http://thefarwestband.com The Far West Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:58:16 +0000 http://thefarwestband.com en http://www.thefarwestband.com/SHOWS http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/SHOWS Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:58:16 +0000 The Far West 1077416 UPCOMING SHOWS: var widget = new BIT.Widget({"artist":"The Far West","prefix":"fbjs"});widget.insert_events(); May 24th, The Deer Lodge, Ojai, CA May 25th, Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Morgan Hill, CA May 26th, Oysterpalooza Festival, Valley Ford, CA June 22, Private Event July 5th, Friday Night Live, Cloverdale, CA Aug 1st, Pappy & Harriets, Pioneertown, CA Aug 2nd, Davidsons Distillery, Reno, NV Aug 3rd, Garage on Beck, Salt Lake City, UT Aug 5th, Center for The Arts, Crested Butte, CO Aug 25th Eugene Celebration, Eugene, OR UPCOMING SHOWS: May 24th, The Deer Lodge, Ojai, CA May 25th, Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Morgan Hill, CA May 26th, Oysterpalooza Festival, Valley Ford,... http://www.thefarwestband.com/PRESS http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/PRESS Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:33:51 +0000 The Far West 1077381 July 20th 2012 Low Down & Dirty w/ Nick 13 Nick 13 name checks us here: What Country records are in heavy rotation for you right now? The new Marty Stuart record is great, one of the best of the year so far. I definitely spun The Far West’s album quite a bit as well, which led to putting them on the show this weekend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 12th 2012 Arizona Daily Star mpossibly cute frontman Lee Briante, with punky Justin Bieber hair and a 5 o'clock shadow, is rarely without a button-down Western-style shirt as he sings about drinking and drowning in love. This is throwback country, circa 1950s-'60s Opry. There's hints of some of the members' red-dirt South Texas sensibilities intertwined with a little Bakersfield sound from their adopted Cali. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 19th 2012, Flying Shoes Lead singer Lee Briante gives the band a very distinctive sound, his voice being a wry, world-weary drawl, whilst the band behind him plays neat, cheerful country music that is predominantly upbeat in tone. With lyrics that frequently have a beaten up, humorously cynical air about them, it feels like the whole shebang is completely imbued with the spirit of Townes van Zandt – cheerfully bleak throughout. I reckon the marriage of that vibe to some beautifully played, regular guy country music that is rich with melody is The Far West’s masterstroke. (Read On...) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 25th 2012, Now This Sound is Brave I was hooked from the first song and spent a week or two carrying it around with me in order to appreciate it properly. It’s good walking and thinking music; by which I mean, I would put it on as I was headed home after work and the next thing I knew 20 blocks had slipped by without my noticing. (Read on...) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 10th 2012, Nine Bullets Suddenly you stumble upon these gems just sitting there, waiting to be discovered. They call themselves “The Far West”, and that’s really how they sound. Like cowboys from a long lost outposts, somewhere from far out west, who has hooked up with the ghosts of Whiskeytown and Hank Williams. (Read On...) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 9th, 2012 Country Jukebox No question, these guys are arguably amongst the discoveries of the last year. Under the production of Amos McWoods the quartet achieves really big things when it comes to crisp, balanced and flowing music bouncing between traditional and modern styles. (Read On...) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 9th 2012, Rootstime There is not one unnecessary track on the entire album, a feat not many novice groups can pull off, but from "The Far West" we only wish for more songs. Lets hope the second CD is not too long in coming. ( July 20th 2012 Low Down & Dirty w/ Nick 13 Nick 13 name checks us here: What Country records are in heavy rotation for you right now? The new Marty Stuart record... http://www.thefarwestband.com/CONTACT http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/CONTACT Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:54:19 +0000 The Far West 1077322 Questions and comments: Email The Far West Bookings: Chris Faville Mongrel Music chris@mongrelm.com 415.485.5100 Management: Matt Farber - 952.393.4561 info@mattfarberproductions.com mattfarberproductions.com Questions and comments: Email The Far West Bookings: Chris Faville Mongrel Music chris@mongrelm.com 415.485.5100 Management: Matt Farber - 952.393.4561 ... http://www.thefarwestband.com/BIO http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/BIO Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:44:43 +0000 The Far West 1077323 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077323/FW1resize_1_905.jpg" width="900" height="711" width_o="900" height_o="711" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077323/FW1resize_1_o.jpg" data-mid="27426739" border="0" align="left"/> "Technically pure, slightly jaded, no-nonsense and honest with stellar storytelling for the every-man." The Far West came together in early 2010, each member having left other bands to pursue a unique sound they weren't getting elsewhere. Robert Black, hailing from Texas has played in dozens of