Biography
Drawing influences from Television, Elvis Costello, and Karate, Gary B wrote more than 150 songs before forming the Notions in 2004. As Baltimore's music scene blossomed over the past few years, he's had the fortune of performing with many wonderful touring acts such as Sufjan Stevens, the Hold Steady, Of Montreal, The Dismemberment Plan, Elf Power, and The Mountain Goats, as well as local artists like Beach House, Celebration, Deleted Scenes, Jukebox The Ghost, and Animal Collective.
Gary B's innate gift for melody and complex chord changes lay the foundation for off-kilter lyrics about girls, the changing seasons, and growing up in the off-kilter town of Baltimore.
So far, the Notions have self-released an EP and a 7", and have recently recorded a debut LP entitled "A New Twist & Shout" to be released in 2009 on The Beechfields Record Label.
RIYL Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
Instrumentation
Gary Barrett, Jr. - guitar & vocals
Kristofor Heath - bass & vocals
David Andler - drums
Bryan Elliott - guitar & vocals
Discography
2007 - Get Those Crazy Notions! (EP)
2008 - Let Yourself Out (7")
2009 - New Twist & Shout (LP)
Links
| http://www.garybandthenotions.com |