Thanks for viewing this montage of my live performance. Extended video versions of the performances can be viewed at youtube.com. Search for Tim Hirons. Songs are listed below in the order in which they appear in this video.
You are listening to: Diamond, Ramone, Mary Sweet Mary, No Moccasins, You and the Morning Sun, and Laugh At Everything.
Best Songs: Drinking With Mona, Uneven Shoes, Rain Go Away
CD Review: Just have to say to get this started that the infectious power pop tune “Drinking With Mona” on this disc is one of the best, most addictive songs I’ve heard in a long while.
I love albums like this: one-person bands who really can do it all. Tim Hirons plays every instrument and sings every note on Laugh at Everything, and he has crafted a catchy, jammy jazz/funk/rock/pop/soul set.
Interestingly, Hirons chooses to open with a song totally unlike any other on the album: the jazzy folk/rag of “Feedback.” His singing ranges from a hipster’s croon to a falsetto, and he pumps out some rolling piano. Then “Uneven Shoes” roars out next, full of big punchy chords and melodic heavy metal hero-meets-Allman Brothers guitar solos.
“Ramone,” with percolating organ and wah-wah guitar, is one of several jazz/funk-infused numbers. “Sweet Little Missy” is of a similar vibe but more bopping jazz, with deft acoustic picking and subtly cool percussion. “There Was Lisa” is slinky, with sultry backing vocals and stinging Robert Cray-style blues/soul guitar.
“Rain Go Away” is almost as infectious as “Drinking With Mona” – hypnotic bass hand percussion, slick and speedy acoustic work and soaring vocals. Hirons also fires off some driving blues harp here (more on “Mona”).
Hirons is a heck of a vocalist, and the lyrically image-rich “When It Rains In Vegas” is a vocal showcase: a funky bass vocal line anchors most of the song, and the lead vocal is finger-popping clever.
“Old Red Wine” is a unique standout: more countrified than most of the disc (owing largely to the strummed acoustic versus slide guitar dynamic). And it has a ‘70s attitude like a good Eagles or Steve Miller hit. “That Girl” also has that laid-back approach; it’s a vocally sweet acoustic blues with a bonus touch when Hirons returns to the striding piano style of the first cut.
The title track brings the disc to a close in anthemic style, with big washes of piano chords, a bright chorus, guitar virtuosity and a useful life message (even a carefree whistling solo to drive home the point).
I like the craftsmanship here: I don’t know how much mixing and mastering went into the final product, but the one-man-making-his-grand-statement feeling is authentic on Laugh At Everything.
BIO:
Tim Hirons is a singer-songwriter/performer who's impressive one-man show offers up a soulful serving of acoustic folk, funk, rock, and blues. Tim plays all of the instruments during his performance including guitars, keys, harmonica, and vocals. He incorporates these instruments with a loop pedal, which is a technical device that allows musicians to layer different sounds, rhythms, and instruments "on the fly." This can create a full band sound, and allows the musician to play multiple instruments during the same song.
If requested, Tim can add his bassist and drummer for a portion of the show.
Tim's songwriting has not only been lauded by audiences in venues across the Midwest, it has also landed him a spot in an A&E documentary, and three songs in two different feature films.
Tim plays all of the instruments on his new cd, "Laugh At Everything." He is constantly exploring new arrangements, and new songwriting styles. His originals are a diverse collection of folk, funk, rock, and blues. His work has been compared to the craftiness of John Prine, the guitar playing of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jerry Garcia, the piano playing of Jerry Lee Lewis, and the vocal stylings of Glenn Phillips. Years of writing and performing have helped Tim mold these influences into a sound and style that is truly his own and capable of impressing even the toughest of critics.
Show coming up @ Sunset Hall in Fort Wayne with Sky Eats Airplane headlining. November 10th is the day before veterans day so there will be no school the next day and maybe even no work. Get your tickets from all local acts.
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Our 30 year reunion? We are old, but not that damn old! I am depressed I hit the big 34 this year! Did you go to the 10 year? I skipped it because I still didn't like 75% of the people we went to school with, 10 years later! I am no longer such a hater ;-)
Rock The Bells is Back! This year's guest DJ's are Santa, Paul Bunyon and Wrekk 1 PLUS we have added Danger to the bill as he Hosts his Rompompom Room in the Lounge! Also this year, we are bringing the Inaugural Sneaker Cup to Indianapolis. We are going to find out who has the FRESHEST pair of Kicks in Nap @ Rock The Bells VII. This Contest is Sponsored by Scion, Got Sole? Sneaker Boutique, Greedy Genius, with Media Partner Frank 151! Cash Prizes will be awarded on Creativity, Originality, and Theme. Hosted By: Crush Entertainment When: Friday Dec 21, 2007 at 9:00 PM Where: Seven Lounge 6235 N Guilford Ave Indianapolis, Indiana|15 46220 United States Description: Crush Entertainment
