Thursday 05 June 2014 - The Brunson Theater * Cowbell Kings * Nathan Quick

Texas has a dirty secret creeping up from the Dirty Bay. Although it’s affecting the air right now…it’s not toxic. The stories you will hear confront a toxic subject but you will likely enjoy the journey whether you’re skimming the surface or digging in deep.The sound will demand your attention while warming your heart. Even on the haunting songs you’ll find yourself singing like a child. Aneffective and rich bed of harmony supports every note. It seems impossible for a two minute long song spit out 21 chords yet never get in the way of the melody. No, this is not jazz. This music is for everybody!

This is rock music from a band known as THE BRUNSON THEATER! The music native to Texas new and old covers a wide variety of styles but the forbidden music that’s been spinning around the Dirty Bay for a while recently spawned a piece of work incompatible with any southern musical heritage.

With veteran musician, Ryan Guidry, singing, writing and arranging the album promises to be one of the most melodically infectious and satisfying rock records of the past 15 years. Imagine Peter Gabriel era Genesis sung with Justin Hayward’s (Moody Blues) timbre cross pollinating with The Beach Boys and Radiohead into a palatable flowing collection of songs informed by The Beatles.

Cowbell Kings (Houston, TX)
https://www.reverbnation.com/cowbellkings

Cowbell Kings plays shows of original country/rock/pop style music, with powerful hooks, bucking syncopated rhythms, strong vocal harmonies, and soaring exciting instrumentation. The band plays clubs, shows, also dance hall, country dance bars, private parties and ice house gigs doing well known country and rock’n’roll covers with many original songs scattered into the mix. Rick Ehrlich, lead guitar and vocals, Matt Elkins, bass and vocals, Bruce Ross guitar and vocals, and Ivan “Koop” Kuper on drums and vocals. The band was previously called More Cowbell Tx, but there are several Texas bands with similar confusing names; we have been promoted.

Nathan Quick (Houston, TX)
https://www.reverbnation.com/nathanquick

Nathan Quick has a soulful voice, tasteful melodies, and crisp guitar playing that will have you wanting to come back for more time and time again. He is an up and coming artist with alot to share, so be sure to check him out! His sound draws from a vast pool of genres from classic rock and roll to contemporary singer-songwriter and is something everyone can enjoy!

“Nathan Quick’s folksy, spiritual, HPMA-nominated tune “Running” combines the timelessness of Neil Young with the bite of Jace Everett. We vote him Most Likely to End Up on the True Blood Soundtrack Next Season. There’s too much blood in his lyrics for it not to happen. ” Jef with one f, Music Staff, Houston Press – Houston Press Music Awards 2012 Showcase