The Naptime Shake is Noah Bailey, Paul Burrough, Jake Barnhart, Chris Mayes and Glen Farris.
Influences
Wilco, Neutral Milk Hotel, Bobby Bare Jr., the Lovin' Spoonful, the Theater Fire, Sufjan Stevens, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, the Gourds, Elliott Smith, Damien Jurado, Bosque Brown, Devendra Banhart, Donovan, Califone, the Handsome Family, Iron & Wine, Jerry Lee Lewis, M. Ward, Magnolia Electric Co., the Mendoza Line, Neko Case, Okkervil River, Peggy Honeywell, Peter and the Wolf, Phosphorescent, Richard Buckner, Richard and Linda Thompson, Steve Earle, Will Oldham, Willie Nelson, Paul Burch, Calexico, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Brothers and Sisters, JAWS
"Blood and Panic is roots music that is pure, evocative and straight from the heart. For those who need the reference points, you might want to start with The Band, The Gourds, The Flatlanders, Townes Van Zandt and Iron & Wine—it's aching and poignant music that gurgles with tight musicianship and images that will linger long after the songs end. The shimmering melodies and lonesome voices drive home the bittersweet tales—and add up to that rare combination: Musicianship And Meaning."
—Bill Minutaglio
Author of City On Fire
“…the mellow bastard lovechild born from an unholy tryst betwixt Uncle Tupelo and Calexico… ‘Wolves and Water’ is one part Texas waltz, one part Wild West saloon sonata, and all parts good.”
--Geoff Johnston, thehangingbrain.wordpress.com
“ ‘Nourishment’ reminded me of two things: Dr. Pepper and Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas.”
--Lance Lester, bonafidedarling.blogspot.com
“The rootsy, earworm-heavy country tunes should appeal to listeners who like a little New Orleans brass with their twang.”
--Hunter Hauk, quickdfw.com
