If you listen to either of my radio programs you know I am a big fan of The Greenhornes, now f.k.a The Raconteurs rhythm section (Patrick Keeler & Jack Lawrence.) So why, two summers after it’s release date, am I just now mentioning their East Grand Blues EP? Ah, no good reason.
The skinny: A power trio, The Greenhornes hail from Cincinnati and play the kind of convincing, British invasion inspired blues rock & roll that reminds us why we like music so much to begin with – because it’s fun. The main, obvious, touchstones are The Animals and the Kinks, but to be truthful, that’s a bit lazy as the band works in a slew of other influences into the mix, from psychedelia to modern garage-based indie. The EP is real deal – Check it out. Also — I don’t know what the status on the band is, since this EP was recorded prior to the success, and release, of the Raconteurs debut and (upcoming) follow-up LP. Anyone down?
Download:
MP3: The Greenhornes :: Shelter Of Your Arms
MP3: The Greenhornes :: I’m Going Away
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Amazon: The Greenhornes – East Grand Blues [EP]
www.greenhornes.com ++ www.myspace.com/thegreenhornes
+ Visit The Hype Machine for additional Greenhornes MP3s
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I am a rabid Greenhornes fan. I fear that there may not be a further album until 2008. The more time Jack spends touring with Meg and not with the Raconteurs the better it is for the Greenhornes. I love the sound very much like the young Animals led by Blues-thirsty Eric Burdon.
1 | Ryan of the RSL Music Blog July 8th, 2007 at 4:53 amThe Greenhornes are alright. I saw them about 4 years ago or so in Champaign, IL at the Cowboy Monkey. They were blown off the stage by the two opening bands, American Minor and The Living Blue. Their records are still pretty good, though.
2 | champaignofblogs July 9th, 2007 at 1:49 pmHi there!
My band recently recorded our own proper song!!!
Have a look, we’ve learnt a lot from your blog!
3 | George Aston June 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pmxxx