bands from the plains all the way to the coasts (in both directions). In his Texas days he backed a number of bands in all day BBQ hoedowns and late night jam sessions. He even had a band share a bill with Townes Van Zandt. In Los Angeles, after working as a session bassist for several LA bands like Leslie & The Badgers, West of Texas & many others, he met singer Lee Briante. Briante comes from the fertile Hudson Valley of NY, by way of the rolling hills of Western Mass. His parents instilled a deep love of music in him from a very early age, taking him to see a wide variety of music like Arlo, Pete Seegar, Charlie Daniels and many others. Memories of rowdy irish bands burning through bow rosin in low ceiling riverside taverns stand out in his mind. Lee has been playing in bands since he was 15 or so, among others he played in the Northampton, MA ambient band paris., the Boston band 1986 and the LA based Queen Victoria. Ready to start a project of his own he made contact with Robert Black by posting a simple craigslist ad that consisted of nothing more then a Waylon Jennings video. James Williams, Keys, has played in Biirdie, the breakups, and SpongeBob SquarePants and the Hi-Seas. He has performed live on KTLA Morning News, KXLU, and KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic with Nick Harcourt. James has hared the bill with Mates of State, my ex-girlfriend's favorite band, thereby winning the breakup.His permanent medical records include that I drink cosmopolitans. Taylor Negron once called him a poseur. Chicago native Aaron found his true passion for music when he picked up his first guitar at fourteen. He's played was an integral part the Chicago band, Dorian Taj. Aaron has also been seen playing with Clip Art, Dick Prall, The Eighth Grade, The After School Special, Hobo and Boxcar, Face for Radio, Coldcock Jones and the Shithawks, The Last Vegas, and Keith Scott. On the drum perch, a California native and Los Angeles music scene stalwart, Travis Popichak. Travis is a hotly sought after drummer in LA, as much for his drumming as his unique and flamboyant style of dress. His mutton chopped mugg has been seen behind the kit for Paul Chesney, Leslie & The Badgers, Welldiggers Banquet, Ben Redell and countless others. In early 2013, The Far West began working with Mongrel Music Booking, an inspiring development and a welcome reward for years of hard work. The Far West have been gigging all across Southern California and the southwest at places like El Rey, The Echo, The Satellite, Pappy & Harriets, Hotel Cafe, Cowboy Palace Saloon, Taix, Silverlake Lounge & many more. They've been winning accolades all along the line from bands and critics in all kinds of genres. In the summer of 2012 The Far West opened a sold out JD McPherson show at The Echo and a week later a sold out Nick 13 at the 1,000 seat El Rey Theater. They're debut album was recorded in Encinitas, CA where the American Legion Post 416 had become a familiar venue to them. The crew at the legion opened up the doors to the band, and over 3 days The Far West recorded their originals with he help of Engineer/ Producer Colin Mclean. Done live-to-tape with minimal overdubs this record captures the live energy and beautiful tone of the Legion Post. The band is currently working on their 2nd album, pairing again with producer Colin Mclean. What others are saying: "Californiality is categorically labeling The Far West as "the best L.A. country music act of 2011," and here's why: The Far West takes country music where it should be by now in 2011 - technically pure, slightly jaded, no-nonsense and honest with stellar storytelling for the every-man. The songwriting, musicianship and production quality on The Far West album is superb, so nothing more needs to be said. It simply must be heard." "The Far West have an authentically Americana sound that’s been described as something like Waylon’s band jamming with Wilco. Their songs are highly personal, introspective and original and portray a deep love of American music." "Stopped by for a cold London's Pride and caught a set by LA's The Far West. I've know bassist Robert Black for some time, but this was the first time I've really kicked back and absorbed a set of their material. Singer Lee Briante has a kind of rangy Sam Shepard quality to him. (others have suggested a younger David Serby.) He sings in a kind of understated drawl that is a perfect fit for the material. And while I enjoyed the performance, I think it was the songwriting that really turned my head. Tunes like, "I won't have that far to fall" and "This is where I get off" are so expertly constructed classic country songs that you can't help but be drawn in by the storytelling. Robert chimes in at the perfect time with lazy harmonies and the whole thing sounds at the same time familiar and fresh. Guitarist/Pedal steel master Erik Kristiansen is a pleasure and turns a phrase with style and taste. When it comes to sitting down and listening to some heartfelt country music I highly recommend these boys." The Far West : Lee Briante Robert Black James Williams Travis popichak Aaron Bakker "Technically pure, slightly jaded, no-nonsense and honest with stellar storytelling for the every-man." The Far West came together in early 2010, each member... http://www.thefarwestband.com/SHOP http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/SHOP Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:40:14 +0000 The Far West 1077317 The Debut CD from The Far West. Available for Download on itunes and Amazon, or click 'Buy Now' for a Physical CD. <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077317/iTunes_3.jpg" width="90" height="30" width_o="90" height_o="30" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077317/iTunes_3_o.jpg" data-mid="11331678" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077317/Amazon.jpg" width="90" height="30" width_o="90" height_o="30" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077317/Amazon_o.jpg" data-mid="11331674" border="0" align="left"/> VISIT OUR STORE HERE The Debut CD from The Far West. 