Artist description "Hal's songwriting (bears) traces of everything from Television to Talking Heads to Buddy Holly . . . it's absolutely impossible to pin him down to any one thing. His music grows on you . . . like a more chemically balanced Syd Barrett or a one-man version of Camper van Beethoven. His songs are populated by a mottled cast of characters we become fast friends with, or end up wanting to know more about . . . a distinct and individual artist." CMJ New Music Report

Music Style New Rock

Musical Influences punk, rockabilly, Brit invasion, country and bluegrass, funk

Similar Artists Nick Drake, Ray Davies, Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Contours, Isley Brothers, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Clash, etc

Artist History Hal fronted the celebrated 80's trio Persian Gulf, which had three releases. Two full length projects and some singles have since been issued solo.

Group Members Hal Shows and a shifting group of faces.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Harmonicas, Samplers, Horns, Birdcalls, Beds, Bastinados, Baleing wire, Accordians, Claves and Castanets.

Albums Changing the Weather, 1984/Persian Gulf: the Movie, 1986/ Trailer, 1987/Birthday Suit, 1990/Lifeboat, 1995

Press Reviews New York Times, Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Philadelphia Inquirer, High Times, Matter, CMJ, dailies and college papers all over the USA

Additional Info single:On a Mission, 1995/single:Grandaddy Yule, 1996

Location Tallahassee, Florida - USA

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