Update
The Connells are playing at "East Coast Surfing Championships" Saturday 08/29/09 Virginia Beach,
VA on Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Update
acoustic performance from the Hibernian in Raleigh, WBBB
See the interview here.
See the live acoustic performance of Fun and Games
See the live acoustic performance of '74-'75
- Doug is in great voice for these songs...
Update
Fantastic show @ The Cat's Cradle with the Mayflies USA!
Review coming
Update
Onesimpleband tweets -- please check out our tweets!
Get updates and more about your favorite Carolina sons!
Update
Connells Playing Legendary Cat's Cradle June 19, 2009
Before that show, The band is doing an acoustic performance / live remote from The Hibernian in
Raleigh on WBBB (96 Rock) on Friday afternoon. The broadcast segment will happen around 5:30pm.
They are doing 2-3 songs and an interview.
Plus Tim "the soundman" Harper is recording the show at the Cradle in hopes of completing a live
release for late 2009 or early 2010.
Take a look at our Show Review (July 26, 2008)
Also a video clip from 96Rock.
Review of 2006 Downtown Live effort
Great old Article on The Connells!
Update
The Connells have two upcoming concerts in the Raleigh area. The 7/26/08 concert will be as a part of
the Raleigh Downtown Live at Moore Square. More information is available at the series' website http:
//budlightdowntownlive.com. This is a free outdoor concert, rain or shine, in Moore Square in Downtown
Raleigh. When The Connells last played there in 2006, it was a great show with many family and
friends in attendance. They will be on stage around 8pm.
On Saturday, September 20, The Connells will be at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, as part of a
benefit. This concert will also feature Don Dixon and his original band, Arrogance. Don Dixon and Mitch
Easter co-produced REM, along with many other Southern bands. Don's current band is The Jump
Rabbits. Mitch Easter is in the Fiendish Minstrels, and was formerly in Let's Active and Shalini, and is
known as the producer behind Drive-In Studios. Go to www.boothamphitheatre.com for additional
information.
Update
Doug's band Mommie plays shows! The Connells played Obama Rally!
Updated 09-08-07
File under strange video, featuring Doug MacMillan
Bob Dylan has something to say about The Connells
Updated 08-19-07
The Connells played the Big Boylan Bash today!
Send us any reviews at admin@onesimpleband.net!!!!
Updated 08-03-07
Wake for Dede DVD offer... Check it out here!
Updated 08-01-07
Tim Harper has redesigned The Connells website... It is great! Take a look!
Updated 07-22-07
The deal with Rykodisc is on hold at the moment due to several contractual issues. Stay tuned.
Updated 07-04-07
Raleigh's favorite sons played a show in Newport News! Get more info here!
Updated 02-25-07
Brand spankin' new show of The Connells 3/16/07 at Oyster Point Park in Newport News, Virginia!!!
More news as soon as we get it!
If you have any info, please send it to us!
Updated 02-13-07
Information on Shamrock Fest:
BIGGER THAN EVER!
HOTTEST ST. PATTY’S FESTIVAL IN AMERICA!
(Unlike anything the DC Area has ever seen)
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TICKET SALES
New Spectacular Location: At the festival grounds at RFK Stadium!!
SHAMROCK FEST `07 FEATURES:
OVER THREE TIMES THE PARTY SPACE AS LAST YEAR!
Forty+ Major Live Acts
Bands: Flogging Molly, Carbon Leaf, The Connells, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Mr. Greenegenes, Burnt
Sienna, Emmet Swimming, Ice Wagon Flu, Scythian, Kelly Bell Band, Danny McGluaghlin Band, Fools &
Horses, The Street Dogs, Lionize, ThatGuy, JunkFood, Screaming Orphans, Doug Segree Band, Flying
Cows of Ventry, JunkFood, DC Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, and many more!
DJ's: DJ-AM, Pat Premier, Kwest, Rene, Dave Russell (FLIPSIDE), Duke-Z, and many more TBA!