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VISIT OUR STORE HERE http://www.thefarwestband.com/MUSIC http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/MUSIC Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:18:44 +0000 The Far West 1077300 Streaming songs from our debut album: <img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://c.gigcount.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEzMzA2MjcwNDY1MjQmcHQ9MTMzMDYyNzA*ODY*MSZwPTI3MDgxJmQ9cHJvX3BsYXllcl9maXJzdF9nZW4mZz*xJm89/OWY5MThiOGY*Yzg5NDc5ODg1NjYzMzhhOWQwYWY1NTAmb2Y9MA==.gif" /><img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://www.reverbnation.com/widgets/trk/40/artist_1380359//t.gif" /><img src="http://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=10349858&cv=2.0&cj=1" style="display: none" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt="ComScore"/> Buy our album on Itunes & Amazon: <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077300/iTunes_2.jpg" width="90" height="30" width_o="90" height_o="30" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077300/iTunes_2_o.jpg" data-mid="11335959" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077300/Amazon.jpg" width="90" height="30" width_o="90" height_o="30" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077300/Amazon_o.jpg" data-mid="11335958" border="0" align="left"/> Best Company Misery Ever Had - R. Black You'll get on with your life I'll get on with mine we had a deal to keep, and honey I wont cross that line. nothing more then lovers, nothing more then fun how many times I meant to tell you, baby youre the one It wasnt love, it wasnt bad, and even though you left me sad you were the best company that misery ever had. Maybe there was a way, or the right words to say something i could have done to get you to stay It wasnt love, it wasnt bad, and even though you left me sad you were the best company that misery ever had. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bound to Lose - L. Briante Im sitting on my watch, trying to be on time you know I left New York, crossed that LA county line I'm bound to lose, bound to lose boss said we don'd need you anymore boss said go out and don't come back here through that door I'm bound to lose, bound to lose Oh, oh, bound to lose. oh, oh, bound to lose. Left my home, so i could be alone you know i left my home when i got that urge to roam im bound to lose, bound to lose see them girls look so pretty and so fine you know they break my heart, nearly every single night im bound to lose, bound to lose oh, oh bound to lose oh, oh bound to lose ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bitter, Drunk and Cold - L. Briante this town has made me bitter drunk and cold these desert winds have turned my heart to stone i used to be a real nice guy walking around with my head held high but this town has made me bitter drunk and cold when i first came here, i guess i was in love i heard wedding bells, and saw the white dove but one shoe dropped and the other one fell i broke her heart and it went to hell this town has made me bitter, drunk and cold used to be i seldom said a word now it seems like every other one is a curse i talk bad about everyone, be you best friend or be you my love, this town has made me bitter, drunk and cold and even though the sun shines everyday, my disposition has become awfully gray. i dont go out anymore, i hardly even open up my door this town has made me bitter, drunk and cold ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gone to Texas - L. Briante Debt collector come knocking, come knocking at my door (x2) you just let him knock, i dont live there anymore. I've gone to texas, left a note upon my door (x2) I've goen to texas, I wont be back no more. Well all the world is young lads, and all the trees are green (x2) Every goose is a swan boys, every little lass is a queen. I'm going to fix my self up something, maybe down in San Antonio (x2) Just pack the wife and the children and away we go. Im leading a two horse wagon, with one spare horse behind (x2) I got me one old mule, but i dont dare call him mine. Keep an eye out for the highwayman, and the road agent too (x2) They'll take your money and your horses and beat the devil right outta you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good Lord Willing - L. Briante Good Lord willing and the creek dont rise good lord willing and the creek dont rise good lord willing and the creek dont rise hes going to cure the sick hes going to heal the blind hes going to cure the sick hes going to heal the blind good lord willing and the creek dont rise hes going to raise the dead and turn water into wine hes going to raise the dead and turn water into wine good lord willing and the creek dont rise i got fire in my belly i got dust in my eyes i got fire in my belly i got dust in my eye good lord willing and the creek dont rise come on little