The Bellfuries have been lying low for a while, but have recently returned with a revamped lineup and sound. Whereas their earlier work plied more Americana roots, the new Bellfuries, up from a trio to a fourpiece, explode with a classic pop glow, coming to their songs more by way of the Kinks or the Zombies. Vibrant and gorgeous while still maintaining a rockin’ base with occasional shades of rockabilly and garage pop, their new album promises to be one 2007’s late-year sleepers when it emerges this winter. You can check out the excellent new stylings of the Bellfuries below, or better yet catch them live this Sunday, October 7 at the Carousel Lounge along with Dana Falconberry, Adam Ahrens, and Daniel Francis Doyle.
Profile: The Bellfuries
Year Formed:
1998
Members/Instruments played:
Joey Simeone - Guitar / Vocal
Shecky Seaver - Bass
Bobby Trimble - Drums / Vocal
Mike Molnar - Guitar
Former Bands/Side Projects:
Trimble has played with every musician ever existed (mainly Big Sandy and now with the Thunderchiefs). Joey and Shecky play with Daniel Francis Doyle, Mike plays with the Jungle Rockers
Albums:
2001 “Just Plain Lonesome” (Asp) , “Palmyra” (self-released) coming in November 2007
Influences:
Music that we thought was good, Beatles mostly .
Strangest comment or comparison ever made about your music:
“You sound like the Beatles, but not as good ”
Favorite local bands:
Daniel Francis Doyle / Dave Biller
Favorite local venue:
Carousel Lounge
Upcoming shows scheduled:
Oct 7th Carousel Lounge
Oct 11th Austin Convention Center
Oct 17th Lamberts
Shows over the next month that you’re excited to see:
James Hand, Dana Falconberry
Some of your favorite albums from the past year:
Ron Sexsmith
Ideal band (past or present) to open for on a national tour:
R.E.M.
Austin Sound question:
The band has changed direction a lot of the past few years. Would y’all attribute the shift in sound to anything in particular, and what can you tell us about the upcoming album?
Joey: I just write whatever feels good to me, unless I start to write rap or country-pop, then I take a bat to my head for a few minutes until I snap out of it. Our new record sounds great, a nice big, juicy pop record. I got tired of being in a trio, and just wanted to try and write better songs.
Song Introduction:
This will work for any of our songs: “a pop masterpiece, it will make you laugh, cry … be prepared to fall in love all over again”
Sound Off:
Please love us and make us famous and rich, we’re super sick of our day jobs.
Mp3s:
Give It, Get It
The Only Ghost Here Is Me
Big Surprise
Website:
Myspace