Nine Enormous Performance Stages
Huge and Countless Beer Service Areas, Serving Budweiser Products
Acres of Rides, Games & Amusements
Twelve Party Zones
Massive Street Areas, as well as Open Fields
Huge Covered Areas, as well as Outdoor Activities
Multitude of Food, Beverage, Activity and Awareness Booths
Free Souvenir Mugs for First 10,000 Guests
Give-aways, Prizes, Party Favors and More!
HotShot VIP Tickets also available (VIP tix include all beer, private bathrooms, exclusive stage with hot
bands, exclusive VIP DJ tent, and much more)
For up-to-date details about Shamrock Fest `07, Blocktoberfest `07 and other major national events,
visit www.HiBallEvents. com.
For up-to-date info go to: http://www.HiBallEv ents.com (Act responsibly - Don't Drink & Drive)
Updated 01-31-07
Everyone should take a look at David's work on thecollectorsgallery.com. Click "Select Artist" and take a
look at his terrific art work.
Updated 01-22-07
New video -- Comboland
Take a look at some very early Connells footage from the Comboland series. Several NC and Raleigh
bands were profiled on this series.
Updated 01-13-07
Another Connells show coming up. Pollstar has the goods! The guys will be playing a festival in the
Washington, D.C. area called Shamrock Fest at RFK Stadium on March 10, 2007 (no, really that is what
it is called). More details as soon as we get them!
Just found an article from The Independent:
by Chris Toenes
When The Connells first came rattling out of Raleigh, the terrain of Southern pop still had the deep
indentations of Byrds-styled Rickenbackers (they were certainly a touchstone for these Boylan
Heights boys), and R.E.M. was still a regional success story. Reckoning had just come out, after all. But-
more than two decades, many tours, and handfuls of harangues with record labels later-the
group still sticks its head out for a few shows a year. Talk of their first proper compilation and several
reissues has surfaced, and perspective seems to be sneaking up on the Raleigh pop stars, kind of
like the creeping, snagging melody of their unforgettable "Darker Days." Remember, it's holiday time,
when ex-pals and old friends come back to town and head out looking for familiar faces. Well, you
found some, and they'll be playing your favorite song. See The Connells at The Pour House on Friday,
Dec. 22, with openers The Saving Graces at 9pm. Tickets are $14.
Updated 12-20-06
Mike Connell played the singer songwriter showcase at The Pour House on 12-22. Mike did bring help.
Although the format was supposed to be the songwriters themselves playing their songs and talking
about the craft of songwriting. Mike did not do much talking and had The Connells other guitar player,
Mike Ayers with him for a couple of songs. Mike made a joke about needing the help. He played some
new songs, "Helium" and "Stars" along with some older favorites such as "Running Mary" and "Rusted
Fields." Doug MacMillian was also in the audience and even made a few requests which were not
played.
There remain some legal issues to resolve before the band can release the compilation and re-
release the older records. These legal issues have also stopped the relase of any new
merchandise whatsoever, such as t-shirts. Gottlieb and TVT' Record's default has put any new work on
hold, especially the long-awaited release of The Connell's back catalog. Rycodisk or Rhino Records
are still negotiating for the release rights.
