Artist description Alternative rock structure with acoustic intruments, harmonica and strong bass riffs

Music Style Folk Rock

Musical Influences Tom Petty, Sting, Beatles, James Taylor, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Steely Dan, Rush, U2

Similar Artists Toad The Wet Sprocket, Jars of Clay, Son Volt, James Taylor, just think acoustic folk rock and you have Back 40.

Artist History Formed in 1997, Played local gigs in Portland area. Recorded these songs June through July of 1998. June 1999, picked up Desi the most excellent harp player...we're very happy. Seem to have tricked Sam into playing with us...May 2001: work starts on the next batch of tunes.

Group Members Alex, Brad, Desi, Matt & Sam

Instruments 12 string, guitar, bass, drums, harmonica, trumpet

Albums Room

Press Reviews Recently picked up on KBOO 90.7 FM for rotational play Featured on Portland's own KINK FM 102 in the Local Music Spotlight. Great response from the Borders' show in August! Many thanks to those of you who made it. Thanks to everyone who wants to know when and where we're playing next. We promise, as soon as we finish the current recording project, we'll be back out there!

Additional Info We're working on our 2nd album at Cozy Dog studios...stay tuned, we should have it out by the end of August!

Location Canby, OR - USA

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