Bio: Somewhere between Orlando and Tampa, hiding from the rows of mobile homes and churches that comprise Lakeland, Florida, Brad Register and Curtis Brown began cultivating the sound that would lead ... (more)
Bio: Somewhere between Orlando and Tampa, hiding from the rows of mobile homes and churches that comprise Lakeland, Florida, Brad Register and Curtis Brown began cultivating the sound that would lead them out of such a little town. In the early years, their paths crossed in various bands and venues, and by the time they both moved out to Orlando, they were solidified as a writing team in 2004. With drummer Tyson Bodiford on board, Summerbirds in the Cellar was born.
The fledgling band caught its first break opening for Saddle Creek artist and Athens, GA's own Now It's Overhead. Singer and star producer Andy LeMaster ( R.E.M., Chris Martin, Bright Eyes) was immediately entranced by Summerbirds, and invited them up to his Chase Park Transduction studio to record. The trio’s self-released debut full-length, “With the Hands of the Hunter It All Becomes Dead,” is a stunning collection of songs that’s long on mystery and short on cliche’. As haunting as it is healing. Summerbirds’ sound is rooted in rhythm and is layered with a dense wall of guitars that spills beautifully over the listener. Crooning vocals with richly layered harmonies are all punctuated by a throbbing synth line thick enough to carpet the floor with. Neely Jenkins (Tilly and the Wall) also appears on the record to add a lovely dose of female vocals to the equation.
While trekking back and forth across the nation, Summerbirds continually crafted new material that was marked by the intensity and aggression of their live performances. By the end of the tour, the band was more than ready to return to the studio. "Druids," the forthcoming full-length release, showcases staggering growth and suggests a monumental follow-up record. Summerbirds' ambitious project features a 30-person children's choir on three of the songs, and massive, epic production.
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