Independent Weekly Blurb:
In Fun & Games with not-New Boys (12.22)
When The Connells first came rattling out of Raleigh, the terrain of Southern pop still had the deep
indentations of Byrds-styled Rickenbackers (they were certainly a touchstone for these Boylan Heights
boys), and R.E.M. was still a regional success story. Reckoning had just come out, after all. But—more
than two decades, many tours and handfuls of harangues with record labels later—the group still sticks
its head out for a few shows a year. Talk of their first proper compilation and several reissues has
surfaced, and perspective seems to be sneaking up on the Raleigh pop stars, kind of like the creeping,
snagging melody of their unforgettable "Darker Days." Remember, it's holiday time, when ex-pats and
old friends come back to town and head out looking for familiar faces. Well, you found some, and they'll
still be playing your favorite song. See The Connells at The Pour House on Friday, Dec. 22, with
openers The Saving Graces at 9 p.m. Tickets are $14. —Chris Toenes
Updated 12-06-06
Fri 12/22/06 Raleigh, NC The Pour House Music Hall
Sun 12/31/06 Virginia Beach, VA Hilton Hotel
The Pour House's website lists this show:
Sunday 12/17/06
An Acoustic Singer/Songwriters Night featuring:
Greg Humphreys / Mike Connell / Peter Holsapple / Sally Spring
From the website:
On Sunday, December 17th, Mike Connell, along with Greg Humphries (Hobex, Dillon Fence) and Peter
Holsapple (the dB's, Continental Drift) will perform in an Acoustic Singer Songwriter's Night at The Pour
House. The show is at 7pm, and the doors open at 6pm, $8 in advance/10 at the door.
On Friday, December 22, The Connells will play at The Pour House at 9pm, with the doors opening at
8pm. Cost is $12 in advance, and $14 at the door.
Updated 12-04-06
Apparently there are several shows coming up (12/17, 12/22, 12/31). Although the band's official
website has not confirmed the shows, we look forward to them because the band's guest book has the
shows mentioned by by fans in-the-know.
Updated 12-01-06
Connells Fan Chris, heard an ad on the radio last night that said the Connells will be playing at the
Hilton Oceanfront in Virginia Beach on New Year's Eve. We confirmed this with the band. What a great
way to ring in the new year.
Updated 09-25-06
Watch this video for "Over There" (from Boylan Heights) which was recently added to YouTube.com!
Notice how animated Mike is in this video.
Updated 09-18-06
Watch this great video of the band doing "Scotty's Lament" (from Boylan Heights) at Peele Wimberley's
last show at the Cat's Cradle from Carrboro, North Carolina in 1998! Mr. "Skip" Connell is actually
Mike's twin brother, John.
Updated 09-17-06
According to our field reporters, the guys played a large crowd in Baltimore at Max's Slurpfest! The guys
filled the square. During classics like "Get a Gun" and "Fun and Games" the entire crowd sang along.
Although there were occasional technical difficulties they guys played a high energy nearly two hour
set. The band has been practicing new and old material with new drummer Chris Stevenson. Mid-way
through the concert, they played the new "Stars." Doug was his old self with his self-styled Karate Kid-
Geisha Boy moves. During the show some concert-goers had left a pizza on the edge of the stage and
Doug commented that "Mr. Spiccoli had a pizza delivered to the show!" which most of the audience
immediately recognized as a joke off of the film, Fast Times at Ridegmont High. Even though Mike
suffered from a cold and lost his voice later, he still sang a great version of "Burden." Mike and Doug
performed "Dull, Brown and Grey" as a duo as they have done many times before. The band came
back and rocked hard at the end, playing the classic Stone Cold Yesterday to close the show
Set list (in no particular order):
Something to Say
Still Life
Burden
I Suppose (a rare song these days from the band)
Get a Gun
Fun and Games
Dull, Brown, and Grey
Stars
'74-'75
Adjective Song
Maybe
Slackjawed
Scotty's Lament
Choose a Side
Running Mary
Carry My Picture
Hey Wow
Stone Cold Yesterday
If anyone has more information about the show, please contact us at admin@onesimpleband.net
Update 09-03-06
We have been working on The Connells Wikipedia entry. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Great Find! http://www.demonbeachrecords.com/clifmen.html
Information on Doug's side project, The Clifmen
Update 08-18-06
The Connells are playing a show in Baltimore, MD on 09-16-06 (Saturday)!!
From the website: "Bring friends, family and colleagues to the 8th Annual Fell’s Point Oysterfest taking
place September 15, 16, 17 on the Square in Fells Point. The event will feature a variety of oysters,
additional food and beer stations, LIVE music throughout the weekend to include the Connells and Don
Dixon and Marty Jones. The Oysterfest, sponsored by Max’s Taphouse, Koopers Tavern, and 98 Rock,
is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 410.675.6297 or log onto the Oysterfest
website. The Annual Oysterfest is part of a year long 20th Anniversary Celebration for Max’s Taphouse."
