Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson, Kasey Chambers, Elvis Costello, the Beatles, Black Flag, Otis Redding, Whiskeytown, Wilco, Superdrag, Alison Krauss, Bill Monroe, George and Tammy, Bob Wills, Big Sandy and the Fly Right Boys, Junior Brown, Neko Case, George Strait, Don Williams, Carl Perkins, John Denver, Robert Earl Keene, Pat Green and Johnny Cash.
Under the influence of great American songwriters, countless punk rock shows, pop music and folk musical legends, Mike Herrera's Tumbledown was born. Forged from Herrera’s experiences on tour – miles and miles of landscape, experience, and the lonely open road, Tumbledown encompasses the love and heartbreak that comes with a life spent on the move, away from home in Bremerton, WA. While the world-traveling musician may be most well-known as the dynamic bassist and lead singer of the Left Coast three-piece MxPx, beneath all the tattoos and piercings, the ranting and stage-wrecking, Herrera has long been an acoustic wielding songsmith. His alt/country/pop-punk-a-billy solo project Tumbledown is at the root and on the flipside of all that (distinctive) punk rock.
“It's all about the songs,” Herrera says. “What it sounds like depends on who you are.”
The music carries an old-school country-western swagger, reminiscent of Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, with Herrera strumming a big dreadnaught acoustic over a chugging snare drum and stand-up bass. Guitarist Jack Parker adds to the Americana, with swiftly meandering, mean lead work.
“I don't claim that we're a country band... we're just a band...I just like the fact that it's a different sound,” Herrera says. “Different than a country band, different than a punk rock band, different than a rockabilly band -- we're somewhere there in the ether, somewhere in between it all.”
Hi:) My new album "Sverdet" is out now:) It is available from the following (Just click the links): itunes - cdbaby - emusic - last.fm - Amazon MP3 - LimeWire This is the music for a play (written by Vera Henriksen) about the norwegian king Olav Haraldsson and his heathen sword Baesing. Viking inspired dreamy world beat music! -Kjell.
dude i just passed by to thank you once again for playin such a kick-ass show @Costa Rica last thursday, its probably the best show i've ever been at in my life, ive been hearin your songs since bout 10 years ago and i just hope you enjoyed it as much as we did, and perhaps you'll come back! have fun at the rest of the tour!
Hello TUMBLEDOWN, great tunes !!! We are delighted to be in your circle of friends. If you have time, would you mind checking out our music and let us know, what you think of it. We always appreciate your time and comments. We are looking forward to hear from you; have a fantastic week, full of fun and good music !!! Love and peace, - Guido & Tatch
hi guys!!! does anyone have a pic of mikes tat on his back if so can u share it or tell me what it says i half way saw it last night but couldnt read it fully thanks
