Album Notes

The Nonchalants (1997-2001) featured award-winning performing songwriter Jean Synodinos and self-proclaimed "road warrior" Steve Uhler. Based in Austin, TX, they also took their dynamic performances to some of the finest venues across the US -- from the Bitter End in NYC to Portafino Presents in Monterey, CA. Acoustic Guitar Magazine wrote of them, "Vibrant... energetic vocals and twin guitars make sharp, savvy acoustic music."

On DRIVE (1999), Jean and Steve were joined in the studio by Austin notables Glenn Kawamoto (bass and production) and Paul Pearcy (drums/percussion). Other Austin guest artists of note included: Marvin Dykhuis (mandolin, electric guitar), Sara Hickman and Ruthie Foster (background vocals), Chip Dolan (piano/organ), Gary Primich (harmonica) and Gene Elders (violin).


SO... WASSUP WITH THE NONCHALANTS SINCE 2001?

Jean Synodinos has continued performing at acoustic venues and festivals across the country as a solo artist and with her band in Austin, TX. She's released two solo CDs, "Lucky" (2003) and "Breathe" (2006). (Listen to both and read the reviews here on CDBaby!) Visit Jean's website for the whole story and gigs in your area: www.jeansynodinos.com, or be Jean's friend on MySpace at www.myspace.com/jeansynodinos

Steve Uhler is a freelance writer and film critic living in Austin. His reviews, articles and columns have appeared in major newspapers throughout America, including The Austin American Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Miami Herald, The Austin Chronicle, and The New York Times wire service. His popular book, 'A Movie A Day', was published in 2001 by Berkley (Penguin/Putnam). Richard Roeper of Ebert & Roeper and the Movies raves "Witty, fun and insightful. A real treat for any movie lover!" Read more about Steve at www.steveuhler.com.