More info here.
More details to follow.
Update 07-18-06
Pictures from the Raleigh Downtown live show:
David C
Mike C
Mike Ayers
Chris Stevenson
Doug
Steve
All of the official pictures from the show
Brief Interview with Doug where he talks about the new Compilation CD
Commercial that mentions The Connells
The Connells are playing at "East Coast Surfing Championships" Saturday 08/29/09 Virginia Beach,
VA on Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Update
acoustic performance from the Hibernian in Raleigh, WBBB
See the interview here.
See the live acoustic performance of Fun and Games
See the live acoustic performance of '74-'75
- Doug is in great voice for these songs...
Update
Fantastic show @ The Cat's Cradle with the Mayflies USA!
Review coming
Update
Onesimpleband tweets -- please check out our tweets!
Get updates and more about your favorite Carolina sons!
Update
Connells Playing Legendary Cat's Cradle June 19, 2009
Before that show, The band is doing an acoustic performance / live remote from The Hibernian in
Raleigh on WBBB (96 Rock) on Friday afternoon. The broadcast segment will happen around 5:30pm.
They are doing 2-3 songs and an interview.
Plus Tim "the soundman" Harper is recording the show at the Cradle in hopes of completing a live
release for late 2009 or early 2010.
Take a look at our Show Review (July 26, 2008)
Also a video clip from 96Rock.
Review of 2006 Downtown Live effort
Great old Article on The Connells!
Update
The Connells have two upcoming concerts in the Raleigh area. The 7/26/08 concert will be as a part of
the Raleigh Downtown Live at Moore Square. More information is available at the series' website http:
//budlightdowntownlive.com. This is a free outdoor concert, rain or shine, in Moore Square in Downtown
Raleigh. When The Connells last played there in 2006, it was a great show with many family and
friends in attendance. They will be on stage around 8pm.
On Saturday, September 20, The Connells will be at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, as part of a
benefit. This concert will also feature Don Dixon and his original band, Arrogance. Don Dixon and Mitch
Easter co-produced REM, along with many other Southern bands. Don's current band is The Jump
Rabbits. Mitch Easter is in the Fiendish Minstrels, and was formerly in Let's Active and Shalini, and is
known as the producer behind Drive-In Studios. Go to www.boothamphitheatre.com for additional
information.
Update
Doug's band Mommie plays shows! The Connells played Obama Rally!
Updated 09-08-07
File under strange video, featuring Doug MacMillan
Bob Dylan has something to say about The Connells
Updated 08-19-07
The Connells played the Big Boylan Bash today!
Send us any reviews at admin@onesimpleband.net!!!!
Updated 08-03-07
Wake for Dede DVD offer... Check it out here!
Updated 08-01-07
Tim Harper has redesigned The Connells website... It is great! Take a look!
Updated 07-22-07
The deal with Rykodisc is on hold at the moment due to several contractual issues. Stay tuned.
Updated 07-04-07
Raleigh's favorite sons played a show in Newport News! Get more info here!
Updated 02-25-07
Brand spankin' new show of The Connells 3/16/07 at Oyster Point Park in Newport News, Virginia!!!
More news as soon as we get it!
If you have any info, please send it to us!
Updated 02-13-07
Information on Shamrock Fest:
BIGGER THAN EVER!
HOTTEST ST. PATTY’S FESTIVAL IN AMERICA!
(Unlike anything the DC Area has ever seen)
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TICKET SALES
New Spectacular Location: At the festival grounds at RFK Stadium!!
SHAMROCK FEST `07 FEATURES:
OVER THREE TIMES THE PARTY SPACE AS LAST YEAR!
