James Arlowe & The Ruffian Circus

Artist Information

Biography

Viewing the live show as the most important aspect in measuring the quality of any great band, JAMES ARLOWE & THE RUFFIAN CIRCUS has performed over 120 shows in an 18-month span, including regional tours, several performances in New York City and Philadelphia, and shows at legendary local venues, The Saint and The Stone Pony... leading to a nominations for consecutive years in the categories of Top Live Performance, Top Male Vocalist and Top Drummer for the Asbury Music Awards.

The band has performed at various festivals including the 2012 CBGB Festival in New York City and 2012 Seaside Music Festival, the 2012 Rootstock Summer Festival ... has performed on-air and at events coordinated by 95.9 The WRAT and 90.5 The Night... and has performed with national touring acts such as Red Wanting Blue (Columbus, OH - Fanatic Records), American Babies (Philadelphia), Bow Thayer & Perfect Trainwreck (Vermont), and The Wandas (Boston).

In May of 2012, JAMES ARLOWE & THE RUFFIAN CIRCUS released their debut full-length LP, "Insignificant Fire" and has received rave reviews from the Asbury Park Press, The NJ Star Ledger, The Aqaurian Weekly, The Youngstown Vindicator, AsburyRising.net, music blog Speak Into My Good Eye and Rutgers newspaper The Daily Targum... some of which can be seen below:

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“Garden State quintet James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus released their debut LP, “Insignificant Fire,” on Oct. 2, and it’s a winner: 10 prime cuts of expertly executed retro blues rock. Album opener “Blue Bouquet” boasts captivating psychedelic and baroque flourishes, “Be Gone Evil Eye” is an awesome five-and-a-half-minute rage and “Letters to Caroline” feels like a relic from a mystical jam session between Tom Petty and The Beatles.”
- Alex Biese, Asbury Park Press
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"Wow. This album kicks ass. It simply kicks ass.
Driving blues, soulful vocals, steady bass and drums, and hooks, hooks, hooooooks! They can do bouncy blues (Letters to Caroline), jammy drama that’ll make you think of The Allmans (or maybe even Sabbath’s first record) (Irish Funeral), and rock single/ballad (Man is the food of Man)…They can do it all. Come to Virginia, guys, I need to see you!"
- Berkeleyplaceblog.com

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“The best part of The Insignificant Fire is its variety. There is something on the album for everyone to latch onto whether it’s the powerful songwriting of Arlowe, the edgy pop tune “Be Gone Evil Eye”, the accordion accents in “Irish Funeral“ or the spot on bass solo in “Carry Me Along.” The production on the record allows every sound its room to breathe and from the short time I spent with the band, they sound pitch perfect live. ”
- Eric Castellazzo, AsburyRising.net

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“With his scruffy beard and newsboy cap, Arlowe looks like a young Bruce Springsteen and, like the early Boss, creates engaging rock ’n’ roll from myriad influences. Elements of country, soul, folk, blues and classic rock mesh to create songs that stand apart individually, but blend into a seamless whole.”
- Jim Testa, The Star Ledger/NJ.com

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"These guys are pretty amazing. James Arlowe & The Ruffian Circus is just pure rock 'n' roll. This debut disc full of blues-driven rock ‘n’ roll will, without a doubt, put them on the map, musically speaking."
- Tim Louie, The Aquarian Weekly
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“Combining an array of musical inspiration from genres all across the board, The Circus has created a sound all its own. James Arlowe, the group’s tenacious ringleader, fuses together rock ‘n’ roll, folk and bluesy soul in a way that only he could dream up. With their explosive chemistry, powerful anthems and ability to play to the crowd, James Arlowe & The Ruffian Circus make every stage they play their own performance ring.”
- Megan Baylies, Daily Targum (Rutgers)

Instrumentation

James Arlowe - Lead Vocals/Guitar
Mike Lynn - Bass/Vocals
Mark Pasquarello - Piano/Keyboard/Accordion/Vocals
Andrew Oliva - Drums/Percussion

Discography

"The Insignificant Fire" Album - Released May 2012
"The Seven Kind" EP - Released June 2010

Official Website

http://www.jamesarlowe.com

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Audio

• Into The Tempest
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• Need, Want, Got
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• Blue Bouquet
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• Man Is The Food Of Man
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• Be Gone Evil Eye
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• Irish Funeral
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• Carry Me Along
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• Madame Sauvage
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• Letters To Caroline
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• And I Shall Transcend
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Video

Carry Me Along

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Press

• Next big thing [+ Show ]
  

  Do you hear that? It’s the sound of what could be the next great rock ’n’ roll band, and it’s coming...Do you hear that? It’s the sound of what could be the next great rock ’n’ roll band, and it’s coming straight out of Freehold.
  
