In yet another exceptional offering from the Superpop! crew, the Archibalds’ debut album, O’ Camellia, winds its way through a stew of southern influences, at times recalling the classic southern-rock balladry of the Allman Brothers and at others sounding like the illegitimate offspring of the Gourds (because the Gourds have no legitimate offspring, of course). With Cajun flourishes, a shade of Muscle Shoals’ R&B soul, Beck’s experimental folk, and dense, often hilarious lyrics, the group manages to expertly cull its array of influences into something altogether new and immensely catchy. You can catch them this Friday, Nov. 16 at Mohawk as they join fellow Superpop! and C-Side bands for the release of No Bridges to Cross’ debut EP, which will also feature sets from Leatherbag, Driftin’ Luke, Secret Sideshow, and a not-to-be-missed jam with members from all the bands.
Profile: The Archibalds
Year Formed:
2006
Members/Instruments played:
Pete Stafford - lap steel, piano, percussion, accordion
Seth Gibbs - vocals, bass, percussion
Chase DeLong - drums, percussion, keytar
Joey Thompson - vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano
Former Bands/Side Projects:
Ramsay Midwood, Brother Machine, Leatherbag, Hope Irish, Tennis and the Mennonites
Albums:
O Camellia (Superpop!/Breakfast Mascot Records 2007) - full-length
Proof of Purchase Vol.I (Superpop!/Breakfast Mascot Records 2007) - tour only EP
We’ll also be featured on a couple of releases from Almost There Records in the coming months. Look for our sophomore full-length to drop in early ‘08 yo.
Influences:
Mike Watt, Harry Nilsson, Harry Smith, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Gourds, Dusty Slosinger/Clocker Redbury, Carl Carmer, Delmore Bothers
Strangest comment or comparison ever made about your music:
“Y’all are so good you could be on American Idol!” - drunk lady in San Antonio
Favorite local bands:
Mike and the Moonpies, The Wailing Walls, Happy Tingles, The Gourds, Mandible, Ramsay Midwood, Mike Nicolai
Favorite local venue:
Sam’s Town Point
Upcoming shows scheduled:
November 16 - Mohawk with Leatherbag, Secret Sideshow, No Bridges to Cross CD Release
November 30 - The Parlor
Shows over the next month that you’re excited to see:
Uh, we’re not sure about this one. Is Sean Kingston on tour?
Some of your favorite albums from the past year:
Sean Kingston s/t, (Here Come The)Mandible s/t, Architecture in Helsinki - Places like This, Ramsay Midwood - Popular Delusions and the Madness of Cows, The Dexateens - Hardwire Healing
Ideal band (past or present) to open for on a national tour:
Sean Kingston or The Staple Singers
Austin Sound questions:
Y’all are just finishing a tour through the south. Any interesting experiences?
Well, we got to shoot a video for our smash hit “Rain and Thunder.” That was a lot of fun. Pete knocked up a hooker. We also all got baptized in the Black Warrior River. It was a little cold but definitely worth it.
Which is more disturbing to run into, meth mouth or muzzle loading evangicals?
These folks are equally disturbing, and we’ve run into plenty of both on the road. I guess the scariest would be if Pat Robertson was on meth. I wouldn’t want to meet that at the pulpit.
Song Introduction:
Muzzle Loading Evangelicals - After being unemployed for 6 months and watching the 700 Club everyday, I had to say something about the threat of a theocracy, right? I mean, it’s about girls.
Sinking Ships - Feeling mournful and defiant about the demise of my home state of Alabama. I mean, it’s about girls too.
Sound Off:
We, The Archibalds, hold these truths to be self-evident, that the world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it will never forget what we did here. Amen.
Mp3s from O’ Camellia:
Muzzleloading Evangelicals
Sinking Ships
Websites:
www.thearhcibaldsmusic.come
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