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Zephuros
Indie / Folk / Acoustic

don't sleep, you'll miss the seasons



Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Member Since10/6/2005
Band Websitezephurosmusic.blogspot.com
Band MembersKevin Meyer - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Xylophone

InfluencesSufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Andrew Bird, Joanna Newsom, AA Bondy, Akron/Family, Owen, Okkervil River, Devendra Banhart, Denison Witmer, Mark Kozelek, The Decemberists, Adam Torres
Sounds Likesleep and nature.
Type of LabelUnsigned


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Oct 14 2009 8:00P
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   About Zephuros
* Albums Available *



Zephuros - The Drowned Coast
1. Overture
2. Great White Egret
3. Ne
4. Thousand Eyes
5. Dormez
6. The Pond Moonlight
7. Pas
8. The Leopard's Spine
9. Les
10. Winter Solstice
11. Saisons
12. Cobblestone
13. Vous
14. Emerald Sea
15. Manquera
16. Mount Rainier



Zephuros - The Black Gull
1. Awake with the Birds
2. Flesh & Blood
3. The Black Gull
4. Eagle & A Mouse
5. Quiet Flame
6. A Dove's Lullaby
7. Arctic Winter
8. Lonely Spider
9. Mr. Squirrel's Family
10. Adelies & Emperors
11. Asleep with the Stars



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Bio

Zephuros is the moniker used by 22 year old Kevin Meyer, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Athens, Ohio. Meyer's music can be described as a gentle nature walk, as he primarily focuses his songs about animals, insects, and the beauty of nature. He self-released an 11-track album in June 2007 called "The Black Gull" which takes you through dark tales of nature's inhabitants. His listeners are lulled by soft finger-picking and gentle vocals. His music has been compared to: Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Jason Anderson, while his influences come from Stevens, Iron & Wine and Andrew Bird.

Shared The Stage With: Andrew Bird, Denison Witmer, Marla Hansen, The Everybodyfields, Ellery, Mason Proper, Midwest Dilemma, Adam Torres (of Southeast Engine), Bruce Dalzell, Todd Burge, Winter Makes Sailors (Sean of Melty Melty)

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Kind Words

"Beautiful."
- Andrew Bird

"Thanks to Kevin, that was really beautiful."
- Marla Hansen

"...[The Drowned Coast] is full of Sunday beauty, awash with harmonious descriptions of the world all around us."
- Slowcoustic.com

"...The Drowned Coast's seemingly simple acoustic songs about animals can, and at some point probably will, bring listeners to tears. The reason for this is simple: Zephuros' wildlife lyrics reflect more insight into human nature than those of many young singer-songwriters today."
- Jillian Mapes, Speakeasymag.com

"... Zephuros is a truly gifted singer-songwriter who should be demanding more of our attention."
- Sam Oches, The Athens Messenger

"What must have been a daunting task of opening for Andrew Bird translated into a hushed, flawless set by Zephuros, whose gentle croon can be compared to that of Sufjan Stevens and whose complex yet mellow picking recalls sounds of Iron and Wine."
- Sam Oches, The Athens Messenger

"With the somewhat lighthearted score, Meyer couples dark, albeit beautiful lyrics. As I said, with light, there is dark. Yin (not ‘ying’ — really) goes with yang. If you sleep, you must awaken at some point. The album begins with the listener waking up with birds, and falling asleep with stars. And for the half-hour in between, you’re relaxed and at peace."
- Isaac Smith, Triangle Music Reviews

"[The Black Gull] itself, which is full of lovely creatures that have to die, begins with a song about waking up and ends with a song about going to sleep. So there it is; black and white, life and death, morning and night, asleep and awake, peace and violence, zen and zen."
- Mike Ludwig, Athens News

"His songs are filled with tranquil images of nature and surreal stories about its inhabitants; a young polar bear, a chilly field mouse, Mr. Squirrel, his wife and junior."
- Mike Ludwig, Athens News

"The narratives that he weaves with his surprisingly delicate voice always seem to have dark overtones, but are tempered by the promise of at least a bittersweet ending."
- Clay Flaherty, Athens News

"Zephuros spoke meekly to the audience most of whom were completely enamored with the Ohio University senior, listening to his subtle, but often eerie, songs about polar bears and egrets. His surprising amount of stage presence actually lies in the fact that he has such a unique personality. Each song flowed through the singer with the kind of earnestness often lost on young adults."
- Devon Antonetti, Athens Messenger

