quick Fixes & Power Trips" is available for purchase at Miles of Music and CD Baby.

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Here's a few comments we've heard and read about the record so far.

"Four Stars . . . pulling desert rock songs that take you back to the beautitful times of Green On Red, True West, the Sand Rubies and the Woodcocks. On Quick Fixes & Power Trips, The Lonesomes drink from the same excellent cup." — WIEBREN RIJKEBOER, Altcountry.nl

"Five stars . . . Small Town Stories & Big, Beautiful Sounds . . . this is the sound of a songwriter - a storyteller - and a band hitting their stride. The record follows small-town folks through their beat patrols and bus rides, crossroads and milestones, as the shadow of war hangs just on the edges of the frame distorting and corrupting from the outside in. The tunes move seamlessly from Crazy Horse rock-ups to the sweet and ethereal vibe of MMJ - always honestly and soulfully. You'll be discovering and re-discovering resonant moments from this record with every new listen. --TFW, CD Baby review

“One of the best 20 international releases of the year.” — COLIN FIELDING, host, “Folk and Roots,” (3INR, 96.4 FM) Melbourne, Australia 

“The record is great. All the tracks are solid with great lyrics, music and a strong lead singer that reminds me a lot of Tom Petty. I enjoyed all the tracks, especially Saint Nick, The Ballad of Frank and Ruth and Heaven Help Us. The solos closing out Doctor Jim are great and a great way to end the song and the disc." - MASON PERALTA, A&R, Shut Eye Records, Atlanta, GA

“I enjoyed the new Lonesomes CD. It was very 60s/70s rock reminiscent and I'm a big fan of that era. Gave me a Byrds/Dylan/Neil Young kinda classic rock feeling.” - HEATHER, Booking/FOH Engineer/Promotions, Ash Street Saloon, Portland, OR

“The Lonesomes' new CD, Quick Fixes & Power Trips, is a solid alt-country record that sounds at times like the Drive-By Truckers or Son Volt, with some nice guitar licks.” - ROBERT LOERZEL, The Underground Bee www.undergroundbee.com, Chicago, IL

Praise for our 2004 record "Circling The Sun" follows:

"The sweet, rootsy pop of The Lonesomes breezes about with a curiously sinister naivete. The Portland, OR trio swings from airy to brooding with lackadaisical ease on their debut, Circling The Sun. There`s no lack of rock though, as evident with a small handful of numbers that blaze with near-psychedelic fervor. With a sound that recalls a mix between Wilco and Big Star, perhaps fronted by a twangy Wayne Coyne, this debut offers a unique soundscape filled with spacious melody and a haunting vibe. Lead vocalist and guitarist Phil Favorite possesses a somewhat tentative, slightly unnerved, hushed voice that keeps these pop-ish melodies on edge, providing the same experience for the listener. The 13 tracks on Circling The Sun were produced by Brian Berg (44 Long), who also adds keys, cello and vocals, as well as guest guitarists Peter Frajola and Caleb Miles. (self-released) -- CORRIE GREGORY, Miles of Music

"You're making a mix-tape of indie rock with a country edge - open with a sweet pop song about a lost love. You want a good slow ballad with a dignified cello adding gravitas, a song about being in love with a girl in a band, something raucous, some delicate acoustic strumming, and you definitely want some pedal steel behind that . . . some anti-government southern rock, a road song, a kind of lazy mannered Stonesy thing, and how about some cow-punk finished off with an elegiac organ led waltz? You could save some time and just put this on. If they keep this up, they won't be lonesome for too long." -- DAVID COWLING, Americana UK

"Circling The Sun has a unique feel that is laced with hints of indie rock in the overall Americana style. 'Portrait' is a lovely track with witty musings and perfect instrumentation. . . . The slower-paced 'Summer Friend' has spacious melodies that give it that wandering aura . . . With songs like 'Weight of The World' and 'Weighted Down' this album boasts a collection of 13 satisfying tracks." -- CHRIS LEWIS, A&R, Shut Eye Records

"Catchy songs, great lyrics, and smart production. This record captures the evolution of the band and Phil Favorite's songwriting with a diverse collection of Americana, Portland style. When I listen to the record, it reminds me of coming home after a long vacation. Stylistically, the record goes all over the map with subtle hints of artists like REM, The Band, and 44 Long (jeez, wonder why?); yet has a cohesive sound unique to The Lonesomes." --STEVE WILKINSON, Mission 5

