|
contents | blues | |||||||||||||
| John Henry and The Engine to release vinyl I Don’t Wanna Know Fans of St. Louis-based John Henry and The Engine are dusting off their phonographs in anticipation of the Oct. 9 release of the band's new EP — and first vinyl record — I Don't Wanna Know EP. The release, which is the third for the band, reflects the river city outfit's soulful style, blurring the lines between rock, classic country and vintage Americana. I Don't Wanna Know EP will be available on 7-inch vinyl at a special release show in St. Louis on Friday, Oct. 9, at Off Broadway, sponsored by KDHX-FM 88.1 and O'Fallon Beer. The band will also be performing tracks from the new album and signing advance copies of the record on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Vintage Vinyl. Steeped in American roots, I Don't Wanna Know EP feels right at home on the turntable. Side A's energetic title track features rolling piano, brisk violin work and warm harmonies, while Side B offers the cautionary "Never Lie, " with remorseful melody and rich vocals. Fans who buy the 7-inch record — which features individually painted cover art — get a free digital download of the EP, including the track "Lonely the Dark, " not featured on the vinyl album. "Rock & Roll with a tinge of blues and soul, John Henry and The Engine don't rush the music and that quality control is evident on their brand new release, " writes Vintage Vinyl. "Don't be shy about being one of the first to pick up their amazing new EP." John Henry and The Engine blur the lines between roots rock, classic country and vintage Americana. No strangers to the road, they play more than 100 dates a year. With charming studio releases and mesmerizing live performances, John Henry and The Engine have a timeless sound that earned the band an opening slot for an Obama campaign appearance. Theirs is some of the most honest music being played today. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |