Artist Information
Biography
A dark, poetic blend of diverse American styles rooted in familiar but unexpected textures. A Slow Death & Loneliness consistently delivers intense and intricate arrangements that give exceptional depth to the hauntingly beautiful lyrics. Influences from Tom Waits and Nick Cave to Johnny Cash and Bill Monroe have lead the band to its own style of honest, American music.
A Slow Death & Loneliness was created in 2007 when bassist Jake Metric joined musical counterparts Matt Haden (singer/songwriter/acoustic guitar/banjo), Matt Werden (electric guitar/resonator), and Luis Cruz (drums/trumpet/piano). The band has established themselves in the unforgiving NYC music scene with an ongoing residency at Banjo Jim’s in the heart of the East Village. Their untitled debut album was released in February 2009, featuring expert local instrumentalists Gerald Menke (pedal steel), Rob Hect (Violin), and J. Granelli (upright bass).
Instrumentation
Matt Haden - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, banjo
Matt Werden - Electric Guitar
Luis Cruz - Drums, Trumpet, Electric Piano
Jake Metric - Bass
Discography
A Slow Death and Loneliness - 2009
Video
Press
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Tracy Bonham
"The new record by A Slow Death and Loneliness haunted me for days, in a very good way."
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Tony Trischka
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"A Slow Death and Loneliness are endlessly talented, energized and original. Completely fresh, edgy ...
Setlist
We play any song from our record in addition to 2 unreleased originals. We have added a mini set of acoustic guitar/banjo songs including Clinch Mountain Backstep by Ralph Stanley. We also cover "When the Levee Breaks" by Memphis Minnie/Led Zeppelin
