Double Door Welcomes:
The Reigning Sound
Rabble Rabble, The Sights
Sun, June 17, 2012
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:30 pm
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The Reigning Sound
Reigning Sound was formed in 2001 by Memphis, TN garage-punk legend Greg Cartwright (vocals/guitar), who is also known for his previous bands The Compulsive Gamblers and The Oblivians.
After Cartwright relocated his family to Asheville, N.C. in 2004, where he formed a new band. The current line-up includes: Benny Trokan (bassist), Mike Catanese (guitar), Mikey Post (drums), and Dave Amels (keyboardist).
Reigning Sound’s debut,"Two Sides to Every Man", a three song 7" single, was released in May of 2001. One month later came their first full-length album "Break Up, Break Down" (Sympathy for the Record Industry). With its country-folk melodies, the first album was to be an early blueprint of where Cartwright’s songwriting was headed.
“Time Bomb High School,” (In the Red) was released in August 2002, and is known for its polished sound, pop hooks and near-perfect balance of classic R&B and rock-n-roll. Aside from the many stand-out originals on the album, cover songs like “Stormy Weather” and “Brown Paper Sack” prove Cartwright has mastered the art of revamping old songs and making them seem like his own.
The band's third album “Too Much Guitar,” (In the Red) was released in May of 2004. With recording help from fellow Memphians Jay Reatard and Alicja Trout of the The Lost Sounds, it’s by far Reigning Sound’s loudest and noisiest album to date. Songs laced with psych-pop, garage and soul under a blanket of fuzz is the vibe heard throughout the entire album. The obnoxiously loud “We Repel” opens this record and from the first chord it’s apparent that it’s not a sequel to any of their earlier records. An opening slot on a huge American tour with the Swedish garage band The Hives helped to promote the album shortly after its release.
“Reigning Sound: Live at Maxwell’s” (Telstar/Spoonful) was released in July of 2005, which was an interesting show to say the least. By the end of the gig Cartwright, with no back-up set, broke all but three guitar strings and still finishes the show for his usual rowdy crowd. This live album has a unique, rough-around-the-edges feel, not to mention it’s also the only place to find the stand out track “I Need You Now,” a soulful Sam Cooke cover song that allows Cartwright to pay homage to one of his favorite singers.
In September 2005 Reigning Sound released a rarities comp “Home for Orphans” (Sympathy for the Record Industry). The album features slower, moodier alternate versions of tunes from “Too Much Guitar” along with some other unreleased tracks.
Another live LP, “Reigning Sound: Live at Goner Records,” (Goner Records) was released in late January 2006. This is a daytime in-store performance recorded in June of 2005, and with its crystal clear production, gives listeners an accurate account of what Reigning Sound is all about. The album also hosts great cover songs like “Black Sheep” by Sam the Sham, “Tennessee” by Carl Perkins and “Do Something” by The Swingin’ Yo-Yo’s.
After spending a portion of 2005 recording a George Soule album with legends Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, the band once again began recording as a backing band with another rock legend, Mary Weiss of the 60s band The Shangri-Las, who is widely know for the hit song “Leader of the Pack.” Cartwright wrote nine of the 14 songs on the record, he also co-produced the album with Norton Records owner Billy Miller. The album “Dangerous Game” (Norton) was released in March 2007 and recieved rave reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine. Reigning Sound also performed the Cartwright tune "Stop & Think It Over" with Weiss on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Reigning Sound's latest album, "Love & Curses" (In the Red) was released in 2009 to rave reviews and is available on CD, vinyl and iTunes. The album features mainly all new Cartwright signature originals, and one obscure Detroit garage cover ("Stick Up For Me").
Another LP that was released just prior to "Love & Curses" was a live, solo record by Greg Cartwright. "Greg Cartwright: Live at Circle A" was released in 2009 by Dusty Medical Records and is available on vinyl and through iTunes. The record is a live recording from a small Milwaukee club and captures an intimate performance of Cartwright's songbook.
In October 2010, Greg Cartwright, along with Coco Hames from The Ettes will release the debut LP by their side project band, The Parting Gifts. This record features original tunes by both artists, and help from a crew of their musician friends. Look for the album, "Strychnine Dandelion," out now on In the Red Records.
Check the "BandPage" tab at the top of the Facebook page for the latest tour dates and to hear music!
After Cartwright relocated his family to Asheville, N.C. in 2004, where he formed a new band. The current line-up includes: Benny Trokan (bassist), Mike Catanese (guitar), Mikey Post (drums), and Dave Amels (keyboardist).