Forty+ Major Live Acts
Bands: Flogging Molly, Carbon Leaf, The Connells, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Mr. Greenegenes, Burnt
Sienna, Emmet Swimming, Ice Wagon Flu, Scythian, Kelly Bell Band, Danny McGluaghlin Band, Fools &
Horses, The Street Dogs, Lionize, ThatGuy, JunkFood, Screaming Orphans, Doug Segree Band, Flying
Cows of Ventry, JunkFood, DC Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, and many more!
DJ's: DJ-AM, Pat Premier, Kwest, Rene, Dave Russell (FLIPSIDE), Duke-Z, and many more TBA!
Nine Enormous Performance Stages
Huge and Countless Beer Service Areas, Serving Budweiser Products
Acres of Rides, Games & Amusements
Twelve Party Zones
Massive Street Areas, as well as Open Fields
Huge Covered Areas, as well as Outdoor Activities
Multitude of Food, Beverage, Activity and Awareness Booths
Free Souvenir Mugs for First 10,000 Guests
Give-aways, Prizes, Party Favors and More!
HotShot VIP Tickets also available (VIP tix include all beer, private bathrooms, exclusive stage with hot
bands, exclusive VIP DJ tent, and much more)
For up-to-date details about Shamrock Fest `07, Blocktoberfest `07 and other major national events,
visit www.HiBallEvents. com.
For up-to-date info go to: http://www.HiBallEv ents.com (Act responsibly - Don't Drink & Drive)
Updated 01-31-07
Everyone should take a look at David's work on thecollectorsgallery.com. Click "Select Artist" and take a
look at his terrific art work.
Updated 01-22-07
New video -- Comboland
Take a look at some very early Connells footage from the Comboland series. Several NC and Raleigh
bands were profiled on this series.
Updated 01-13-07
Another Connells show coming up. Pollstar has the goods! The guys will be playing a festival in the
Washington, D.C. area called Shamrock Fest at RFK Stadium on March 10, 2007 (no, really that is what
it is called). More details as soon as we get them!
Just found an article from The Independent:
by Chris Toenes
When The Connells first came rattling out of Raleigh, the terrain of Southern pop still had the deep
indentations of Byrds-styled Rickenbackers (they were certainly a touchstone for these Boylan
Heights boys), and R.E.M. was still a regional success story. Reckoning had just come out, after all. But-
more than two decades, many tours, and handfuls of harangues with record labels later-the
group still sticks its head out for a few shows a year. Talk of their first proper compilation and several
reissues has surfaced, and perspective seems to be sneaking up on the Raleigh pop stars, kind of
like the creeping, snagging melody of their unforgettable "Darker Days." Remember, it's holiday time,
when ex-pals and old friends come back to town and head out looking for familiar faces. Well, you
found some, and they'll be playing your favorite song. See The Connells at The Pour House on Friday,
Dec. 22, with openers The Saving Graces at 9pm. Tickets are $14.
Updated 12-20-06
Mike Connell played the singer songwriter showcase at The Pour House on 12-22. Mike did bring help.
Although the format was supposed to be the songwriters themselves playing their songs and talking
about the craft of songwriting. Mike did not do much talking and had The Connells other guitar player,
Mike Ayers with him for a couple of songs. Mike made a joke about needing the help. He played some
new songs, "Helium" and "Stars" along with some older favorites such as "Running Mary" and "Rusted
Fields." Doug MacMillian was also in the audience and even made a few requests which were not
played.
There remain some legal issues to resolve before the band can release the compilation and re-
release the older records. These legal issues have also stopped the relase of any new
merchandise whatsoever, such as t-shirts. Gottlieb and TVT' Record's default has put any new work on
hold, especially the long-awaited release of The Connell's back catalog. Rycodisk or Rhino Records
are still negotiating for the release rights.