  Garden State quintet James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus released their debut LP, “Insignificant Fire,” on Oct. 2, and it’s a winner: 10 prime cuts of expertly executed retro blues rock.
  
  Album opener “Blue Bouquet” boasts captivating psychedelic and baroque flourishes, “Be Gone Evil Eye” is an awesome five-and-a-half-minute rage and “Letters to Caroline” feels like a relic from a mystical jam session between Tom Petty and The Beatles.
  
  This is a band with plenty of skill and even more potential. “Insignificant Fire” is a bold and captivating debut, and hopefully a sign of great things to come.
  
  Arlowe and company have plenty of local dates coming up, including Oct. 12 at the Shark Fin Inn in Forked River, Oct. 27 at Fubar in Pine Beach., Oct. 31 at Captain Hooks, Nov. 9 at McIntyre’s Pub in Toms River, Nov. 17 at the Saint in Asbury Park and Nov. 21 at the Shark Fin Inn. If they’re going to be in your area, be sure to check them out — this is a circus worth running away with.

• James Arlowe's music may make you think of a young Springsteen [+ Show ]
  

  James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus may be one of the newer bands on the Asbury Park music scene, bu...James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus may be one of the newer bands on the Asbury Park music scene, but the bearded, high-energy quintet more than held its own at the Saint on Saturday night, opening for Rick Barry, one of the city’s most respected singer-songwriters, and Red Wanting Blue, a popular touring band that has made the intimate club a home away from home.
  
  With his scruffy beard and newsboy cap, Arlowe looks like a young Bruce Springsteen and, like the early Boss, creates engaging rock ’n’ roll from myriad influences. Elements of country, soul, folk, blues and classic rock mesh to create songs that stand apart individually, but blend into a seamless whole.
  
  From bluesy, Zeppelin-esque stomps to soulful swamp boogie, Arlowe spit out gritty vocals and played rhythm guitar while guitarist C.J. Kostick added fiery leads and hooky melody lines. Bassist Mike Lynn’s runs provided a barrage of both melody and bottom, and his harmony vocals helped propel the catchy choruses. Drummer Andrew Oliva provided a solid foundation whether the band assayed heart-skipping rock beats, R&B struts or mid-tempo ballads.
  
  The band introduced several new songs from its upcoming debut full-length, “The Insignificant Fire,” which should be released in the next few months.

• Seeking Significance: Jersey rockers were inspired by Springsteen [+ Show ]
  

  Balancing out the Springsteen and Tom Petty-esque tracks such as "Madame Sauvage" and "Carry Me Alon...Balancing out the Springsteen and Tom Petty-esque tracks such as "Madame Sauvage" and "Carry Me Along" are tunes such as "Fool's Hand" and "In The Key of Ruin" that are reminiscent of The Killers.

• James Arlowe and The Ruffian Circus release “The Insignificant Fire” Friday, May 25th @ The Saint [+ Show ]
  

  I recently had a chance to sit down with James Arlowe and The Ruffian Circus to discuss their new fu...I recently had a chance to sit down with James Arlowe and The Ruffian Circus to discuss their new full length, The Insignificant Fire, in anticipation of their CD Release Party at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ on Friday, May 25th. As the sun was setting on the day, I found myself in the backwoods of Howell, NJ walking up a dirt path to their rehearsal/studio space. Somehow this six hundred square foot room sitting next to an old bakery seemed oddly fitting for this group of Jersey-bred rockers.
  
  Their songs have a classic sensibility to them but the band still manages to put their own spin on a familiar sound by experimenting with several genres. This effortless genre-hopping is no surprise when you review a short list of their influences including “Paganini, Vieuxtemps, Dylan, Springsteen, Joel, Costello, Howlin’ Wolf, Jack White, Oasis…. to name a few off an immeasurable list.”
  
  The bulk of the music comes from the mind of front man, James Arlowe, and his songwriting abilities take center stage on this offering. “Irish Funeral” is one of the strongest cuts on the record and it deserves credit for its succinct and poignant lyricism. When asked about his writing process he put it like this, “Each song is its own entity with its own identity. Some start with words, some with the music but they all start with a seed and the story grows from there.”
  
  The musicianship of The Ruffian Circus including Mike Lynn (Bass), Mark Pasquarello (Keys/Accordion), CJ Kostick (Lead Guitar) and Andrew Oliva (Drums/Percussion) is phenomenal throughout and gives Arlowe’s songs life. The album’s opener, “Blue Bouquet,” wastes no time in introducing a haunting piano riff that foreshadows the prominent role that the keys will play throughout the record. The Insignificant Fire is also chock full of an array of guitar solos with fantastic tones to match. The album was entirely produced and recorded by Arlowe at their studio space and mixed and mastered by John Noll at Retromedia Studios (Red Bank, NJ).
  
  The thematic idea for The Insignificant Fire came from Arlowe as a kind of rebuttal against the idea of human beings being insignificant in the grand scheme of things. He went on to say that “It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone has something to prove to somebody. Whether it’s God, yourself, your big brother, little sister, Mom, Dad, the person you hold the door for at the store, etc. The refusal to be insignificant lives inside all of us. Some show it through vice, others through virtue. Sometimes it’s ugly and sometimes it’s beautiful. We could use more of the beautiful.”
  
  The best part of The Insignificant Fire is its variety. There is something on the album for everyone to latch onto whether it’s the powerful songwriting of Arlowe, the edgy pop tune “Be Gone Evil Eye”, the accordion accents in “Irish Funeral“ or the spot on bass solo in “Carry Me Along.” The production on the record allows every sound its room to breathe and from the short time I spent with the band, they sound pitch perfect live.

• James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus [+ Show ]
  

  The Circus is in town — James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus that is. Combining an array of musical i...The Circus is in town — James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus that is. Combining an array of musical inspiration from genres all across the board, The Circus has created a sound all its own. James Arlowe, the group’s tenacious ringleader, fuses together rock ‘n’ roll, folk and bluesy soul in a way that only he could dream up. Arlowe presents the lyrics and melodies to The Ruffians — Mike Lynn, bass, Andrew Oliva, drums, and Mark Pasquarello, piano/accordion. Along with guest guitarist C.J. Kostick, the group works vigorously to compose a diverse, larger-than-life catalogue of songs. With their explosive chemistry, powerful anthems and ability to play to the crowd, James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus make every stage they play their own performance ring.
  
  Based out of Freehold, The Circus is relatively new to the scene but has been making waves in the local waters playing staple N.J. venues such as The Saint, The Stone Pony and The Brighton Bar. However, the group has not only played live shows in Jersey; the collective has also performed at infamous venues like Arlene's Grocery in NYC and The Legendary Dobbs in Philly. Adding to the list of feats, The Circus had the honor of receiving a nomination in the 2011 Asbury Music Awards for Best Live Performance this past November. Needless to say they, are ready for the big top.
  
  James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus will debut their first full-length album Insignificant Fire on iTunes in early spring. Can't wait that long? They currently have some songs and live performances streaming on their Facebook page where they also have a list of all of their upcoming shows. Catch them at The Downtown in Red Bank on March 28 before they embark on their first tour. So come along and enjoy the show!

• Maria Mar’s Local Radar: The Perfect Gentleman, James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus, & Going Dark [+ Show ]
  

  Next, let us dip into the sauce of a four-piece, folk, soul, and rock and roll group called James Ar...Next, let us dip into the sauce of a four-piece, folk, soul, and rock and roll group called James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus. Hailing from Freehold, James, Mark, Mike, and Andrew compose the perfect recipe for success. This is not some emo or hardcore flavor of the week, oh no. They are all about rock—classic rock to be precise. What a diamond in the rough this turned out to be! There are wailing vocals by James and the kind of rugged, furious exuberance that’s been the hallmark of dozens of bands in the last few years. To compare these guys to anyone else would be a crime, for they are extremely original in their own right. Their live set leaves you entertained the entire time, forcing you to sing along—even if you are mumbling pretending you know the words. For a bunch of guys who have all been in different bands, this seems quite well put-together. They’ve developed an attentive and well-delivered sound, and don’t skimp on quantity. Their debut full-length, Insignificant Fire is a near seamless rock record that is sequenced luminously, with excellent flow from track to track. From top to bottom, inside and out, this is a masterful record with exceptional production. James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus truly unlocked my ears and turned me on to real rock again. There isn’t enough great rock like this nowadays and that’s a disgrace. I’m all in favor of the digital age, for in this business you must embrace change, but it has had an unsettling effect on the music establishment and too few new artists are rising to the top. These guys, however, may change that. Check them out.

• North Jersey Notes: Freak Of The Day, Steve Bello Band, James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus and More! [+ Show ]
  

  This debut disc full of blues-driven rock ‘n’ roll will, without a doubt, put them on the map, music...This debut disc full of blues-driven rock ‘n’ roll will, without a doubt, put them on the map, musically speaking

• Rick Barry & Co. Played The Saint, Covered The Smiths, With Red Wanting Blue, James Arlowe & The Ruffian Circus [+ Show ]
  

  Opening the evening was Freehold’s own soulful Blues-Rock collective James Arlowe & The Ruffian Circ...Opening the evening was Freehold’s own soulful Blues-Rock collective James Arlowe & The Ruffian Circus. A large flock of show goers who came early to see the local buzz band who proceeded to wow the crowd sizzling six string pageantry amongst such tunes as “Letter To Caroline” and “Oh White Devil,” staples of the of the group’s self-titled debut EP.

• North Jersey Notes: James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus And More! [+ Show ]
  

  I recently received an email asking me to give a listen to James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus from ...I recently received an email asking me to give a listen to James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus from Freehold, NJ. I did give them a listen and I have to say that these guys are pretty amazing. James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus is just pure rock ’n’ roll. I can’t even put them into a sub genre. They just rock! I logged onto the band’s website, jamesarlowe.com, to hear songs like the groovy “Letters To Caroline,” the rocking “Into The Tempest,” “Oh White Devil” and, my favorite track, “Bethesda.” Normally, this is not the type of music that I would listen to but I can’t seem to turn it off. These guys are that good!
  
  Joining Arlowe as The Ruffian Circus is guitarist James Fox, keyboardist and accordion player Mark Pasquarello, bassist Mike Lynn and drummer Andrew Oliva. This band is a must see! Especially, if their music is any indication of what their live show could be. You can find out where James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus is playing next by logging onto jamesarlowe.com.
  
  - Tim Louie, April 27th, 2011 - The Aquarian Weekly

• James Arlowe mixes cover songs and his own music [+ Show ]
  

  James Arlowe & the Ruffian Circus brings its folky rock and roll to the Shark Fin Inn Saturday night...James Arlowe & the Ruffian Circus brings its folky rock and roll to the Shark Fin Inn Saturday night, mixing in the cover songs that helped shape Arlowe’s own music.
  
  A performance there is “deeply rooted in the music from the ’70s,” vocalist and guitarist Arlowe said.
  
  Emerging from the ’60s, it had “great soul, (and a) rock and roll kind of vibe.” They do include some ’80s hits and newer stuff as well, but it is their original music they really wish to pursue.
  
  “It’s a mix between folk, rock and roll and a little bit of soul,” Arlowe said of the tunes that originate from his mind. After writing the lyrics and medley, he presents his music to his fellow musicians. Together they pick it apart and “adapt it to the band,” Arlowe said, planning out the final instrumentation collaboratively.
  
  “I try to keep it as nontopical as possible,” he said of his original music, which is “based on the search for the humanity of life. (Songs) dig at why we do the things we do, and scratch at the surface of social constructs.”
  
  All five band members have an extensive music background. Arlowe has been in bands since he was 15, but went acoustic for a couple years in his early 20s. However, his musical journey led him back to group gigs.
  
  “There’s something about playing with the band,” he said. “When there’s a chemistry there … it’s like no other. ”
  
  Just prior to the group’s development, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Lynn, and drummer and percussionist Andrew Oliva, who have performed together for nearly 10 years, had been in another band with Arlowe and lead guitarist CJ Kostick. At that time, Arlowe was putting together a solo EP, and asked the others to back him up at live shows. Having worked together for a decade in numerous projects in their shared hometown of Bayville, Kostick brought keyboardist, accordion player and backing vocalist Mark Pasquarello into the group.
  
