Smokey Robinson, Dylan, The Beatles, The Black Crowes, Johnny Cash, Bright Eyes, The Grateful Dead, Simon and Garfunkel, Aretha Franklin, Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Jane's Addiction, Ledbelly, James Brown, Allman Brothers, CSNY, The Band, The Decemberists, Steely Dan, The Beach Boys, Otis Redding
A new musical combo has been touring the east coast playing honest, folk-infused rock and roll. Known as The New Familiars, these five gentlemen combine an amazing passion for harmony and collaborative songwriting with multi-instrumental talent.
Currently touring in support of their six-song EP 'The Storm' and a 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 with a rigorous tour schedule. Drawing raucous club crowds from Boston to Tuscaloosa while shining bright on the festival circuit, they've built a reputation for their live, energetic and ever-evolving performances.
The band has constantly stretched the boundaries of 'genre labels' by playing their blend of folk-infused rock'n'roll. Since their debut in late 2006, they've built a sound based upon their balance of traditional and modern instruments which takes listeners from the back porches of appalachia to the floors of underground rock clubs.
"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
whats up guys.long time.i've got some booking questions. i'm running a theater down here in Washington and want to get you guys in here. call me 252-561-5199
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You WILL see us there for SURE. I am exicted to see your firends band. I am always looking to get turned on to new music! I can't wait and I have it marked on my calender. See you guys there and be safe up until then!
I have seen you guys at the "Purple Fiddle" in West Virginia a few times and I LOVE your sound. I hope to see you all again very soon. Let me know if you are going to be in the West Virginia area anytime soon so me and my fiance can attend your next show.
I have seen you guys at the "Purple Fiddle" in West Virginia a few times and I LOVE your sound. I hope to see you all again very soon. Let me know if you are going to be in the West Virginia area anytime soon so me and my fiance can attend your next show.
I have seen you guys at the "Purple Fiddle" in West Virginia a few times and I LOVE your sound. I hope to see you all again very soon. Let me know if you are going to be in the West Virginia area anytime soon so me and my fiance can attend your next show.