Independent Weekly Blurb:
In Fun & Games with not-New Boys (12.22)
When The Connells first came rattling out of Raleigh, the terrain of Southern pop still had the deep
indentations of Byrds-styled Rickenbackers (they were certainly a touchstone for these Boylan Heights
boys), and R.E.M. was still a regional success story. Reckoning had just come out, after all. But—more
than two decades, many tours and handfuls of harangues with record labels later—the group still sticks
its head out for a few shows a year. Talk of their first proper compilation and several reissues has
surfaced, and perspective seems to be sneaking up on the Raleigh pop stars, kind of like the creeping,
snagging melody of their unforgettable "Darker Days." Remember, it's holiday time, when ex-pats and
old friends come back to town and head out looking for familiar faces. Well, you found some, and they'll
still be playing your favorite song. See The Connells at The Pour House on Friday, Dec. 22, with
openers The Saving Graces at 9 p.m. Tickets are $14. —Chris Toenes
Updated 12-06-06
Fri 12/22/06 Raleigh, NC The Pour House Music Hall
Sun 12/31/06 Virginia Beach, VA Hilton Hotel
The Pour House's website lists this show:
Sunday 12/17/06
An Acoustic Singer/Songwriters Night featuring:
Greg Humphreys / Mike Connell / Peter Holsapple / Sally Spring
From the website:
On Sunday, December 17th, Mike Connell, along with Greg Humphries (Hobex, Dillon Fence) and Peter
Holsapple (the dB's, Continental Drift) will perform in an Acoustic Singer Songwriter's Night at The Pour
House. The show is at 7pm, and the doors open at 6pm, $8 in advance/10 at the door.
On Friday, December 22, The Connells will play at The Pour House at 9pm, with the doors opening at
8pm. Cost is $12 in advance, and $14 at the door.
Updated 12-04-06
Apparently there are several shows coming up (12/17, 12/22, 12/31). Although the band's official
website has not confirmed the shows, we look forward to them because the band's guest book has the
shows mentioned by by fans in-the-know.
Updated 12-01-06
Connells Fan Chris, heard an ad on the radio last night that said the Connells will be playing at the
Hilton Oceanfront in Virginia Beach on New Year's Eve. We confirmed this with the band. What a great
way to ring in the new year.
Updated 09-25-06
Watch this video for "Over There" (from Boylan Heights) which was recently added to YouTube.com!
Notice how animated Mike is in this video.
Updated 09-18-06
Watch this great video of the band doing "Scotty's Lament" (from Boylan Heights) at Peele Wimberley's
last show at the Cat's Cradle from Carrboro, North Carolina in 1998! Mr. "Skip" Connell is actually
Mike's twin brother, John.
Updated 09-17-06
According to our field reporters, the guys played a large crowd in Baltimore at Max's Slurpfest! The guys
filled the square. During classics like "Get a Gun" and "Fun and Games" the entire crowd sang along.
Although there were occasional technical difficulties they guys played a high energy nearly two hour
set. The band has been practicing new and old material with new drummer Chris Stevenson. Mid-way
through the concert, they played the new "Stars." Doug was his old self with his self-styled Karate Kid-
Geisha Boy moves. During the show some concert-goers had left a pizza on the edge of the stage and
Doug commented that "Mr. Spiccoli had a pizza delivered to the show!" which most of the audience
immediately recognized as a joke off of the film, Fast Times at Ridegmont High. Even though Mike
suffered from a cold and lost his voice later, he still sang a great version of "Burden." Mike and Doug
performed "Dull, Brown and Grey" as a duo as they have done many times before. The band came
back and rocked hard at the end, playing the classic Stone Cold Yesterday to close the show
Set list (in no particular order):
Something to Say
Still Life
Burden
I Suppose (a rare song these days from the band)
Get a Gun
Fun and Games
Dull, Brown, and Grey
Stars
'74-'75
Adjective Song
Maybe
Slackjawed
Scotty's Lament
Choose a Side
Running Mary
Carry My Picture
Hey Wow
Stone Cold Yesterday
If anyone has more information about the show, please contact us at admin@onesimpleband.net
Update 09-03-06
We have been working on The Connells Wikipedia entry. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Great Find! http://www.demonbeachrecords.com/clifmen.html
Information on Doug's side project, The Clifmen
Update 08-18-06
The Connells are playing a show in Baltimore, MD on 09-16-06 (Saturday)!!