  The band’s name is “a reflection of the chest-beating sentiment in the political atmosphere,” he said, “not necessarily referring to our own personality.”
  
  Now together about a year, James Arlowe & the Ruffian Circus plan to release its first full-length album, “The Insignificant Fire,” during the next few months. They begin a semi-regional tour in April.

• M.A.D. Wednesday: James Arlowe & The Ruffian Circus [+ Show ]
  

  Pop-Break: How did you guys get involved with Downtown and the M.A.D. Wednesday series? James Arl...Pop-Break: How did you guys get involved with Downtown and the M.A.D. Wednesday series?
  
  James Arlowe: Well, I believe my drummer and acting manager, Andrew Oliva, he got in contact with the people down there and they booked us.
  
  PB: And have you guys played there before?
  
  JA: As a band we haven’t played there. I’ve played there in the past, the open mic nights and all this when I was a little bit younger.
  
  PB: How long have you been around the scene playing music?
  
  JA: I’ve kind of been in and out for a couple years. I was in Brooklyn for a little while.
  
  PB: Oh yeah? Playing music?
  
  JA: Well I worked for a studio called Rough Magic Studios.
  
  PB: Oh, sound engineering?
  
  
  
  JA: I started off an intern and it was a relatively small studio and then we started getting some cool bands in and I was kind of assisting on some of the projects.
  
  PB: And you came back more recently?
  
  JA: I was there for about two years and then I moved back ’cause times started getting a little tough. And I moved back to Jersey and I was commuting for a little bit and the commute was getting a little too much as well.
  
  PB: You guys have a ton of shows coming up in August and especially September.
  
  JA: Oh yeah, we’re like booked solid for September.
  
  PB: Any of those places in particular you’re a fan of?
  
  JA: Well so far I think our favorite place to play is The Sainy in [Asbury Park, N.J.]. They welcomed us with open arms.
  
  
  
  We started doing a bunch of covers as well and we got a regular spot now down at the Shark Fin Inn [in Forked River, N.J.]. They’ve been real kind to us and we’re booked ’til the end of the year there. They let us do our originals, the let us do our covers.
  
  PB: And you play full band right?
  
  JA: Oh yeah, it’s just a… it’s a crazy, rowdy night.
  
  PB: You guys have a ton of covers that you play. Do you have a preference over originals and covers?
  
  JA: Um, I wouldn’t say there’s a preference but playing the covers is definitely a lot of fun. You know? And to delve into some of the music that we really love and share that with people and have a great time doing that.
  
  PB: You see benefits to playing cover shows? As opposed to just playing original sets?
  
  JA: Oh yeah, you definitely get a much broader audience. I mean as broad as our covers list is, we do stuff from the 60s and 70s up to today, so… little bit of something for everybody.
  
  PB: I also saw this past week you were on 95.9 the WRAT as the Jersey Band of the Week. How did that come about? How did you guys get involved with the WRAT?
  
  JA: Well, she (Maria Mar) played our last band. She played our stuff and then we contacted her again and she’s like ‘Yeah, definitely’, so…
  
  PB: How’s it feel to hear your stuff on the radio?
  
  JA: Oh, it’s just… (laughs) It’s crazy, it really is. It really is something else, you know?
  
  
  
  PB: It used to be like, once you got to the radio you were it. And I guess it’s not exactly the same these days, but it’s still gotta be the same feeling.
  
  JA: Yeah. But yeah I don’t know, I mean like… I think it still holds the same importance. I know when you hear yourself on the radio it feels, you know. It’s something that you, as a musician, you dream about. And to actually hear it come out of the radio waves is a whole different experience than just like, you know, sharing it online or on your computer because you have control over what you want to listen to and what you don’t want to listen to on the computer. But, the radio is like somebody selects you to be on there, you know what I mean? It’s a special thing.
  
  PB: How long have you been playing music?
  
  JA: I would say after I got my first guitar at around 5 or 6 from my uncle.
  
  
  
  PB: 5 or 6? Wow, that’s pretty early. So you started on guitar.
  
