Downtown Harvest
Discovering Dinosaurs
Downtown Harvest's third effort, "Discovering Dinosaurs," is an eclectic blend of four voices, guitars, keyboards, accordions, drums, glockenspiel... Rolling Stones 60's rock, 70's disco, 80's punk synth, 90's dance, all rolled into one album.
Pop: Beatles-pop
overzealous
Yellow Jr.
Overzealous is a group that hearkens back what is now uncommon in rock music: they produce songs, not a lamentation on negative feelings that seems to prevail in today’s world. Their music is hard but feels good. Their sound can in some ways be seen as an homage to the pedigree of Knoxville, their hometown: one of their major influences is Superdrag, another fine band from the South. They even draw their music from groups like the Beatles and especially John Lennon’s music in particular. However, ultimately Overzealous has its own, unique sound; one that is dedicated to a catchy, melodiously infused music.
“Apples and Girls” is a tune that is extremely memorable. The guitar riff sets up a wonderful entrance while the drums and bass set up a properly party-like atmosphere for the lead singer.
“This Old Man” channels Led Zeppelin in its hard-hitting yet tuneful sensation. It seems to be a expression of grief over old age but is presented in such a cheerful, jovial way that it almost be
Pop: Beatles-pop
Gary Alt
Not For Sale To Minors
From hard rock to string-quartet backed pop, from blues to rock & roll. Sports three covers - The Band's "Chest Fever", an instrumental version of Led Zepellin's "The Wanton Song", and Gerry and the Pacemaker's "Ferry Cross the Mersey", plus 12 originals.
Pop: Beatles-pop
The Lin Preston Band
Musical Time Machine
All the greatness of Classic/ British rock with a more modern edge. Focused on strong melodies with a tendency toward bigger production. Lyrically dark at times but not without a balance of upbeat optimism and humor.
Pop: Beatles-pop
Mike Ringler
We Have Liftoff
Mike's fifth, and most powerful, album to date; Beatles-flavored at times, but uniquely "Ringleresque".
Pop: Beatles-pop
Beef Wellington and the Mad Cows
Masticated Bovine
The brain child of the demented minds of Jason Arvanites and Gary Alt. Accessible pop, soul, rock, whatever you want to call it. Guaranteed to amuse and bewilder.
Pop: Beatles-pop
Xenophilia
Cafe of Love
Opened for Jason Mraz three times. Members of CAKE on one song.
Pop: Beatles-pop
Jim Horn
A Beatles Tribute
Instrumental versions played by the only sax player to have recorded w/the Beatles, John, Paul, George & Ringo
Pop: Beatles-pop
Paul Warren
Love's Lost Cause
Rhetro acoustic-pop. Torch songs for lonely rooms and night time drives.
Pop: Beatles-pop
Tens of Thousands
The Galaxy Party
Super catchy indie pop from Brooklyn - something like The Beatles meets Weezer with a liberal dose of synth-pop and smart, quirky lyrics. Recommended for fans of Metric, Apples in Stereo, The Shins.
Pop: Beatles-pop