From the website: "Bring friends, family and colleagues to the 8th Annual Fell’s Point Oysterfest taking
place September 15, 16, 17 on the Square in Fells Point. The event will feature a variety of oysters,
additional food and beer stations, LIVE music throughout the weekend to include the Connells and Don
Dixon and Marty Jones. The Oysterfest, sponsored by Max’s Taphouse, Koopers Tavern, and 98 Rock,
is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 410.675.6297 or log onto the Oysterfest
website. The Annual Oysterfest is part of a year long 20th Anniversary Celebration for Max’s Taphouse."
More info here.
More details to follow.
Update 07-18-06
Pictures from the Raleigh Downtown live show:
David C
Mike C
Mike Ayers
Chris Stevenson
Doug
Steve
All of the official pictures from the show
Brief Interview with Doug where he talks about the new Compilation CD
Commercial that mentions The Connells
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"The High Impedence label seems intent on breaking, if not new ground, at least a few rules-as
one might infer from the subtle pun in its moniker. First of all, by releasing the Bo (Motorcaster)
Taylor-helmed project Bandway and elevating AC/DC worship to an art form, the label clearly aims
to thwart expectations of what a righteous indie is supposed to be about. And secondly, since High
Impedence's Clif Mann has such a storied rawk pedigree (Bad Checks, Pipe)-and given that his
new project The Clifmen is a pretty much full-on affair touching on everything from Who-styled
classic rock to Dead Boys-influenced classic punk-I'd reckon the label has no truce with
garden-variety, shitty-sounding indie whining either. Mann's cohorts in crime here include Taylor
(with whom he shares guitar and bass duties), Connells vocalist Doug MacMillan (moonlighting
and clearly loving it) and Jack-'O-Nuts' Brooks Carter (playing the Keith Moon role). Some of this is
so goofy and over the top, like the sonic reduction revver "I'm In Black" and the thrashy, neo-surf
number "Matchbox City," you can't help but think that the project's a beer-fueled, one-take afternoon
lark. It probably was. But on the evidence of other tunes-the epic, brooding "Call," the bump 'n'
grind blooze of "Something Better To Do," the uplifting, almost anthemic "Dreams" -I'd say, here's to
beer-fueled, one-take afternoon larks." -- Review by Fred Mills, Magnet Magazine from Demon
Beach Records Website
one might infer from the subtle pun in its moniker. First of all, by releasing the Bo (Motorcaster)
Taylor-helmed project Bandway and elevating AC/DC worship to an art form, the label clearly aims
to thwart expectations of what a righteous indie is supposed to be about. And secondly, since High
Impedence's Clif Mann has such a storied rawk pedigree (Bad Checks, Pipe)-and given that his
new project The Clifmen is a pretty much full-on affair touching on everything from Who-styled
classic rock to Dead Boys-influenced classic punk-I'd reckon the label has no truce with
garden-variety, shitty-sounding indie whining either. Mann's cohorts in crime here include Taylor
(with whom he shares guitar and bass duties), Connells vocalist Doug MacMillan (moonlighting
and clearly loving it) and Jack-'O-Nuts' Brooks Carter (playing the Keith Moon role). Some of this is
so goofy and over the top, like the sonic reduction revver "I'm In Black" and the thrashy, neo-surf
number "Matchbox City," you can't help but think that the project's a beer-fueled, one-take afternoon
lark. It probably was. But on the evidence of other tunes-the epic, brooding "Call," the bump 'n'
grind blooze of "Something Better To Do," the uplifting, almost anthemic "Dreams" -I'd say, here's to
beer-fueled, one-take afternoon larks." -- Review by Fred Mills, Magnet Magazine from Demon
Beach Records Website
