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"One of the year's best roots rock releases." The Washington Post
"Top 12 Debut Records of the Year" Paste Magazine
"His own compelling musical voice." Acoustic Guitar
"Unabashedly American music performed without regard to fad or fashion." Amplifier
With his new self-titled solo record, New Jersey raised DC-based Luke Brindley affirms his relevance among leading young singer/songwriters. Critics and fans are already responding with praise. The Washington Post called it "One of the year's best roots-rock releases."
Luke is not your typical rock star. Though he appears to have all of the ingredients included in the modern recipe; young, good looking, rebel dress and incredible talent, his music draws from another time - it is reminiscent of artists some decades ago who focused on the timeless art of songwriting.
Married to his high school sweetheart (a la Bono and fellow Jersey born rocker Jon Bon Jovi), compassion and the challenge of keeping love alive in a modern and dangerous world are recurring themes in Luke's music and his life. They recently took on the added challenge of adopting a special-needs born to a drug-addicted mother. His life-long pursuit of music has led him to travels in West Africa, Brazil and Eastern Europe and consistent touring across the country. He studied guitar at Rutgers with Ken Wessel, guitarist with free jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman, and built his main guitar himself. He is also one of the owners of Jammin' Java - a 200 seat music club recently named one of the Top 100 Clubs in the World by Pollstar Magazine.
When asked about his influences he names artists from the classic singer/songwriter pantheon such as Dylan, Neil Young and Van Morrison, the straightforward American songwriters like Springsteen, Tom Petty and Paul Westerberg, the elegance of Nick Drake and early Bruce Cockburn, the rawness and simplicity of early American and British punk, the intricate and inventive guitar work of D'Gary, Michael Hedges and Ali Farka Toure, modern songwriters like Joe Purdy, Josh Ritter and Patty Griffin and but also authors and poets like Thomas Merton, Rilke, James Wright, and Rumi.
No - definitely not typical.
Inspired by the early Motown recordings and the classic 70's singer/songwriters records, the entire record was recorded live in the studio with minimal overdubs in only three days. Luke entered the studio with a collection of new songs and a stellar band of DC-area musicians including a horn section, brother Daniel ..boards, and brother in law Jared Bartlett as producer. The result is "a well-crafted and fairly seamless production, a collection of tunes that consistently makes the most of Brindley's raspy voice, soulful delivery and impressive guitar work", says the Washington Post.
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Hey there... how are you? I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you listening and adding me as a friend... very cool of you... As a small way of saying thank you, if you click HERE and follow the instructions, you'll get a free song from my upcoming 'Real World Sessions' acoustic album!
Also at that link is a list of upcoming tour dates - I'll be playing in your area in the next few weeks, and I'd love to see you at one of the shows...
Thanks again for listening, and I hope you're doing great...
The show was great, man. This show was another first for me I park in a parking garage it was easier then it looked (Your performance in october was a first too. the first time I switch subway lines. Gald I did not get lost that.) There are no seats, it's all open. the first of two opening band's lead signer did a stage dive.
The second opener is who I went to see Dave Barnes another Nashville artist. Did get to talk much to him, but did get to met him and got My cd signed. Though I left before the main act did not want to see Hanson play.
Cool that your trip was good.
See you in three weeks at the Canal Room. Can't wait.
I am headed to a party for my friend at 4:30. Then I am going to the Wellmont theatre in montclair. Going to see Dave Barnes play he is opening act also another band named everbody else (have not heard their music), But I am not sticking around for the main performance (it's Hanson) I only really want to see Dave Barnes perform but I will at least listen to the other band.
thank you! obviously, it's not top quality recording and the vocals are far from perfect but it's still a start :) and I'm looking for a good voice coach now...if you happen to know of any please let me know!
Hey! Hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that a recorded version of Empty Love is up now :) It's not 100% perfect but it's definitely progress. It's actually only me singing, and I'll be doing most of the recording because right now Anna is really focusing on acting and I'm really focusing on music. Anyways, please check it out and I'd love to hear what you think!
So, I ask and I shall receive? Is that all I needed to do? Tell me that it is a public show and I can come! If so, I will be there...I'm going to the Titans/Packers game at noon that day - it's at night, right!? I need details! And I will be there...I live right by Franklin! I'm SO excited!!
if you've ever wanted to ride a unicorn, exploderize something with lasers that shoot out of your eyes, or learn how to melt people's hearts with sweet music, then you'll love this video...take a look ;)
I just wrote this and thought of you, not sure why, but this feels grounded and real, art meeting life, and it made me think of you.
I hope you are well.
This pic was taken by a Scottish friend of mine at the Edinburgh Festival. I love it for its simplicity, beauty and depth.
EDINBURGH MAN
Shell of a man that once was More than façade, now frozen On path of life un-chosen Knows not how to twist, turn, coax fate to his favor But instead, gives consent to time sinking his haunches Drawing down classic features of bravest kin far since bloodied on fields to his west and south Down to sadness, lethargy uncommon of his breed Too common for his time He is working man in anonymous industrial age of smoke and varieties of gray Broken, with no silver lining Other than, overcoat and Silver spray
fantastic show tonight and it was really great to meet you as well! see you at the canal room in november :) remember to play "on your side" this time!!
