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As soon as the Low Flying Jets kicked it off with “New Haven” at CBGB there was no mistake – none. This was gonna be a punk ‘n roll fest. There were a couple tip-offs besides the crunch and grind of the music. Brian Leopold slings his guitar way down low, then bends over it ‘til it's somewhere near his ankles and his hair is almost touching that grungy CB stage (scary!). And Brad York is a tightly wound body in motion, confronting his mic stand as he thrashes his guitar with power cords. Bass player Sam Crowell is obviously into it, and wryly takes in all this craziness as he keeps pumping the bottom into the thing while rhythm-mate Jeff Plate gets wild on drums. With apparent influences from bands like the early Ramones and the Clash, the Low Flying Jets manage to fly this up into another strata. They can pound out the punk rock on a tune like “Shock And Awe,” bordering real close to hardcore with plenty of trash and burn guitars, then Leopold will whip out some amazing licks and – Jesus, that sounded pretty amongst all that chaos. Or York will be delivering an unintelligible series of grunts and groans and then suddenly broadside you with a touching lyric. Yeah, this jet carries the bomb and they’ll hit ya with it when you least expect it.

Formed in New York City in the spring of 2002, the band’s Plate and Crowell had previously teamed up in ska punksters Mothermania. The two had been playing together since junior high school, and Jeff Plate made the switch from guitar to drums so he could hook on with the Low Flying Jets. Meanwhile, York and Leopold came out of the Keatons, and like their rhythm section had also been together an extended time. Since forming, they’ve evolved into a tight unit with very strong songs, like “Murderers,” “Sea Monsters” and “Television (Black Francis),” all of which they played the night I caught them for a very high-energy, maximum impact show. The band’s been getting more and more primo gigs lately – including a recent unadvertised stint with the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Mercury Lounge – it may make good sense to catch these Low Flying Jets before they soar above the club scene.
- neonnyc


Discography

E.L.S sessions (2002 > 4 song ep)
A Cool Hit (2003 > 3 song ep)
On Leather (2004 > 3 song ep)
Love is in the Air (2004 > full album)

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Low Flying Jets formed in New York City in 2002. For the past two years, the band has steadily gained recognition and increased demand all over the NYC region. Their music speaks for itself... With such a diversity of influences as The Clash, At The Drive In, Joy Division, U2, New Order, Radiohead, The Mars Volta, and The Pixies, the Low Flying Jets have achieved their own distinct voice in a city known for churning out conveyor belt rock bands. No fancy artist development or PR firms here... these guys are the real thing. Their dedication and determination, talent and musicianship, charisma and emotion come together onstage with a ferocious power and accuracy rarely seen... the result? one of the most intense live shows in the business, earning them remarkable notoriety and respect here in NYC, among fans, musicians, and industry. All of this has culminated with the release of their first full length album, "love is in the air," a creative journey that captures all of their power in the form of a truly great record. Look out for Low Flying Jets outside the NYC region soon...

Low Flying Jets have performed with artists such as:
SONIC YOUTH, THE KINGS OF LEON, PATTI SMITH, STELLASTARR, AMBULANCE ltd., THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION, MY MORNING JACKET, FRENCH KICKS, ROYSTON LANGDON (OF SPACEHOG), WHITE LIGHT MOTORCADE, ELECTRIC EEL SHOCK, THIS BLUE HOLIDAY, THE VANITIES...

VENUE CREDITS

MERCURY LOUNGE, CBGB's, PIANOS, KNITTING FACTORY, SIN-e, DON HILLS, ARLENE'S GROCERY, CORAL ROOM, VILLAGE UNDERGROUND, LUNA LOUNGE, CONTINENTAL, SOUTHPAW, GALAPAGOS, THE HOOK, SIBERIA, ELBOW ROOM, THE POURHOUSE, THE STONE PONY (GREAT BAMBOOZLE FEST), THE SAINT, UNCLE JOES.