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"Liquid Kings - A Must See Live Band"

"Vocals are presented in [the] purest form possible, delivered with an overwhelming sense of passion and belief, the songs are noosed together with some of the most unbelievable guitar licks and masterful solos the NW has seen in a while, wrapping this band's capabilities into a platinum package. Liquid Kings is a must see live band, and their studio recordings will certainly not disappoint."
- portlandmusicians.com


"Liquid Kings On The Rise"

"Playing fantastic original mixtures containing melodic jams and up-tempo beats, laced with powerful vocals and explosive lead licks. A must see for any Rock fan, so support your up and coming bands and treat yourself to some refreshingly nice acoustic rock!" - pdxbands.com


"Review of Liquid Kings at the Alberta St Pub"

"Liquid Kings' sound has a raw grunge feel to it on par with Seattle greats Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, only on an acoustical level. [They] play the kind of music that is intriguing to listen to because of the intricate slow to fast tempo changes that really draw your attention and involvement in the music. The vocals sound like a mix between Eddie Vedder and Chris Daughtry. They impact you in just the right way, with just the right word to make you really feel the emotion of each song. The lyrics are relatively dark and emotional and I found in observing the audience that people really connected to a number of songs. The kind of songs that you find yourself tapping your foot, or bobbing your head to without even realizing you are doing it. Part of that toe tapping and head bobbing comes from the intricate guitar that takes center stage in each song at least once without being overpowering. This is a testament to the talent of the guitarist Tye [Lewman]. There were points in the performance where I found myself hardly listening to the vocals, but instead trying to follow the guitar work, thinking that the detail of the lyrics were not the main focus of the music. Part of this I imagine was intended by the band, part of this impacted by the skill of the guitar work. I observed that on at least a few of these occasions, the audience was focusing mainly on Tye probably thinking the same thing. In essence in awe of the musicianship we were witnessing."
- Portland State University


"Portland-based "Rock" that Generates Genuine Heat"

“Liquid Kings can be described with the single word "rock." The Portland-based band eschews punk's savage efficiency, saving space for sprawling solos, and it replaces metal's growling menace with vocal vulnerability. "Modern" is an optional modifier, as LK doesn't exactly sound like Chuck Berry (though it references rock's kick-starter on its website.) But LK’s fire-obsessed lyrics hint at metaphorical pyromania, but its searing riffs and slow-burn singing style generate genuine heat.” - The Portland Mercury


"Bite, Energy and Searing Solos"

“Rock and Roll with bite, energy and searing guitar solos. You hear a buzz in between songs as these guys show us how it's done, without the usual hype or hyperbole. They're from Portland and they're headed for bigger places.” - LSF Presents


"A Fantastic Representation of What NW Rock is Doing"

“Right away the powerful and killer vocals surface and make me wanna yell, “hell yeah!” The rock’n roll drive on this album is really a fantastic representation of what NW rock is doing and I would even go so far to say that these guys could almost lead the pack…This band rocks…and will make you wish you could see them live!

I usually start from the top describing songs, but in this case I have to jump right to the cover, “Ring of Fire” made famous by you know who, Johnny Cash. The rendition this band has created is a wonderful example of what this band is all about. You get riff, rockin’ chorus, classic vocal lyric, guitar solo, and sweet rock ’n roll!

This hometown band from Portland, OR has knocked us all back with this LP Bottom Creeps. Scheduled to be playing many shows, you should have plenty of opportunity to get out and see them. I personally haven’t had the pleasure of seeing them live, but all I hear is they freakin’ rock hard!”
- Crave Magazine


"Kick Ass, High Energy Music with Phenomenal Vocals"

“Liquid Kings was the first band I watched. I had been trying to get to one of their shows [because] a friend had told me they were pretty good. My friend was right [and] wrong…they kicked ass! I was blown away by this band! Kick ass, high energy music with phenomenal vocals! The vocals especially are what got me. I highly recommend you get to one of their shows as I'm sure you will quickly become a fan like me!” - Tim, the founder of portlandmusicians.com


"No Fake Mohawks or Black Finger Nails in This Band"

“If you are looking for guys wearing makeup with fake mohawks and black finger nails singing about how their parents just don't understand then stroll on over to GoodCharlotte.com. If you are looking for lumberjack rock and roll with drummers who can drum, singers who can sing and guitar solos for DAYS then Liquid Kings is right up your alley. Great album! Songs are polished but not overly so. Nothing too fancy as these guys remind us all what real music should sound like. I was lucky enough to snag a free copy at their Roseland show but have since bought two more for friends.” - CDBaby.com


"A Rock and Roll Band with a Little Something Extra"

“Liquid Kings is a rock and roll band with a little something extra. The chain consists of Jimi, Tye, Adam and Chris. Their [studio recordings] are well worth picking up, but seeing them live is a must! LK urges us to “keep rock alive” and we’re listening!” - Eugene Weekly


Discography

Liquid Kings 2009 (still in production stages)
Backwater Slides 2009 (Acoustic Album: still in production stages)

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Liquid Kings is a four piece rock and roll band that “can be described with the single word ‘rock’. The Portland-based band eschews punk's savage efficiency, saving space for sprawling solos, and it replaces metal's growling menace with vocal vulnerability.” - The Portland Mercury.

Consisting of Adam Byrne on drums, Jimi Gutino on vocals, Tye Lewman on guitar and Chris McDonnell on bass, Liquid Kings is finishing up their long awaited Self Titled LP that is due out in Spring of 2009. The band’s music, recorded in their personal studio, Leviathan Studios; has been described as “Rock and Roll with bite, energy and searing guitar solos…high energy music with phenomenal vocals…metaphorical pyromania”. Lewman, the main song writer and guitarist for the band says that “the goal of Liquid Kings is to break free of the repetitive and watered down sound of the radio. Our mission is to steer the focus back on to the music and to resuscitate the rock scene through live performances and local awareness.”

Liquid Kings’ music has reached the Oregon Top 10 list on the website www.broadjam.com two separate times (Silent Hole and Loaded Gun). The band has been featured on 3 independent short films (Déjà Vu, One and a Quarter and Artificial Echoes) and during the summer of 2007 Liquid Kings was proud to headline the Movies In The Parks shows put on by Portland Parks & Recreations. The band received great exposure to a wide range of audiences while simultaneously giving back to the community.

According to Crave Magazine, Liquid Kings is “a fantastic representation of what NW rock is doing” and LSF Presents adds “they're from Portland and they're headed for bigger places.”

Liquid Kings continues to play “lumberjack rock and roll” throughout the Northwest and looks forward to experiencing new venues; bringing forth “attention demanding” rock music that can be enjoyed by a diverse range of individuals.

Keep rock alive!

www.liquidkings.com
www.myspace.com/liquidkings