baby we can make it if we try come along little baby we can make it if we try good lord willing and the creek dont rise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ill keep the bed warm - L. Briante ill keep the bed warm baby whether or not your coming home i'd rather lie here thinking maybe then lie here thinking ill be all alone. so ill keep the light on tonight ill be waiting right by the door i can still salvage some pride come tonight or dont come no more and i know you dont call, everyone says its my fault but i dont know. im going to keep this fire burning even if you got something on the side my poor heart will go on yearning but girl youre running out of time so ill keep this flame hot while you sort out what you need you can come on back or not it makes no difference to me and i know youre woman, but that dont mean your a good one dont you know. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ill Never Drink Again L. Briante Cassie was red wine, and we'd drink it all night till the teeth in our head would turn red. then we'd stumble up stairs and with our clothes still on collapse onto the bed. then we'd get up the next day, and do it all over again. Cassie was red wide, ill never drink red wine again. lily was vodka, and we drank more then you oughta as the moon came up and then went back down and shed stay up all night, and stare out the window with a frown. she'd be gone in the morning, leaving me a note and some crushed cigarettes by my bed. Lily drank vodka now i cant drink vodka again. Amy was whiskey or rye and she'd take them neat and we'd close down the bars, and wonder back into the streets. she'd take me home, where i'd still feel alone, as i fixed my eyes on the door. Amy drank whiskey, now i cant drink whiskey no more. becky was beer and she made it clear that she'd rather be with me then with her man so we left there together and hit the road without a plan. we made it out west where the sunshine went to me head. Becky drank beer, now i cant drink beer again. Georgia drinks white wine during the night time, the candle light reflects off the glass and we sit there together, through our heads back and laugh. when times get rough, she tells me it will be alright. Georgia drinks white wine, so im drinking white wine tonight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maricopa City Lights - R. Black It's the kind of place you run to, just a city kid would come to a little town, to start anew she was light and sweetness, maybe all i ever needed but we knew her family would never approve we spent that whole summer, trying not to be discovered but still she was sent away, where i never knew. Hey Maria, I'm out of my head again I need to see you but I dont know where I am I'm walking these streets tonight, under Maricopa City Lights. Shes the kind of girl you dream of in the spaces in between love when you let yourself think, theres still something good. these small towns all look the same and underneath they're all to blame, still just a poor boy, and I'd never do. I can see us so naive, thinking that she'd never leave and now shes promised to somebody new. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not Far To Fall - R. Black Look at her shine, just like a starry sky just as pretty as a picture on my front porch tonight but if i let her in my door, shel'l break me like before but this time, I wont have to far to fall. Its not far to fall, from here to there its not far to fall, because you dont care and every time I let you in, you break my heart again but this time I wont have to far to fall. I close my eyes, and she appears like a vision made from wishing and too much beer and if i let here in tonight, she'll be gone by morning light but this time i wont have to far to fall. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nothing Like You - R. Black Someday I will get over losing you and i know that it will hurt until i do but when this heartache ends, and i finally love again you know the next one, will be nothing like you. I remember every cruel thing that you'd do and the way it made you happy to see me blue I remember those nights alone, waiting right here by the phone so the next one will be nothing like you. she tells me yes, for every time you said no and for every time you said goodbye she says hello i wont settle for someone who just wants to see me blue ill be strong enough to hold out until i see it through and if i ever love again, it will be with someone true cause the next one, will be nothing like you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tears On The Pillowcase Again - L. Briante Comes in like a lamb, goes out like a lion when love comes knocking at your door. and you let it back in, forgetting the last time and forgetting that roses have thorns. so its tears on the pillowcase again what starts, has to end oh its tears on the pillowcase again im losing my only friend starts to simple gets so complicated its enough to drive you insane youll be walking down the street, feeling found but its the same place youve always been so its tears on the pillowcase again we were going so strong, when the wheels just came off you know we were moving to fast down the road and you left me there, what else could you do, it was over through and through so its tears on the pillowcase again --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Town Called Lonesome - R. Black Theres a place for the loved in this world and a place where youre alone a place for happiness