Posted on: March 5, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Quiet Life is a candle with ecstatic wax and wick, modern burn and recycled light. Their blend of classic country/folk and indie/rock is one of the most genuine combinations being fused across modern America. Hailing from the whaling city of New London, Connecticut, these two brothers [Sean and Ryan Spellman] and two best friends [Craig Rupert and Paul Dutton] have all the sincerity of their great folk predecessors, influenced by the true honesty of American folk music and the raw expression of rock and roll’s forefathers. Four boys with the enthusiasm of a young Bruce Springsteen and an undying determination to be heard, anxious to stay true to the roots of rock and roll, while adding a flavor of the new.

 

Act Natural is their debut full length, a collection of songs which have been honed the past year by filling opening slots throughout the country for the likes of Matt Costa, Cold War Kids and Jason Isbell of the Drive By Truckers, as well as sharing stages with folks such as Dr Dog, Jesse Malin and Shout Out Louds. Act Natural is a trip of what indie rock should be, and Quiet Life is what a rock and roll band should be – tireless, wild-eyed boys with a van, a trailer, and many miles to go.

 

“Pleasant chord progressions, soft harmonies, and enough of a Southern wail to double check the band’s Connecticut address.” Chattanooga Times Free Press

 

March 2 – BAR - New Haven, Connecticut
March 5 – ROUSTABOUT! @ Bar Bleu – State College, Pennsylvania
March 7 – The White Water Tavern – Little Rock, Arkansas

March 8 – The New Deli – Fayetteville, Arkansas
March 9 – Hi-Tone – Memphis, Tennessee
March 11 – Club Dada – Dallas, Texas
March 13 – SXSW – Hole in the Wall – Austin, Texas
March 14 – SXSW – The Parlor North Loop – Austin, Texas

March 15 – SXSW – Austin, Texas
March 16 – SXSW – Ego’s – Austin, Texas
March 19 – The Gypsy Lounge – Lake Forest, California
March 20 – Pappy and Harriet’s – Pioneertown, California
March 21 – Pehrspace – Los Angeles, California
March 27 – JJ’s Bohemia – Chattanooga, Tennessee
March 30 – TBA – Greenville, North Carolina
April 16 – Oasis Pub – New London, Connecticut

 

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