sucker

September 19, 2019 ~ Adam Johnston ~ Leave a comment

We’ve joked that we provide the Jonas Brothers this professional courtesy of improving upon their song. In particular, Ian takes something that was intended to be a very straightforward, uncomplicated rhythm into a pile of syncopation on the drums. Caryn* layers coy vocals on top of this and Tim lays a foundation with the bass line.

The piano is just along for the ride on this one. When you play with a great quartet, you continuously get to be immersed in the work of 3 really amazing musicians. This feels like an entirely new song.

And also, we really, really had a fun time playing here on the outdoor patio of UTOG. It was like playing in a back alley and a backyard at the same time.

*And doesn’t Caryn look like she’s an angel with a halo from the backlight here?

gigs, upcoming and past

August 23, 2019 ~ Adam Johnston ~ Leave a comment

So, we’ve played at some stuff and we have more stuff up and coming. Coming up next: A gig at Lighthouse Lounge on Sept. 6. And, you should know that you have to bring your i.d. and $5. (We hope the fans don’t desert us when they realize they have to start paying a cover to see us.) And another couple of things outside are planned while the weather is still good; and we get to share the stage with our 2nd favorite Ogden band later in the fall. Details to come, so stay tuned.

For now, here’s a few samples of what we’ve been feeding into the YouTubes on our channel here.

Love is Here to Stay @ Lighthouse Longe

Lovecats @ Brigham City Farmers Market

van sessions released!

June 25, 2019 ~ Adam Johnston ~ Leave a comment

It’s fun to get the message that the recording you did in the cold and dark on a Friday night in February is now out, and you go back to that and listen to that fun time in and out of a van, next to a fire pit, just playing music and getting interviewed at the up and coming Monarch. It makes us feel like a real Ogden band.

Check it out here, and subscribe to Banyan Collective, especially their #VanSessions for more local music. Thanks to Brandon and Todd for the fun night and the recording!

blooper reel

June 16, 2019July 19, 2019 ~ Adam Johnston ~ Leave a comment

We keep a digital recorder on hand during rehearsals. Documenting new tracks is useful for future practice or just to remember what we invented on the spot. But sometimes it’s a 30-second blooper reel of failure and comedy.