ive never known. ive found the last place left where i can hide out from my heart where you are mine and we will never part and i hear you calling, baby come back home but when i turn around im still alone and everybody wants to know where ive been hanging around my friends say i dont go out anymore but i dont feel too much like going out since you been gone ive been living in a little town called lonesome. im like a ghost i walk these streets, and no one sees me go and even in a crowd a feel alone. when she looks up at the stars tonight they're the same ones that i see but i know shes not thinking of me --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whats Done Is Done - L. Briante my white shirts have all turned yellow the flowers in the house have all turned brown the ice box is emoty and barren, ever since you left town i should have asked you to stay, but you know i aint no good and everything i could have done, becomes everything i should have we were balanced in the dark, maybe cursed right from the start the birds of love, beat their wings in our hearts and then they flew apart. i used to be so independent but you left me like a child in the wood now i can hardly get out of bed, dont know what id do if i even could now the house is quiet and empty, and im fixing dinner made for one and im burning these old love notes, because whats done is done. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where I Get Off - R. Black This is where i get off. right back where we started out. right back at the spot, where we first for lost, this is where i get off. well this love could be the very best or this love could end like all the rest. so before all the crying, the heartache and the lying before all that, this is where i have to stop. This is where i get off. right back where we started out. right back at the spot, where we first for lost, this is where i get off. this love, still feels like its brand new wouldnt take much, for me to fall for you could be a mistake, to let you slip away cause you've got what it takes, to make my poor heart ache so before all that, this is where i have to stop This is where i get off. right back where we started out. right back at the spot, where we first for lost, this is where i get off. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Words From A Letter - L. Briante im sorry im asking your forgiveness. i was wrong and you were right all along i was foolish and i was reckless this is my apology right here in this song but these are words, from a letter ill never send yeah these are lines from a note you'll never get i dont know why, i, i even write these words from a letter ill never send i guess i went down to the bar too much while i was shooting pool with the boys, we were losing touch i pretended that everything was just fine, and i couldn't see the storm brewing behind your eyes. but these are words from a letter ill never send.... and all those nights you didnt come home. thats alright i was okay sleeping alone i guess ill take the blame for driving you to him must have been the result of something i did but these are words from a letter ill never send.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LYRICS HERE (all rights reserved. all songs & lyrics copyright 2011) Streaming songs from our debut album: Buy our album on Itunes & Amazon: Best Company Misery Ever Had - R. Black You'll get on with your life I'll get on... http://www.thefarwestband.com/VIDEO http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/VIDEO Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:28:24 +0000 The Far West 1077253 Our New Video: Guy Clark Tribute: The making of our album: Live: Our New Video: Guy Clark Tribute: The making of our album: Live: http://www.thefarwestband.com/PHOTOS http://www.thefarwestband.com/following/thefarwestband.com/PHOTOS Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:01:44 +0000 The Far West 1077226 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/FW-RB-Lee_905.jpg" width="905" height="1082" width_o="2048" height_o="2448" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/FW-RB-Lee_o.jpg" data-mid="29414256" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/MS guitars_resize_905.jpg" width="900" height="530" width_o="900" height_o="530" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/MS guitars_resize_o.jpg" data-mid="19213368" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/WSfromKeys_MG_resize_905.jpg" width="900" height="653" width_o="900" height_o="653" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/WSfromKeys_MG_resize_o.jpg" data-mid="19213357" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/663800-R1-17A_905.jpg" width="905" height="617" width_o="905" height_o="617" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/663800-R1-17A_o.jpg" data-mid="5182852" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/242052_202684806442919_103907026320698_604522_6248149_o_905.jpg" width="683" height="1024" width_o="683" height_o="1024" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/242052_202684806442919_103907026320698_604522_6248149_o_o.jpg" data-mid="7492483" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/242760_202684779776255_103907026320698_604520_5553483_o_905.jpg" width="683" height="1024" width_o="683" height_o="1024" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86572/1077226/242760_202684779776255_103907026320698_604520_5553483_o_o.jpg" data-mid="7492502" border="0" align="left"/> Fullscreen