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Fostoria
Fostoria—indie/pop/progressive
For years, Columbus bands such as The Sovines, 60-Watt Jackass, and local supergroup Whoa Nellie have benefitted from Peter English’s drumming. What members of those bands also know is that Pete himself is a band called Fostoria. According to Fostoria’s myspace music page--Pete plays guitar, drums, pump organ, Wurlitzer, bass, chamberlin, mellotron, bassoon, piano, vibraphone and kitchen sink. He also provides all the vocals for this one man studio band. Pete is heavily into Sparklehorse. Secretly or subconsciously, he may be influenced by the pop sensibilities of the Canadian band Sloan. This is evident on Fostoria’s latest offering, “She Never Calls”. Songs such as “Launderette” with its catchy piano riff and “Bethlehem” complete with “ooh mah mah” backup vocals on an organ driven chorus. The final track “Weight” is tuneful and addictive. Fostoria’s music is available on Chemical Wire Records.
For years, Columbus bands such as The Sovines, 60-Watt Jackass, and local supergroup Whoa Nellie have benefitted from Peter English’s drumming. What members of those bands also know is that Pete himself is a band called Fostoria. According to Fostoria’s myspace music page--Pete plays guitar, drums, pump organ, Wurlitzer, bass, chamberlin, mellotron, bassoon, piano, vibraphone and kitchen sink. He also provides all the vocals for this one man studio band. Pete is heavily into Sparklehorse. Secretly or subconsciously, he may be influenced by the pop sensibilities of the Canadian band Sloan. This is evident on Fostoria’s latest offering, “She Never Calls”. Songs such as “Launderette” with its catchy piano riff and “Bethlehem” complete with “ooh mah mah” backup vocals on an organ driven chorus. The final track “Weight” is tuneful and addictive. Fostoria’s music is available on Chemical Wire Records.
Hallett Math
Hallett Math
Alt-pop/retro-future wave
“Sean Nelson, of the Stillwater Nelsons” is how the man behind Hallett Math might introduce himself. Smart-Ass. Sarcastic. Satirical. “Never Should Have Left Ohio” is real and listenable. It’s like a punch in the arm. Sean played bass (and sometimes drums) for Fashionetta, 60-Watt Jackass, and Horsn. He grew up in Stillwater, OK. For several years, he worked at the now defunct-yet somehow still legendary-Pizza Shuttle. Probably because they used to hand roll and toss the dough. Maybe it was the sauce. Maybe it was the fact that they offered over 30 different toppings when other pizza joints only offered 8 or 9. Be that as it may, they are no longer. Hallett Math survives in Stillwater, Oklahoma and is available on Chemical Wire Records.
Alt-pop/retro-future wave
“Sean Nelson, of the Stillwater Nelsons” is how the man behind Hallett Math might introduce himself. Smart-Ass. Sarcastic. Satirical. “Never Should Have Left Ohio” is real and listenable. It’s like a punch in the arm. Sean played bass (and sometimes drums) for Fashionetta, 60-Watt Jackass, and Horsn. He grew up in Stillwater, OK. For several years, he worked at the now defunct-yet somehow still legendary-Pizza Shuttle. Probably because they used to hand roll and toss the dough. Maybe it was the sauce. Maybe it was the fact that they offered over 30 different toppings when other pizza joints only offered 8 or 9. Be that as it may, they are no longer. Hallett Math survives in Stillwater, Oklahoma and is available on Chemical Wire Records.
Hey Judy
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Rainy Day
If you’re into labels, You could label them possibly as indie/folk.
Rainy Day’s founding members are Josh Maxey and William Burton Livingston III(formerly of Fashionetta, 60-Watt Jackass). Together they blend sparse, haunting instrumentation with thoughtfully delivered vocals that speak mostly of pain born from personal tragedy. On their first full length release, they are joined by Bruce Tull (of Scud Mountain Boys—in case you’ve never read “No Depression”). “The Winter Album” showcases the chemistry that exists between these musicians.
