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The Additives : Back In Bridgeport
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A refreshing hybrid of indie, folk, and subterranean Bridgeport blues, drawing on the everyday, from relationships gone wrong to the "Champagne of Beers", resulting in great tunes, smart lyrics, and timeless hooks.
Genre: Folk: Modern Folk
Release Date: 2008
Back In Bridgeport Record Label: Mr Bridgeport Records ASCAP 0146683
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Stare Out Old Man 4:06 Album Only
Annamosity 4:06 Album Only
Baby We Can Work It Out 4:32 Album Only
Joe Delaney 2:48 Album Only
2 Sides Of The Mattress 2:42 Album Only
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Album Notes

Joe Ryan grew up listening to old country, put himself through college working at Buddy Guy's in Chicago, and has lived in more than a few states in the Union. This band arrangement finds a new home for long-time drummer Joey Werner. Pianist Sheila Bertoletti and bassist Dustin Pyka, having been classically trained, compliment the songwriting with smart arrangements adding subtle nuances. After completing a well-received solo trip to Ireland, Joe’s live performance of "Baby We Can Work It Out" (recorded at Thomas Reads for On-The- Verge radio) and "Annamosity" (the first single off the new "Back In Bridgeport" EP) were released to Dublin's Phantom Radio 92.5 and have garnered good reviews. The band has been invited to play a series of shows in the U.K. during the summer of 2008. Check their website for tour dates and news at http://www.theadditives.com

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REVIEWS

Dublin Radio EP Review
author: joseph ryan
“Back to Bridgeport” is a delightful new 5 track EP, which has recently been released by Illinois outfit, The Additives. From the grungy blues of “Stare Out Old Man” to the funky folk of “Two Sides of the Mattress”, this CD is a really tasty slice of Chicago Pie. Joe Ryan’s distinctive voice and imaginative lyrics give a respectful nod to the musical traditions of the Windy City and its environs, whilst the simple production conveys the feel of a heaving bar room. Admittedly, the use of harmonica and accordion induce droplets of nostalgia, but this CD is firmly set in 2008.“Back to Bridgeport” is a really pleasurable listen and I’ll definitely be playing tracks from it, over the coming weeks, during the “On The Verge” Radio Show. Brendan Hickey Producer / Presenter “On The Verge” Thursdays 8 – 9PM Dublin South (93.9) FM
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