"Solo singer and songwriter Kevin Meyer is the man behind Zephuros, a band whose songs possess brilliantly sleepy lyrics that rival poetry, disguising hauntingly dark undertones with bright images of nature’s creatures. Influences from Sufjan Stevens as well as Iron & Wine are clearly heard through his gentle crooning and guitar-picking."
- Melanie Barnes, Speakeasymag.com

"The Black Gull is like taking a long, winding walk on a Sunday afternoon. One foot slowly glides in front of the other, gently passing over the path beneath them. Clouds lazily drift away, and sunlight warms the cheeks as Meyer sweetly sings the wanderer into a state of complacency."
- Kelly Vormelker, Speakeasymag.com

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The Giving Tree Band





Jul 13 2009 12:54 AM

"Hill Billie Jean" - GTB Tribute To Michael Jackson

Nebraska Pop Festival





Jul 10 2009 4:24 PM

For yourself & your friends :)

Here's a free 19 song pop mixtape if you would like to have it :)
http://www.indiepages.com/nebraskapopfestival/popfestmix.zip

have a lovely weekend.

hugs,
Christopher

p.s. Nebraska Pop Festival will be August 27th through August 30th in beautiful Omaha, Nebraska. Please spread the word.
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The Giving Tree Band





Jun 15 2009 3:58 AM

Thanks a lot man. We will keep that in mind. Please stay in touch.
The Galley





May 4 2009 2:48 AM

Bobby Kirl is recording his live CD at the Galley on May 8th. Free CD with Tickets. More here: www.songwriternight.com
Snow Creation & Trumpetman





May 2 2009 1:11 PM

New song: RUNNING OVER THE ROOFS

Post scriptum: Check it out!

Jon Drake & The Shakes





Apr 16 2009 6:29 PM

bees and porn?
Jon Drake & The Shakes





Apr 15 2009 5:34 PM

what kind of film??
The House and the Human (NEW SONG UP)


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Apr 3 2009 11:52 PM

hey it would mean the world to me if you read my blog and helped me out :)
Damn Cool Dionne





Apr 3 2009 4:22 PM

You're kicking ass my friend...keep it up!
nicole.





Mar 29 2009 1:02 AM

Happy Birthday, love!
andy malone





Mar 17 2009 2:31 AM

thanks. your music is winning.
ZIKA





Mar 10 2009 9:57 PM

Hi, Zephuros,
It's been a pleasure to listen to yours songs.

All the best
Zika
e.a. strother





Mar 8 2009 5:58 PM

thank you very much.
The Cloud Hymn





Mar 3 2009 8:31 AM

thanks very much

-john
kevin m. kirker





Mar 2 2009 12:50 PM

hail! wishing you the best for this coming year! many thanks for everything!! ;D happy harping!
Snow Creation & Trumpetman





Mar 2 2009 9:41 AM

Thanks for finding us, glad to be friends! Great songs!
Hotel San Sebastian





Mar 1 2009 8:36 AM

Sir, your set really blew me away the other night at the 400 bar. We are very honored to have shared the stage with you. Thanks for the tunes.

-Foster
THE GARAGE





Feb 28 2009 7:27 PM

HEY!!! Thanks for the add!!! IF you haven't all ready I hope you took some time to check out the shows/programs THE GARAGE has going on ALL THE TIME!

Hope to see you soon otherwise feel free to stop by and say hi anytime! :D

Bobby
THE GARAGE
Faces on Film





Feb 25 2009 7:28 PM

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Memo Scarletto





Feb 25 2009 5:39 AM

ALL your songs hit me ever so magically..very cool music zephuros!
salute, angela
MEGA WAND





Feb 24 2009 6:14 PM

YO!
She Bears





Feb 22 2009 4:16 AM

thanks, bud.

when are you going to come visit?
nicole.





Feb 14 2009 12:31 AM

oh. hey there.
nicole.





Feb 4 2009 11:54 PM

I like that despite having your CD on my ipod and my computer, I still come to your myspace to listen as well :P
Midwest Dilemma - plays RAGBRAI July 19th!





Jan 30 2009 3:31 PM

you gonna hang with us on saturday? we are bringing the tuba!
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