Maxey and Livingston play guitars and sing, while Bruce Tull’s pedal steel adds infinite depth to already heady lyrics. Listen to “Texas Calling”, where the crying steel seems to punctuate Maxey’s mournful line “never again”. And On “Pennies” when Maxey honestly appeals, “you could have anything you wanted—you wanted out”, the pedal steel seems to echo his sentiment.
Most recently Rainy Day teamed up with The Battle of Land and Sea (Mos Ojos) for the "Bedtime Stories" split 7". Available through Chemical Wire Records or from The Battle of Land and Sea's website.
Rainy Day is represented by Chemical Wire Records, brainchild of one Chuck Kingsley. Maxey and Livingston (who started playing together in rehab in 2008 where they recorded the debut 7" "No One Deserves This") like to set up practical jokes in Chuck’s office, awaiting the return of an unwary Chuck. The joke’s on them, though, ‘cause Chuck is never in his office. Chuck is always on the go, shakin’ things up, makin’ moves, etc. If you can, get Chuck’s cell #, ‘cause you know what you get when you call the office? Voice mail. And often, “Voice mail is full.” Does Chuck have an assistant? Yes. Does that assistant ever answer the freakin’ phone? No.
Rainy Day’s founding members are Josh Maxey and William Burton Livingston III(formerly of Fashionetta, 60-Watt Jackass). Together they blend sparse, haunting instrumentation with thoughtfully delivered vocals that speak mostly of pain born from personal tragedy. On their first full length release, they are joined by Bruce Tull (of Scud Mountain Boys—in case you’ve never read “No Depression”). “The Winter Album” showcases the chemistry that exists between these musicians.
Maxey and Livingston play guitars and sing, while Bruce Tull’s pedal steel adds infinite depth to already heady lyrics. Listen to “Texas Calling”, where the crying steel seems to punctuate Maxey’s mournful line “never again”. And On “Pennies” when Maxey honestly appeals, “you could have anything you wanted—you wanted out”, the pedal steel seems to echo his sentiment.
Most recently Rainy Day teamed up with The Battle of Land and Sea (Mos Ojos) for the "Bedtime Stories" split 7". Available through Chemical Wire Records or from The Battle of Land and Sea's website.
Rainy Day is represented by Chemical Wire Records, brainchild of one Chuck Kingsley. Maxey and Livingston (who started playing together in rehab in 2008 where they recorded the debut 7" "No One Deserves This") like to set up practical jokes in Chuck’s office, awaiting the return of an unwary Chuck. The joke’s on them, though, ‘cause Chuck is never in his office. Chuck is always on the go, shakin’ things up, makin’ moves, etc. If you can, get Chuck’s cell #, ‘cause you know what you get when you call the office? Voice mail. And often, “Voice mail is full.” Does Chuck have an assistant? Yes. Does that assistant ever answer the freakin’ phone? No.
William Burton Livingston III
William Burton Livingston III
Progressive Folk/Alt-country
Willy Burt has been the driving force behind such bands as Fashionetta, 60 Watt Jackass, and is the best git-jo player in Lincoln County. He now offers a 4 song solo EP titled “Wishing You Well”.
The first words on the album are “you can’t hurt me/like I hurt myself”, sung with bone-chilling conviction against a stark acoustic guitar back drop. The final song is a piano pop/alt country piece that seems inspired from small town Oklahoma boredom. W.B.L. III is the only person ever to go toe to toe with Chuck Kingsley (V.P. of Chemical Wire Records). William lost, of course, but not before earning Mr. Kingsley’s respect.
Progressive Folk/Alt-country
Willy Burt has been the driving force behind such bands as Fashionetta, 60 Watt Jackass, and is the best git-jo player in Lincoln County. He now offers a 4 song solo EP titled “Wishing You Well”.
The first words on the album are “you can’t hurt me/like I hurt myself”, sung with bone-chilling conviction against a stark acoustic guitar back drop. The final song is a piano pop/alt country piece that seems inspired from small town Oklahoma boredom. W.B.L. III is the only person ever to go toe to toe with Chuck Kingsley (V.P. of Chemical Wire Records). William lost, of course, but not before earning Mr. Kingsley’s respect.
