Bryan John Appleby EPK

BRYAN JOHN APPLEBY EPK

FIRE ON THE VINE
RELEASE DATE: JULY 30TH 2011

PRESS:

No Depression : inside the songs

Magnet Magazine : best of 2011
KEXP : song of the day
Sound on the Sound : written here

Seattle Weekly : one to watch

Wild Honey Pie : feature

Bandcamp : album of the week

Pull & Bear : heritage collection feature

"Part Devendra Banhart, part Damien Jurado, today’s artist, Seattle’s Bryan John Appleby, writes lush folk songs that invoke a sweet vulnerability as they draw you into his world." - Leigh Bezezekoff (KEXP Seattle, WA)

"Few have the skill with words, the deftness with arrangement and the ambition with the sonic palette that Bryan John Appleby has. Even fewer are able to deliver both their words and their music with a voice that simultaneously expresses innocence and optimism on the one hand, and weary experience on the other." - Andrew Dubber (bandcamp)

STREAMING TRACKS:

06 The Words of the Revelator.mp3

08 Glory.mp3

10 Honey Jars.mp3

VIDEO:

BIO:

Seattle based songwriter, Bryan John Appleby, spent winter and spring of this year holed up with close friends in a Ballard warehouse banging pots, plucking strings, tapping mason jars, and plunking pianos. What emerged from these musical ramblings was the long awaited debut full-length, Fire on the Vine. The album elaborates on his affinity for organic soundscapes and acoustic found sounds. And yet, the record remains accessible with lush, satisfying melodies. True to the approach taken with his first EP, Shoes for Men and Beasts, the songs are crafted carefully, with an emphasis on compelling lyrics. The thoughtful narratives supply the cast of characters with a range of experiences and emotions that reflect the songwriter’s personal doubts and realizations.

Some who have only seen Appleby perform solo may find the album a bit surprising. Though many of the songs are crafted around Appleby’s somewhat sparse finger picking style, they take on new identities as far-reaching instrumentation wraps around luring melodies and harmonies. With live performances on KEXP and shows with Damien Jurado and The Head and the Heart in his rear view mirror, Appleby and his band anticipate a fruitful remainder of the year with various tours and local opportunities.

LINKS:

http://www.facebook.com/bryanjohnappleby

http://bryanjohnappleby.bandcamp.com/

http://twitter.com/#!/bryanjappleby

http://www.myspace.com/bryanjohnappleby

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CONTACT:

For Press & Promo info contact: promo@bryanjohnappleby.com

For Booking & General Inquires contact: info@bryanjohnappleby.com