Reigning Sound’s debut,"Two Sides to Every Man", a three song 7" single, was released in May of 2001. One month later came their first full-length album "Break Up, Break Down" (Sympathy for the Record Industry). With its country-folk melodies, the first album was to be an early blueprint of where Cartwright’s songwriting was headed.
“Time Bomb High School,” (In the Red) was released in August 2002, and is known for its polished sound, pop hooks and near-perfect balance of classic R&B and rock-n-roll. Aside from the many stand-out originals on the album, cover songs like “Stormy Weather” and “Brown Paper Sack” prove Cartwright has mastered the art of revamping old songs and making them seem like his own.
The band's third album “Too Much Guitar,” (In the Red) was released in May of 2004. With recording help from fellow Memphians Jay Reatard and Alicja Trout of the The Lost Sounds, it’s by far Reigning Sound’s loudest and noisiest album to date. Songs laced with psych-pop, garage and soul under a blanket of fuzz is the vibe heard throughout the entire album. The obnoxiously loud “We Repel” opens this record and from the first chord it’s apparent that it’s not a sequel to any of their earlier records. An opening slot on a huge American tour with the Swedish garage band The Hives helped to promote the album shortly after its release.
“Reigning Sound: Live at Maxwell’s” (Telstar/Spoonful) was released in July of 2005, which was an interesting show to say the least. By the end of the gig Cartwright, with no back-up set, broke all but three guitar strings and still finishes the show for his usual rowdy crowd. This live album has a unique, rough-around-the-edges feel, not to mention it’s also the only place to find the stand out track “I Need You Now,” a soulful Sam Cooke cover song that allows Cartwright to pay homage to one of his favorite singers.
In September 2005 Reigning Sound released a rarities comp “Home for Orphans” (Sympathy for the Record Industry). The album features slower, moodier alternate versions of tunes from “Too Much Guitar” along with some other unreleased tracks.
Another live LP, “Reigning Sound: Live at Goner Records,” (Goner Records) was released in late January 2006. This is a daytime in-store performance recorded in June of 2005, and with its crystal clear production, gives listeners an accurate account of what Reigning Sound is all about. The album also hosts great cover songs like “Black Sheep” by Sam the Sham, “Tennessee” by Carl Perkins and “Do Something” by The Swingin’ Yo-Yo’s.
After spending a portion of 2005 recording a George Soule album with legends Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, the band once again began recording as a backing band with another rock legend, Mary Weiss of the 60s band The Shangri-Las, who is widely know for the hit song “Leader of the Pack.” Cartwright wrote nine of the 14 songs on the record, he also co-produced the album with Norton Records owner Billy Miller. The album “Dangerous Game” (Norton) was released in March 2007 and recieved rave reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine. Reigning Sound also performed the Cartwright tune "Stop & Think It Over" with Weiss on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Reigning Sound's latest album, "Love & Curses" (In the Red) was released in 2009 to rave reviews and is available on CD, vinyl and iTunes. The album features mainly all new Cartwright signature originals, and one obscure Detroit garage cover ("Stick Up For Me").
Another LP that was released just prior to "Love & Curses" was a live, solo record by Greg Cartwright. "Greg Cartwright: Live at Circle A" was released in 2009 by Dusty Medical Records and is available on vinyl and through iTunes. The record is a live recording from a small Milwaukee club and captures an intimate performance of Cartwright's songbook.
In October 2010, Greg Cartwright, along with Coco Hames from The Ettes will release the debut LP by their side project band, The Parting Gifts. This record features original tunes by both artists, and help from a crew of their musician friends. Look for the album, "Strychnine Dandelion," out now on In the Red Records.
Check the "BandPage" tab at the top of the Facebook page for the latest tour dates and to hear music!
Rabble Rabble
Back in the big heatwave of 21st century, there was some heat lightnin' crashin' up on some tall building in the Chicago loop.
4 blinding bolts of cosmic lightening descended onto the Earths' metallic crust, melting the faces off every human being in a 20 mile radius.
As the smoke and dust and rain of blood settled, there stood four strange looking people in the midst of the chaos;
Two held guitars, one held a bass, and one held sticks.
There was a rumble of thunder in the distance and the earth began to shake.
Flames began shooting from cracks in the ground and the Devils' finger tips could be seen tearing away at the crust as he climbed out and leaped in front of these strangers, asking them-
"Who are you, and why are you here!?" he hissed.
The strangers looked at one another and said,
"Dude, we're Rabble Rabble. We're here to ROCK AND FUCKING ROLL!!!"
And no one knows exactly what happened after that.
The story is still being pieced together.
So, stay tuned.
