Seattle band The Blakes stopped by the K-Rock studios to promote their new self-titled CD and to play a few songs acoustic for us on May 1, 2008. Check them out live this weekend in Brooklyn on the 3rd at the Luna Lounge or in Manhattan on the 4th at Knitting Factory.
Audio:
Check out their interview with Ian Camfield right here.
Video:
• Lie Next To Me (Acoustic) | PLAY
• Pistol Grip (Acoustic) | PLAY
• Two Times (Acoustic) | PLAY
• Photo Gallery
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The Blakes: Garnet Keim — guitar, vocals Snow Keim — bass, vocals Bob Husak — drums
Pitchfork has praised the band's "swampy guitars, twitchy rhythms, and power-pop vocal harmonies" of their self-titled debut album. Mixed and mastered by Martin Feveyear (Kings of Leon, Crooked Fingers), The Blakes recall the stinging catchiness of early Who, Kinks, and other spitfire rock bands.
The early influences of Garnet Keim (guitar, vocals) and Snow Keim (bass, vocals) were Hank Williams and Brian Wilson. The brothers busked all around North America, writing songs in hostels and motel bathrooms, finally ending up in Seattle. There they met animalistic, mesmerizing drummer Bob Husak and asked him to join the band. The trio hit the road and have been touring ever since. The band's debut album has finally arrived! Thirteen tracks full of chaotic and sensuous rock and roll like the regional hits "Don't Bother Me," "Two Times," and "Streets."
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Pick up The Blakes' new self-titled album on Amazon.com.
Or if you're feeling digital, pick up the Bonus Track Version on .
Upcoming Tour Dates:
May 03 @ Luna Lounge - Brooklyn, NY May 04 @ Knitting Factory - New York, NY May 10 @ Birmingham Academy - Birmingham, UKw/ The Wombats May 12 @ Newcastle Academy - Newcastle, UKw/ The Wombats May 13 @ Corn Exchange - Edinburgh, UKw/ The Wombats May 14 @ Ironworks - Inverness, UKw/ The Wombats May 15 @ Sheffield Academy - Sheffield, UKw/ The Wombats May 25 @ Sasquatch @ The Gorge - George, WA Jul 06 @ Eurockeennes Festival - Belfort, FRANCE Aug 03 @ Lollapalooza - Grant Park - Chicago, IL
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