  JA: Yeah and then, you know, it was like one of those toy guitars, and then I put that down ’cause I also played sports. Then I picked it back up when I was around 10 years old.
  
  PB: Still way younger than when most people end up starting. And I know Bruce [Springsteen] was an influence, I mean being from Freehold I guess that’s pretty much a given right?
  
  JA: Well absolutely, yeah. He was actually the reason why I picked up the guitar again at 10 years old. I’m sure you were probably, you were a little bit younger, but he played back over at St. Rose for a charity event. And I remember hearing about it in school and I was like ‘I gotta go check this out’. So I snuck in with this family who I didn’t even know and I caught “Johnny 99” and man… that song, you know… that was it for me.
  
  PB: And that was the moment where you were like, ‘Time to get real with this. Time to start up again’?
  
  JA: Well (laughs) Yeah it was such a portentous moment. It was great.
  
  PB: It must’ve been cool in a small setting too, in St. Rose.
  
  JA: Yeah. Yeah, I went to CCD there ’cause they were doing work on St. Robert’s school.
  
  PB: And what influences do you have outside of Bruce?
  
  
  
  JA: I mean, it’s been like a crazy journey. I think Elvis was like the first thing that I was into. It was rock and roll from there. And then, I got in to metal a little bit and then, you know stuff like Thursday and Thrice and RX Bandits. Those bands. I always loved like stuff in the ’50s and the whole American Graffiti soundtrack is filled with great songs. A couple other influences; Bob Dylan is definitely a big influence. Tom Waits, Hank Williams, Jack White, Jake Dylan. Why I love these guys so much is ’cause they’re just such multi-faceted artists, you know what I mean? They can do anything. Then there’s also the old blues guys who are just like in a different category. You know, it’s like almost other worldly if you will. Those guys just pull from someplace else. Like Son House and Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters.
  
  PB: So how did you get involved with the other guys in your band? You were in a band already with Mike and Andrew. What about the other guys?
  
  JA: Well James [Fox] we actually found on Craigslist. It was almost like a turn of fate. It was just us three playing together with James Arlowe and the Ruffian Circus and we looked on Craigslist and I think that he had moved down like a week before he put the ad on. He moved down from New York. We emailed him and had him jam with us and history from there.
  
  PB: And how’d you get an accordion player, how did that work out?
  
  
  Live at The Trash Bar in Brooklym
  JA: Oh well Mark is a, (laughs) Mark is a freak of nature man. And he’s a friend of a good friend and he could put anything in his hands and he is able to play it.
  
  PB: And then you got Mike Lynn on bass and Andrew Oliva on drums.
  
  JA: Well, we were playing in this other band that was slowly falling apart. I recorded this EP on my own while I was in that band and they heard it. And once things started falling apart, you know, nobody wanted to quit playing so they all jumped on board.
  
  PB: What should people who haven’t heard you expect from your shows?
  
  JA: If you wanna come check us out and you don’t really know what to expect, you’re gonna get some rock ‘n’ roll. Some really diverse stuff.
  
  PB: A classic rock ‘n’ roll show. I know that’s missing from music these days, it’s all electronic music.
  
  JA: Yeah, you know, and that’s not a road that I really wanted to go down at all. I think when we go into the studio we’ll be recording live and taped.
  
  
  
  PB: Really?
  
  JA: Yeah, yeah. We’re gonna do it the right way (laughs)
  
  PB: That’s awesome, not a lot of artists do that anymore at all so…
  
  JA: Yeah, we feel that putting a little more work into it, you know, that’s how rock and roll should be. Rock and roll’s a live thing, that’s how it lives and it breathes. Like multi-track and whatnot is practical sometimes for music, it’s practical for some bands as well, but we’re willing to put a little more backbone into doing it. Because it is a little more money.
  
  PB: Anything else you’d like to add for people who haven’t heard you?
  
  JA: Well I mean, we just love playing and we’re serious as hell about it. But it’s also fucking rock ‘n’ roll. You step onto the stage and we treat it more as a whatever happens happens kind of thing, you know? It’s about keeping a constant balance of awareness and structure with like a reckless abandon. And when those elements are in harmony, it’s a beautiful thing.

Setlist

The band has a repertoire of 15 original songs and 40 cover songs, and can play any variation of them by request of the venue.

Full cover song list can be found at www.jamesarlowe.com.

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