Dylan, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Bright Eyes, The Grateful Dead, Simon and Garfunkel, The Boss, Nick Drake, Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Woody and Arlo, Tool, Jane's Addiction, Ledbelly, Robert Johnson, Spiritualized, Air, CSNY, The Band, The Decemberists
Come see us and a bunch of our friends October 17-19 at The Bowman Farm in Climax, NC! You can order tickets directly through us by messaging us at thenewfamiliars@gmail.com
Sounds Like
heartbreak
desire
anger
jealousy
happiness
patriotism
love
sadness
hope
and every now and then...
sometimes like life
From the foothills of Appalachia a new musical combo has appeared; grown from seeds of the folk, blues, and bluegrass found abundant in the Carolinas, yet shaped by the undeniable power of rock and roll. Known as The New Familiars, these five gentlemen combine an amazing passion for harmony with multi-instrumental talent and unusual storytelling abilities.
Currently touring in support of their six-song EP 'The Storm' and a recently released 7" vinyl (featuring their original tune 'Mill's River' with a re-interpretation of Smokey Robinson's classic 'My Girl'), they've roared onto the east coast music scene on the wheels of their rugged tour schedule. Drawing raucous club crowds from Boston to Tuscaloosa while shining bright on the festival circuit grace of a fresh and distinct sound, their buzz on the street is palpable and growing.
While describing their songwriting as "folk music from the core", the band has constantly stretched the boundaries of 'genre labels'. Since their debut in late 2006, they've fused the multitudes of musical influences that each member brings to the table onto a foundation built upon traditional instruments such as resonator guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica. Yet glimpses of new material hint towards even broader musical horizons while still maintaining - and even reinforcing - the unique sound that has so defined the band.
All this, most especially when combined with their intense live performances, serve as signs pointing to one very clear statement: The New Familiars are a powerful swell in a new wave of honest, roots-derived rock music sweeping the nation.
"It’s Americana with a grand heartbeat." - Jeff Hahne - Creative Loafing - Charlotte, NC
"The New Familiars play a fresh (if not breakthrough) blend of country blues, folk rock and gritty acoustic tunes. They’ve got honky-tonk elements of Dobro and harmonica; mountain touches of banjo and rough-hewn harmonies made for ‘70s-era Southern Rock." - Alli Marshall - Mountain Xpress - Asheville, NC
"Music's fun when great musicians are clearly enjoying themselves. These guys are a good reminder of that." - Dan
Costello, Urban Folk NYC
“Sounds like what you’ve
needed to say” - Charla Duncan, Greensboro News and Record
"Blending influences ranging from Woody Guthrie and the Grateful Dead to Kings of Leon and Ryan Adams, the Charlotte band delivers a mix of acoustic folk, bluegrass, rock and blues with a visceral intensity to match their raucous live gigs." - John Schacht reviewing The Storm EP for Creative Loafing - Charlotte, NC
great show the other night at n'hood! had to run right after y'alls set, so i didn't get to say hi. anyway. i got a few videos, so keep your eyes peeled on youtube, and i'll put them up over the next week or so.
