THE STRANGE TONES' Cyber Press Kit September 2005THE BAND
The Strange Tones are no ordinary band. Combining a youthful enthusiasm with many years of professional musical experience, the Strange Tones put their unique and original stamp on American roots music. It's the sound of Fender amps set up at the crossroads of blues, rockabilly, surf and R&B. It's the sound of Slim Harpo meets Link Wray, Magic Sam meets Wanda Jackson. It's the sound of raw meets tight
CRIME-A-BILLY
THE STRANGE TONES BRAND NEW CD
Crime-A-Billy has erupted from the great Pacific Northwest! Spawned like a crazed salmon in a river of whiskey and microbrew this CD swims against the currents of mainstream music. Your iPod may try but The Strange Tones and this new CD defy a quick and easy classification. Well schooled and respected in the blues scene, the band has created its own sound by blending blues, rock-a-billy, surf, swamp, R&B, and even a sonic tip of the hat to the likes of the hardboiled Sam Spade and Phillip Marlowe. The result is a combustible one-of-a-kind album...
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QUOTES
"The Strange Tones are a fine funky band that plays rockin' roots music with the fervor of true believers. Their sound is stripped of gratuitous flash because these guys know Jimmy Reed's secret, that one note is better than a hundred, especially if it's the perfect one".
John Foyston, THE OREGONIAN
The Strange Tones turn in a rip roaring, label defying bunch of great tunes”
PORTLAND BLUES.COM
"Best bass man I know."
SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS
QUOTES
- Pick A Live Show to Promote
- Print Generic Poster
- Add Show Dates with Crayola of Choice
- Put on dark sunglasses, smoke cigar and wear black hat or beret
- Put where the law allows.
