Music Style Roots Rock

Musical Influences Tom Petty, John Hiatt, J.J Cale, Dave Alvin

Similar Artists Tom Petty, Dave Alvin, Pete Droge

Group Members Josh Roy Brown- Vocals/GuitarCharley Buckland-Bass/VocalsBeau Brady-Drums/VocalsJohn Pinamonti-mandolin/acoustic guitarChristopher Occhialini- guitar/vocals

Instruments guitar, bass, drums, lap steel, acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, violin

Albums "Can't Look Back"

Press Reviews Billboard Magazine             12/23/00Continental Drift Column      By Larry Flick    Feeling Bluesy: Some artists just know how to take you the full distance.We're not just talking about getting reacquainted with a distinctive memory or sharp emotion. We're talking about going on a journey-- one that lifts you from your present state and carries you into another realm. On "Can't Look Back," Josh Roy Brown does exactly that.    Interestingly, Brown manages to elevate the listener with music that's decidedly earthy. "Can't Look Back" is a disc anchored with rough-hewn guitars and bluesy rythyms, and Brown possesses a raspy baritone voice that sounds worn and torn by the one-two punch of life.    So how does he manage to transport the listener? By unleashing an intense, unflinchingly raw honesty that is, by turns, undeniably empathetic and disarmingly charming. Several seconds into the disc-opening "Sleeping Under Water" and you're hooked. You're willing to follow this clever troubadour anywhere-- and he clearly knows it. To that end, he uses the set to paint vivid pictures illustrating the ups and downs of life and love with palpable confidence. For the uninformed, Brown the son of journalist Les Brown, co-writer of the country music standard "Abilene" - which is covered here with appropriate reverence. It's one of numerous standout moments on an album brimming with commercial potential. It's also a track that perfectly illustrates the artist's view of himself as the result if "Johnny Cash and Lou Reed had a child."     It's and apt description, especially given the quirky depth of songs like "This Time," an earnest tune whose protagonist believes that "I've waited for all the right opportunities, and chances are I'll wait for an eternity. But this time, I'm giving all I can."    It's such well-crafted tunes and well-conceived lyrical concepts that render "Can't Look Back" an essential musical journey. And it's one that you'll want to take over and over again. For more information on Brown (including tour dates) or to purchase his album,Visit enginegroup.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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