“The album is extremely upbeat and grooves really nicely. It’s complex, but doesn’t have to go into virtuoso territory to do so. Despite complex chord progressions, dense arrangements, and varied instrumentation, Inner Ear Brigade never intends to lose the listener. The songs are very easy to follow along, but they still have lots of depth. In the end, Rainbro presents music that is fun, happy, accessible, and proggy. Whether it’s gorgeous vocals, Moog synths, vibes, or Hammond B3, it’s all there for your pleasure. Pick this one up for sure, and if you’re in the Bay Area, make it to the show.”
http://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/album_12372.html#oben
Translation: “Rainbro” is a thoroughly enjoyable, highly diversified and perfectly produced album with a very unique, retro-inspired U.S. Avantprog with Canterbury impact, to the lovers of something more oblique sounds, especially the above-mentioned U.S. RIO groups should not be missed!”
http://www.therocktologist.com/inner-ear-brigade—rainbro.html
“Rainbro may sound like a typical American RIO album on the surface or if you listen casually. The truth is that this impression remains only with the vocals, which is by no means a bad thing. If you dig deeper, you’ll find the music here incredibly rewarding, lush and playful. It does give a huge nod to the masters that came before them, but it is different enough and boasts an arsenal of memorable compositions and arrangements to stand on its own feet.”
The Monday Makeout Presents:
Monday MAY 7, 8pm
at the Makeout Room
22 St at Mission, SF CA
No Cover
CORY WRIGHT’S GREEN MITCHELL TRIO (8:30pm)
Cory Wright, reeds / Lisa Mezzacappa, bass / Sam Ospovat, drums
MARCO ENEIDI TRIO (9:30pm)
Marco Eneidi, alto sax / Lisa Mezzacappa, bass / Vijay Anderson, drums
BILL WOLTER’S INNER EAR BRIGADE (10:30pm)
Melody Ferris, vocals / Ivor Holloway, sax / David Shaff, trumpet / Andrew Vernon, keys + electronics / Bill Wolter, guitar / Stevo Wright, bass / Chris Lauf, drums
50 + Minutes, Full Length Inner Ear Brigade, “Rainbro” Album to be released on Italian Altrock label.
A show of epic proportions, with Moetar and Ca$hPony
Saturday December 10, 2011, 8 pm
Vitus
201 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
Friday October 28
Viracocha, 8pm
998 Valencia St.
San Francisco
Playing with Aaron Novik’s “Dante Counterstamp”. Come see us in this unique and intimate venue!
Inner Ear Brigade + Mental 99 + Cash Pony, playing Starry Plough in Berkeley, Friday September 9, 2011. More info coming soon!
Switchboard Music Presents: The Hurd Ensemble, Ellul and Inner Ear Brigade
Sunday August 7 2011
Hemlock Tavern
1131 Polk St
San Francisco, CA
Show at 8 pm, we go on 3rd.
We’re proud to announce that the SWITCHBOARD MUSIC organization is sponsoring another great concert of unique Bay Area music. Switchboard has done a tremendous job of presenting musicians that challenge, blend and break down traditional genre distinctions, and giving the public an opportunity to hear their work.
Doors: 8pm
Show: 815pm
Cover: $7
THE HURD ENSEMBLE – Performing original music by San Francisco-based composer George Hurd, The Hurd Ensemble unifies the worlds of electronic and classical music, yet leaving the door wide open for countless other styles. Wrought from elements of classical, electronic, jazz, rock, ambient, experimental and more, each piece is carefully bound together with digitally-arranged found sounds collected on Hurd’s travels, woven in meticulously with the chamber quintet to form a greater whole. The electronics are layered and manipulated to create textures that perfectly complement the acoustic instruments, giving rise to a sound that is extremely organic despite its partially digital origins. Employing classical instrumentation of violin, viola, cello, bass, vibraphone and piano with an array of electronics, Hurd’s music is both wildly, intricately rhythmic and aglow with shimmering harmonies and melodies. Accessible and daring, its percussive yet lyrical qualities make it at home in both concert halls and nightclubs.
ELLUL have been playing music together in the Bay Area since 2005. In the spring of 2007 they released their self-titled album on Sounds Are Active Records, and in the summer of 2010, released their newest record, Ashes. Subtle, raw vocals, shimmering guitars and dueling electronics converge with choral harmonies and dark acoustic textures, beats, clicks, and pops. ELLUL is The General and Blankethead.
INNER EAR BRIGADE picks up where early 70’s progressive rock groups left off, but leaving behind the cheesy wankfest of technique. Expect interesting twists of harmony, melody and rhythm, mixing sounds of experimental rock, jazz, noise, and new music to create a diverse listening experience. In this incarnation of Inner Ear Brigade you will hear a varied instrumentation of vibes, glockenspiel, viola, sax, french horn, vocals, vintage keyboards, guitar, bass, electronics, and drums.
www.switchboardmusic.com
www.hurdensemble.com
ellul.bandcamp.com