Brown Bird Electronic Press Kit

 

 

 

Press for Brown Bird's "The Devil Dancing"

 

A few things have gone well for David Lamb recently. His Providence-by-way-of-Maine-by-way-of-Seattle pet project Brown Bird seems to be hitting a lot of right notes of late. After releasing an impressive album last year (2008's The Bottom Of The Sea), Brown Bird have been playing and touring relentlessly and solidifying their sound, developing into a miniature orchestra of harmonized voices and instruments.   In a music industry where Americana music is groundswelling, Brown Bird might be poising themselves for a breakthrough. If timing and location have anything to do with it, then it appears that this might be a banner year for the group.

-Ghost of Electricity [full article]

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If you notice a bit more of a full sound – it seems like the 5 piece is really taking on the challenge of putting together a full folk album.   What I mean is that Brown Bird wasn’t simply a guy (David Lamb) with a guitar, but it could be pulled off as such if needed.  This “evolution” includes numerous instruments and has been compared to a “miniature orchestra” and I like where it is going.

-Slowcoustic [full article]

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Their fourth album in five years, Devil is Brown Bird’s most vibrant and lively release, and the added instrumentation highlights the charismatic, sometimes unnerving narratives of lead singer/songwriter David Lamb….  Their acclaimed live act has not gone unnoticed by their peers; the Low Anthem handpicked Brown Bird (and Death Vessel) to open their recent show at the Avon Theater.

-Chris Conti, The Providence Phoenix

 

Selected Press for Previous Brown Bird Releases

 
 

 

Front man and songwriter David Lamb is like an ancient foundation peeking up through wild grass, deeply rooted but whipped raw by the elements. His voice is world-weary and quietly powerful, a deep and humble timbre that resonates well after a syllable’s end.

--Sam Pfeifle, The Boston Phoenix
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Brown Bird’s sound ranges from simple sea-shanty style folk to complex counterpoints with an eastern European flavor. Their influences of indie rock, classical music, and old american hymns rise and fall within their songs like whitecaps on a dark and stormy sea.

--Idea of North
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David Lamb’s lyrics are emotional, thoughtful and evocative, resting wonderfully on a bed of cello, acoustic guitar, banjo and other assorted instruments. Most impressive, however, is the way that the band can endow an established genre like Americana with fresh and dark turns.

--John Drake- North East Performer
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Such Unrest is very laid-back, and leaves one feeling…. not quite sad, but something like it that is less dreary. Overall, this album is full of romance and possibilities, but the music is so quiet that one could easily mistake it for sadness.  David Lamb’s whispered vocals are complimented well by his sparse guitar lines.  Jerusha Robinson lends to the sad feeling, as it often sounds as though her cello is actually moaning and weeping.  Jeremy Robinson restrains himself to the point of near anxiety for his banjo, accordion, toy piano, and other instruments.  Stated simply, this album is wonderful.  The songs are beautiful.

--A Third Attempt at Masonry

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