Guest Admin Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thursday, November 13th, 2008 - I am really excited to share with you the latest member of the Suburban Home family, http://www.myspace.com/thetakershonkytonk the Takers. The Takers are a 6 piece Outlaw Country band from Gainesville, Florida. I had the opportunity to meet the guys at this year's Fest and not only did their live performances blow me away, I really connected with them as people (the most important aspect to me). Coody from Ninja Gun first told me about the Takers. He had mentioned that they were a really great band from Gainesville and that I would like them. He had said that both Peanut and Ronnie from Whiskey & Co were also in the band and I had already become friends with Peanut since he runs Barracuda Sound who we coreleased "Restless Rubes" vinyl with. Our friend and favorite photographer, Jana Miller, too spoke highly of the Takers. This lead to some email and phone conversations with the Taker's singer, Devon. Over the phone, we hit if off really well and after going back and forth, we agreed to put out the "Curse of a Drunk" single. We both agreed that before we make a decision to do anything further, we should hang out and make sure we got along. From the very first night out at the Fest, I knew that we would get along famously. Devon went out drinking with us nearly every night. After one particular night, I get the following text from Devon, "Last Night, I Went to Take a Shit and I was so drunk, I Puked". We all had a big laugh and I thought for him to share that with us after only knowing each other for such a short time, this was a guy after my own heart. I went and saw Devon play a solo set on Saturday night and he has such a powerful voice. He kept playing new songs and each one was better than the previous one. He also did a John Prine cover which was is always a plus. That next night, I saw the entire band play at Common Grounds, a show that also featured Suburban Home acts, Austin Lucas, Josh Small, Two Cow Garage, and Drag the River. They absolutely rocked it, their live show definitely brings the thunder and I would like go on record as saying that they are one of the heaviest Country bands out there. I got to meet pretty much all of the guys in the band and they are all really good folks. I am really excited. I love this band. I think they fit in perfectly in between Drag the River, Two Cow Garage, and Tim Barry. I mentioned before that they would have fit in well with Waylon and Willie and I stand by that. The band will soon be entering the studio to record their debut album. Expect that to drop in early 2009. Check out the following: http://www.suburbanhomerecords.com/mediafiles/thetakers/mp3/curseofadrunk.mp3 "Curse of a Drunk" mp3 http://www.myspace.com/thetakershonkytonk The Takers MySpace Page Youtube video of Devon Youtube video of The Takershttp://www.suburbanhomerecords.com/the-fest-7-news Stream the "Delucious Vinyl Fest LP" w/ the Takers' track, "Drift" http://stores.channeladvisor.com/vinylhome/Store/Search.aspx?&Page=1&Sort=1&key=takers&sku=sh101 Buy the Takers' debut 7" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyheavylowlow Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Nice, just bought the 7", kind of sounds like a heavy Two Gallants to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludesmaaan Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 awesome! I finally heard them yesterday when I listened to the Delicious LP, that song "Drift" rules. I need to order a copy of the 7" asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejonnyhormone Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 So who got the $15 gift certificates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybrummel Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I don't get it. That guy's guitar is so big and has a hole in it. How is he supposed to do spin kicks with that thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehoffa Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I see an acoustic guitar and you've lost me immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechuckdiezel Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 So who got the $15 gift certificates? I def guessed them I hope virgil gives it too me although the only reason I knew was because he told me at the Fest but my guess should still count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoyadrian Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't get it. That guy's guitar is so big and has a hole in it. How is he supposed to do spin kicks with that thing? you're funny tony brummel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclz Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 i knew this, but who is band number 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Admin Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 i knew this, but who is band number 2? band #2 will be announced next week. Keep the guesses on that other thread rolling. and I will find the winner in a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't get it. That guy's guitar is so big and has a hole in it. How is he supposed to do spin kicks with that thing? He uses that during the quiet poignant moments of an acoustic set to make all the girls cry and lift their cell phones. On topic: seems like a good fit, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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