The WarBrides

Artist Information

Biography

The WarBrides have been writing, producing and recording Alternative and Alt-Americanna music in the Chicago area for the past several years. The band is comprised of 5 veterans of the local rock and Alternative scene, and is fronted by P.O. Raney. We try to bring our eccentric view and social leanings to every show and every piece of music we perform.

Instrumentation

P.O. Raney, Lead Guitar, lead vocals
Evil Bob Lottman, rythm guitar, vocals
Chris Hughes, bass, vocals
Mac McCullough, drums
Lori Simonsen, Vocals

Discography

The WarBrides! EP--2002
Issues (debut full length CD) 2004
Shut Eye Records Compilation "Buzz Lighter #9" '05

Official Website

http://www.thewarbrides.com

Audio

Lyrics

• Negativity
• Piss on the Democrats
• Just Friends

Video

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Press

• An Album Worth Hearing [+ Show ]
  

  “Given this Chicago band’s name and album title, and that proceeds of CD sales are being donated to ...“Given this Chicago band’s name and album title, and that proceeds of CD sales are being donated to Amnesty International, you’d be right to expect some political content. Social commentary is sprinkled throughout, especially on the scornful, angry “Piss on the Democrats” (which appears to address how both political parties tend to neglect the common man). But the band seems more concerned with the broader issues we adults face as we grow older. Singer P.O. Raney has a nasal and slurring voice, but it’s also enjoyably soulful and bluesy in a Joe Cocker-like way. The big-sounding, slickly produced anthems and quieter ballads bring to mind artists like John Cougar, Neil Young, or Bruce Springsteen. Overall, the spirited playing and intelligent, sincere lyrics make this an album worth hearing.”

• "Loved It, A Very Worthwhile Album!"
  

  http://www.reviewstation.com/mambo/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=355&Itemid=29

• Exponentially More Creative... [+ Show ]
  

  “Issues transforms the typical roots-rock sound into complex textures that draw on eccentricity. The...“Issues transforms the typical roots-rock sound into complex textures that draw on eccentricity. The WarBrides bastardize their genre in a manner reminiscent of Lambchops’ adaptation of cabaret. Take, for example, the quirky “Just Friends”. With its breezy, naïve progression and erratic vocals, this is a perfect example of why the WarBrides are exponentially more creative than a slew of other independent acts.”
  Ryan Hoffer
  A&R—Shut Eye Records
  

• "Spirit That Sings Like A Steel Guitar..."
  

  http://www.bettawreckonize.com/album_reviews/main2.htm#warbrideissues

• "Hot, Hot Music."
  

  Quoted From The House Of Blues

• "The Likes Of Which I've Not Heard Out Of Chicago...Ever."
  

  On Air Quote

Setlist

Sanctioned by the State
I don’t know why
Emotional Baggage
Everybody Wants
Only in my Mind
Negativity
Tonight
Just Friends
Just Like a Woman
That train
This Dog’s Life
You’n Me
Bitter Blue
Everything’s fine
Solitude
Unraveling Inside Me
In My Hands
Lithium
Never let you go
These Letters
The Window
Zombies
Crash and Burn
Here with me
Total Length--2 hrs.

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