Thursday, June 16, 2011

For consideration in Brooklyn by G-Man, Yvette & JFK : The Bandana Splits...

This is an email press release from Muse Box, which sends me stuff because they think I'm a music critic or something.  Anyway, I sampled and I kind of liked these guys - The Bandana Splits: 
Sometimes all that glitters IS gold.  At first glance, The Bandana Splits look like a pin-up girl group from the early 60s, yet behind the cutesy façade lurks a serious power pop trio. Annie Nero, Dawn Landes, and Lauren Balthrop were brought together by geography and their love of The Andrews Sisters charm and Spector-like musicality. Along with producer Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine/Yellowbirds) The Splits have effortlessly crafted your new favorite record.  The Bandana Splits’ self-titled debut album sends listeners whirling through the space/time continuum, conjuring images of soda jerks and varsity jackets. However, they’re much more than a throwback piece. Recorded at Landes’ Saltlands Studio in DUMBO, Brooklyn, the record displays their unique songwriting and sweet 3-part harmonies performed live around an old RCA ribbon microphone.  Accompanied by spastic guitar, Muppetesque drum and bass jams, and slinky organ riffs, Cohen sonically infused the record with Motown grooves, Brazilian psychedelia, and a tasteful dash of classic country schmaltz.  In support of their debut release, the girls are excited to be performing a bunch of shows around NYC this summer. You can feast your eyes and ears on the Bandana Splits at any, or preferably all, of the scheduled happenings below.
Website  -  Myspace  -  Facebook
Tour dates:
June 18thBrooklyn, NY - Littlefield (Farewell to Normal Scene Party)
June 21stNew York, NY - Joe's Pub (part of Make Music New York)
July 9th  – New York, NY - The Mercury Lounge (7 pm w/ Elizabeth & the Catapult and Harper Blynn)

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