4 blinding bolts of cosmic lightening descended onto the Earths' metallic crust, melting the faces off every human being in a 20 mile radius.
As the smoke and dust and rain of blood settled, there stood four strange looking people in the midst of the chaos;
Two held guitars, one held a bass, and one held sticks.
There was a rumble of thunder in the distance and the earth began to shake.
Flames began shooting from cracks in the ground and the Devils' finger tips could be seen tearing away at the crust as he climbed out and leaped in front of these strangers, asking them-
"Who are you, and why are you here!?" he hissed.
The strangers looked at one another and said,
"Dude, we're Rabble Rabble. We're here to ROCK AND FUCKING ROLL!!!"
And no one knows exactly what happened after that.
The story is still being pieced together.
So, stay tuned.
The Sights
Hailed by critics and fans alike, The Sights continue to build on an incredible legacy of uncanny blues-rock-power pop. Famed typhoon of rock and roll energy Eddie Baranek (guitar/vocals) is joined by Gordon Smith (guitar, keyboards and vocals) and Skip Denomme (drums) to deliver incredible songwriting and electrifying live performances.
With 2010’s “Most of What Follows Is True,” The Sights have achieved an unprecedented level of song and studio craftsmanship. In an era of soulless keyboards, drum machines and Autotune, The Sights respond with thrillingly catchy songs. No gimmicks, no studio trickery – just rock and roll from the heart. The Sights combine the unobtrusive honesty of The Band with countless slivers of influence from their own personal record collections: Ike & Tina, Solomon Burke, The Everly Brothers, Bob Seger, Tim Hardin and all manner of raucous, infectious songwriting.
Raucous? Infectious? That pretty well sums up The Sight’s live shows as well. It’s a rocket-ride that has been experienced by countless audiences throughout North America and Europe. The Sights have shared the stage with some best in the business: Robert Plant, The Dirtbombs, Sloan, The Datsuns, The Donnas, The Bravery, The Kills, etc…
The Sight’s precocious ability to blend frenetic garage rock with 60’s pop and create something equally classic and catchy has garnered consistently rave reviews from both the both sides of the pond. NME wrote “(The Sights are) a revelation – a treasure trove of sparky and wildly immediate songwriting” while Rolling Stone commented “at last – a new Detroit-garage band that comes in colors.”
It’s part of an impeccable track record that is rooted in an immaculate Detroit pedigree: a half-century of some of the world’s greatest music with great contributions by The Sights. Starting in the summer of 1998, Baranek fronted evolving line-ups through 2000’s “Are You Green?,” 2002’s “Got What We Want” and 2005’s self-titled “The Sights” – all recorded at Jim Diamond’s (White Stripes, Electric Six, Dirtbombs) Ghetto Recorders in Detroit.
If you love the melting pot that is American rock and roll and if you love – really love – passionate songs that fire your imagination and move your ass, then you are going really love The Sights.
With 2010’s “Most of What Follows Is True,” The Sights have achieved an unprecedented level of song and studio craftsmanship. In an era of soulless keyboards, drum machines and Autotune, The Sights respond with thrillingly catchy songs. No gimmicks, no studio trickery – just rock and roll from the heart. The Sights combine the unobtrusive honesty of The Band with countless slivers of influence from their own personal record collections: Ike & Tina, Solomon Burke, The Everly Brothers, Bob Seger, Tim Hardin and all manner of raucous, infectious songwriting.
Raucous? Infectious? That pretty well sums up The Sight’s live shows as well. It’s a rocket-ride that has been experienced by countless audiences throughout North America and Europe. The Sights have shared the stage with some best in the business: Robert Plant, The Dirtbombs, Sloan, The Datsuns, The Donnas, The Bravery, The Kills, etc…
The Sight’s precocious ability to blend frenetic garage rock with 60’s pop and create something equally classic and catchy has garnered consistently rave reviews from both the both sides of the pond. NME wrote “(The Sights are) a revelation – a treasure trove of sparky and wildly immediate songwriting” while Rolling Stone commented “at last – a new Detroit-garage band that comes in colors.”
It’s part of an impeccable track record that is rooted in an immaculate Detroit pedigree: a half-century of some of the world’s greatest music with great contributions by The Sights. Starting in the summer of 1998, Baranek fronted evolving line-ups through 2000’s “Are You Green?,” 2002’s “Got What We Want” and 2005’s self-titled “The Sights” – all recorded at Jim Diamond’s (White Stripes, Electric Six, Dirtbombs) Ghetto Recorders in Detroit.
If you love the melting pot that is American rock and roll and if you love – really love – passionate songs that fire your imagination and move your ass, then you are going really love The Sights.
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