Howlin' Rain
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Howlin Rain | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Oakland, California, USA |
| Genre(s) | Psychedelic, Blues-Rock, Classic Rock |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Label(s) | Birdman Records, American Recordings |
| Associated acts | Comets on Fire |
| Website | www.howlinrain.com |
| Members | |
| Ethan Miller Ian Gradek Garett Goddard Mike Jackson Eli Eckert Joel Robinow |
|
| Former members | |
| John Moloney | |
Howlin' Rain is a San Francisco band[1] which formed in 2004 and released their first album in 2006.[2] Described as "classically soulful"[3] Howlin' Rain are currently signed with Rick Rubin to the Columbia Records subset American Recordings. Subsequent releases by the band will be handled jointly between American Recordings and the indie label Birdman Records[4]. The band's second album Magnificent Fiend was released on March 3, 2008 and has been described as a "combination of psychedelia, blues, funk and classic 1970s arena rock."[5]
Contents |
[edit] History
Ethan Miller, while still with Comets on Fire, felt the urge to pursue a more melodic sound in his music and express the influence of growing up on the Lost Coast, so he formed Howlin Rain with his former high school band-mate Ian Gradek, and drummer John Moloney.[6] After the 2006 release of Comets on Fire's last album, he left Comets on Fire and released Howlin Rain's self-titled first album, Howlin Rain with Birdman Records and began touring with Queens of the Stone Age.[7]
Shortly after the release of their first album Moloney left the band but they picked up Mike Jackson and later Garett Goddard, Eli Eckert, and Joel Robinow. They released their second album in 2008 and are currently touring on their own.[8]
[edit] Band members
- Ethan Miller - Vocals, guitar
- Ian Gradek - Bass
- Garett Goddard - Drums
- Mike Jackson - Guitar
- Eli Eckert – Guitar
- Joel Robinow – Keyboard, guitar, horns, vocals
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
[edit] References
- ^ Howlin Rain - Magnificent Fiend - Fuss Magazine
- ^ Psychedelic rock's heir - Film
- ^ San Francisco - Music - Bay Area Picks for SXSW
- ^ San Francisco - Music - Rick Rubin Digs Howlin Rain's Distorted View of the '70s
- ^ The Badger Herald - Jam band ‘Magnificent’ly refreshing on latest release
- ^ Howlin Rain - Magnificent Fiend
- ^ allmusic ((( Howlin' Rain > Overview )))
- ^ Howlin Rain - Magnificent Fiend
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Howlin Rain at Birdman Records
- Allmusic Entry
- Rolling Stone Magazine Feature
- Interview with Ethan Miller
- April 2008 Interview with L.A. Record
- Review of Magnificent Fiend
 |
This article on a band or other musical ensemble is a stub. You can help by expanding it. |
