Artist description Lyric-based, driven music, categorized with REM and early Elvis Costello. The ballads refuse to be sweet, the others, sitting elsewhere else in the alternative pop realm, "writhe, and have a good time doing it."

Music Style Rock / Pop / Non-pop Pop

Musical Influences Talking Heads, Pixies, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, REM, Van Morrison

Similar Artists some of each, all of none: electric Leonard Cohen, late Joe Henry, early Tom Petty, early Lloyd Cole, some Van Morrison, a little REM, early David Bowie, Frank Black

Artist History Henry recorded this, his first record, in Nashville with Mack Starks Linebaugh and Richard McLaurin of "Farmer Not So John." Since it's release to the radio community 125 independent radio stations across the country have been playing his songs. He is currently playing in clubs in NY City and across the Northeast with his combo.=

Group Members Henry Elsesser - guitars, vocals, trombone; Mack Starks Linebaugh - guitars, backing vocals, misc shaky items; Richard McLaurin - Accordian, misc; Al Perkins - Pedal Steel Guitar; Don Johnson - Bass; David Gehrke - Drums; Steve Conn - Piano.›

Instruments Voice, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Trombone, Pedal Steel, Piano, Drums

Albums Henry (debut, self titled release)

Press Reviews "Elsesser writes disarming and subtly appealing songs ...this is a very, very good album!" - Album Network (National Radio Industry Journal) "Henry Elsesser's songs are understated, subtle, and clear-headed... required listening for all pop songwriters." -- Performimg Songwriter Magazine "Rich Lyrics and vocals... an artist of great depth." -- Freetime magazine "Transcends the singer-songwriter genre.... Elsesser's voice is his strength ...capable of vocal gymnastics when called for." -- BAM (SF Bay Area Music Magazine) "Elsesser is quite a talented singer/songwriter, and this is quite a good CD." -- GoodTimes Magazine

Location New York City, NY - USA

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