The Western

This new Cincy foursome released its debut, self-titled EP this spring, showcasing its versatile approach, which spans textural tapestries of sound to more direct, spunky rockers. Singer Leigh Ann Shivener fronts the band with expressive, sassy vocals, while Rich Shivener (guitar), Ben Jones (bass) and Dave Tennant (drums) concoct crafty soundscapes that can be chiming and ambient one minute and Garage Rock-direct the next.


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- Cincinnati CityBeat

"The Western is a band full of surprising quirks. Despite the moniker, they don’t play country music. They practice and record in a pizza factory and the band actually got its start when two cousins teamed up to make a Christmas album for their family. We talked with lead singer Leigh Ann Shivener about her experiences, favorite venues and the “perfect recipe” for practicing and recording."

Read the interview here: http://cincinnati.metromix.com/music/article/meet-the-band-the/1954808/content - Metromix Cincinnati

"Indie foursome The Western releases its debut self-titled EP in conjunction with a show at Downtown club Mainstay this Saturday. The well-produced EP showcases the band’s versatile, catchy sound, which veers from the textured modern/vintage approach of Camera Obscura or She & Him to more punchy, driving songs. The musicians are air-tight and vocalists Leigh Ann Shivener wonderfully showcases her soulful, expressive pipes, proving to be one of the better lead singers in the area."

http://npaper-wehaa.com/city-beat#2010/05/19/?article=873619 - Cincinnati CityBeat, Mike Breen