Artist description The Unknown Gentlemen (Paul Carden & Tom Hood) bring their long list of originals to the stage in a fresh new act. The Unknown Gentlemen are currently on tour performing songs from their new cds "Way Out" and "Aint No Kin Of Mine".

Music Style Acoustic and electric rock, blues and folk

Musical Influences Just about every song released since 1955

Similar Artists Springsteen, Dylan, Byrds, Chris Issac, Neil Young, U2, INXS, Chili Peppers, Everlast, Creedence

Artist History Former members of Empty Suits, Raw Edge, Beatnicks from Mars, Dirty Water Dogs and most recently PC & The Hood.

Group Members Paul Carden & Tom Hood

Instruments 1983 Ovation Balladeer, Burns Ampeg 63 Electric, Guild T-100 1965 Electric, Harmonica, Zoom Drums, Penny Wistle

Albums Live At The Clubs, Way Out, Aint No Kin of Mine

Press Reviews Press Review Aural Fix Magazine Long Island NY Sepetember 2002 Issue "Aint No Kin of Mine" CD. Independent The alt.country or American genre has become a catchall for all sorts of artists whose style is far from country, folk or roots-oriented, but "Aint No Kin Of Mine", by The Unknown Gentlemen, fits solidly in the center of the catagory. Its dozen tunes could have originated any time in the last 150 years. Gruff, authentic vocals by Paul Carden are ably backed by Tom Hood on acoustic guitar, harmonica and drums. Hood also adds a sweet harmony, and takes the lead on three songs. The characters in these tunes (all credited to Carden & Hood) tell their own tales, whether we encounter them in the dusty streets of a western ghost town or on the sidewalks of a rust belt city like "Pittsburgh." The Irish immigrant of "Another Man," the pioneer settler of "Bride of the Wilderness," and the failed prospector of "Fools Gold" sing to us, sad but wise, broken but still proud. One expects both Johnny Cash and Lou Reed to wander along, nodding in recognition. "Cry in the Dark" and "Tell Me" would not be out of place on an early Marvin Gaye or Smokey Robinson LP, and "Perfectly Bored" echoes the sentiments of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb." "Desert Sand," written in the wake of the Gulf War, expresses the frustration we all feel over the ongoing Mideast conflicts. "I'm not sure I understand how anyone can calm the desert sand." The basic chords and simple melodies make sense in the scheme of things - simple folk sharing their stories without artifice. Straightforward lines like, "See a grown man cry into an empty glass/ see my Daddy's soul dying in the grass," are moving enough, and need no underscoring or filigree. The CD ends with "Hand On The Bible" in which a grubby preacher exhorts his congregation to fill the collection plate if they want to get to Heaven. The characters in this excellent collection have paid dearly, in the coin of lost love and broken dreams, and are assured a place in alt.paradise. -Hank Stone/Aural Fix Magazine ......Absolutely real, featuring sublime guitar tones and vocals that you don't argue with. There are some tasty vintage influences here plus a little harmonica - a rare treat. Oh yeah these terms and conditions. This track surprisingly has a Red Hot Chili Peppers feel. This song has that great beat in the background. Great job. banow - Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, Canada keep playin you guys rock motown_smoker - Morristown, Tennessee Moves for moderns Good, interesting tune. Nice Sixties feel with a modern twist, lyrics that mean something, well played guitar. haverstef - Carmel, California Groovin' Everlast-esque. nice. Gspot - Jacksonville, Florida Contractually speaking Really enjoyed the lyrics on this one chicomalo - Chicago, Illinois Great blues/backwater sound created, strong players Yeah, baby! Nice intro! Hit 'em hard up front! I really like your "raw" style/sound. You guys "drive" the beat = very nice. Vocals sound very good, nice harmonies. I like the twangy guitar background line. The harmonica also adds a certain backwater sound which is also nice. You guys created a very nice sound/project here. I can definitely hear this song on the radio. Very nice work, guys. Good luck on this and future projects. Herbivore - South Pasadena, California It's a toe tapper!!! This is the best one i've heard so far. HJRose3 - San Leandro, California THE HAPPY HARMONICA ORIGINAL, NICE GROOVE,MAKES ME WANNA PUT ON A BANDANA AND SMOKE SOME POT. mindcircus - Louisville, Kentucky nice nice voice cryslynn_20 - Abbeville, Louisiana this band is well conditioned! this song is very well presented. probably the finest job of producing of any song i've heard on garageband.com yet- which is not to take anything away from the song itself, which has a wonderful feel to it- both the lyrics and the instrumentation. several catchy hooks are used by the percussion and the harmonica, which really add to the richness of the song. the effect on the singer's voice is well used, as well- the way it fades in and out, adding another dimension to the sound of the vocals, straddling genres in the meantime neverending

Location New York, New York - USA

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