"The Lonesomes play the kind of twisty, dreamy alt country that makes a perfect soundtrack to summer afternoon barbecues . . . Phil Favorite's voice is smooth and kind of high, but full of weight, and his phrasing is the kind that sneaks up on you. You don't even realize at first how good he sings, how well he delivers, how deft his vocal touch really is. It's when you're singing along in the car - and you will - that it becomes clear he's a tricky bastard." -- NATALIE YAZBEK, Fatalbeauty.com


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Chops McGee





Jul 23 2008 7:30 AM

Been way too long since I traveled down that road...

Realized again I would not catch The Lonesomes show...

Heard all the tales from people weighted down by The Man...

Many forms and shapes he takes until you can't fly across this great, great land...

The Gas Man. Can't afford the gas, man.
Bryan





Jul 22 2008 4:40 PM

Yes, I'll definitely be at Duff's :B
Bryan





Jul 21 2008 12:42 AM

Sorry I missed the BBQ...actually, Autumn and I showed up at 4, hoping to catch a half hour of Lonesomes before we had to jet across the river for a surprise birthday party. The guy at the gate wanted canned food and would NOT accept cash (?), and we could hear another band playing until past 4:05. Figuring you guys wouldn't be on until at least 4:25, we bagged it and headed east.
Sorry to have missed it; we'll see you at Duff's!
rachel taylor brown





Jul 10 2008 3:14 PM

i love the lonesomes with all my organs.
xor
Rokopolis





Jun 25 2008 3:34 PM

Sweet tunes, dudes!
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Stacy





Jun 10 2008 7:12 PM

It was great to see you! And Great show.
Drunken Prayer





Jun 8 2008 8:06 PM

Thanks for putting together such a good show.
Bryn Loosley





Jun 5 2008 10:56 PM

Pleased to know you! Looking forward to tomorrow.
North Twin





Jun 4 2008 10:47 PM

Kick ass poster y'all... looking forward to Friday.

-North Twinners
Chops McGee





May 20 2008 9:54 AM

They are? Wow. To be honest, I'm so busy down at the ol' Chicago Street Theatre I hadn't even noticed. I figured the crappy week they had two weeks ago was the start of the end... then again... the whole division is underachieving. Good on your Cubs, mate.
Bryan





Apr 14 2008 11:57 PM

Hey guys,
We'll see you on Friday!
Oh yes...
Bryan
Sketchy Ted





Mar 15 2008 9:52 PM

you guys rule.
Dan





Mar 12 2008 10:49 PM

hey Phil:
Cheers from Indy.
Liked "GD". Looking forward to hearing more.
If you're playing in Chicago again, maybe we can schedule a show together?
Hope all's well.
Peace.
dj
Pedal Steel





Mar 9 2008 8:36 AM

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Stacy





Feb 28 2008 10:46 PM

It was a great lil show!
Chops McGee





Feb 22 2008 9:18 AM

Robbie Hummel and Scott Martin are both '07 Vikes. They almost single-handedly beat IU @ Assembly. They are indeed fun to watch!

On the political front, once Edwards and Kucinich were out, what does one do? One listens to one's head and one feels one's heart...



"Wake Up Everybody" ~ Teddy Pendergrass
consortium





Feb 1 2008 12:48 PM

Thank you, Phil-o. It's always humbling to have musicians we respect say kind things about our music.

tfw
Chez Stadium





Jan 25 2008 12:18 PM

We're (still) digging the many months old shot of The Lonesomes' asses... Looking very "gone fishin'."
Chops McGee





Jan 21 2008 1:50 PM

Hey Lonesomes... on the political front, I don't think it's fair Dennis Kucinich can be purposely left out of a Presidential Debate on MSNBC, yet Rudy Giuliani (worse polling and not a front-runner in the next 3 primaries) will be part of the next Republican debate on MSNBC. Can someone explain the logic, other than Rudy's the neo-cons choice and they have thugs all over corporate media buttons? Truly frustrating and un-American.
Gwen Zaxxon





Jan 4 2008 11:07 AM

'Tis the season! See you on the banks ...