The Southern Sea
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General Info
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Genre: Indie
Location Greenville, Texas, US
Profile Views: 41045
Last Login: 10/16/2012
Member Since 10/1/2004
Website http://www.thesouthernsea.com
Record Label Old House Records
Type of Label Indie
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Members
Brad Wofford (vocals, guitar, rhodes, banjo, omnichord) Billy Hale (guitar,vocals, organ and moog) Marc Atkinson (guitar, xylophone, synth, theremin, organ) Chad Speir (bass, bgvs, omnichord) Samantha Speir (bgvs and shaker thingys) Kenny Commeford (guitar, tambourine, bgv, banjo & token hot guy) Cory Phifer (drums, bells, samples) Ben Reason (Violin) -
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.. ...... .. .. "...On its first full-length release, Greenville's best-kept secret firmly establishes itself, quite capably, among the premiere indie-pop outfits in the region." –Dallas Observer .. .. "A friend of mine introduced me to The Southern Sea a couple of months ago and I was instantly smitten. They have a sound that reminds me of folk versions of either A) The Flaming Lips or B) The Uglysuit. So basically, if Wayne put down the crazy home made double neck guitar and picked up a banjo you would almost have the sound of The Southern Sea." –Bona Fide Darling Blog .. .. "I'm really glad I stumbled upon them. They sound like a folk version of Death Cab. If Death Cab just stuck to what they were doing before Narrow Stairs, it would've been golden. Anyway, the Southern Sea is chill out indie rock." –Stop Sleeping, Yo. Blog .. .. "Theoretically, Yes. Honestly, No. is an extremely intricate and well-crafted album full of wonderfully cool modern progressive pop tunes." –Babysue® LMNOP .. .. The entire thing is seamless and fluid. Strong tracks include “These Things Always End Badly”, “Quarks Passing Through A Hypochondriac”, “Trucks Are Roller-Skates”, and “I Bought A Used Camera From A Website”. I am extremely impressed with the quality of this disc, the mixing done by T.W. Walsh (Pedro The Lion). Lazy afternoons have never felt so good." –Pneumatic Tire .. .. "If there is one band in this entire list that needs to be playing to packed houses, it’s The Southern Sea...think the youthfulness of the Decemberists, the whimsy and artistry of Ladybug Transistor, a touch of Flotation Toy Warning, the dreaminess of Math & Physics Club and add a dash of Kermit the Frog banjo goodness and you have a band that should be making a lot of other Metroplex bands very, very nervous." –Best Of Texas Blog .. .. "...infectious, bright and epic second album Theoretically, Yes. Honestly, No. While the Ben Gibbard-esque vocals of front-man Brad Wofford, melds with the poppy, quirky orchestral vibe that joyfully permeates the album to remind me of recent works by the Arcade Fire and fellow Texans Telegraph Canyon, I don’t have any problem letting The Southern Sea stand on their own." –The Gobblers Knob Blog .. .. "Much like Austin’s Lovely Sparrows, The Southern Sea use a breathtaking variety of instruments and styles to create dense crafty songs that truly deserve the label of "Fine Art," both for its immediate likeability and the obvious commitment to practiced songwriting that conceived these songs in the first place." –Side One: Track One .. .. "The Southern Sea are from a little town in Texas, and create delicate indie pop, sort of like American Analog Set, but with more emphasis on hymnal melodies. If that makes sense. The whole ep has the feel of a hand-holding sing-a-long, the sort of thing the Hoos would sing. Each song is orchestrated with tiny bells, and delicate synth warbles alongside live strings and hushed voices -- it's a wonderful little thing." –Music For Robots .. .. "The band's EP, Simple Machines for Complex Problems, is a gorgeous collection of "sixties-influenced sci-folk" (according to the band). The arrangements and amazing vocal harmonies remind me at times of my very favorite Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys songs, and that is one of the highest compliments I could give a band." –Gorilla Vs Bear -
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Brad's bluegrass band is playing at The Prophet Bar this Friday night. Might wanna check it. http://t.co/bYiz1nLnAu #sparse #mountain #folk
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Comments
- Western Sky Pilots4 years ago
thank you much...sorry we couldn't stay for your set. Would have loved to hear you again.
- Rockwell Merch4 years ago
Hey, thanks for the friendship, we’ll see you at Cornerstone! Let us know if there’s anything we can do for you.
- Abba-Snail4 years ago
I would LOVE to stay in town and catch a show, but the friend I drove here with needs to get back to Wisconsin and we have to leave Saturday morning :( . (stupid responsibilities, so inconvenient) I'll be back in September or late August so I really hope that by then there will be a show that I can attend.
-Abby- - Joshua4 years ago
Just stopping by to say I'm enjoying your CD. :D And... Looking forward to seeing you guys again in April. Discovered you at the City Tavern when we went to see Menkena. Was a nice surprise. Thanks!
- Matt Meinke4 years ago
Gave you another spin on 88.9 KETR tonight, I really enjoy your sound. Proud to have your music homegrown in our backyard.
- Old Bull Gaines4 years ago
OBG is having their final show at Lee Street Bar and Grill on February 21st. Please don't miss this one.
- Abba-Snail4 years ago
Absolutely fantastic!! You guys should seriously consider playing Dallas anywhere from March 20th to the 28th. I'm gonna be visiting from Wisconsin and it would be awesome to come out and see you play!
- Saff Mastering4 years ago
Great working with you!
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- Old House Records4 years ago
Well done boys. Excellent job Samantha.
Love,
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