Futurebirds

Futurebirds are an American indie rock band formed in 2008 from Athens, Georgia, United States.[1] Their first album, Hampton's Lullaby, was released on Autumn Tone Records on July 27, 2010. Their self titled EP was re-released in February 2011 and their second EP, Via Flamina, was released in April 2011.

Futurebirds
Background information
OriginAthens, Georgia, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, country rock, Americana, neo-psychedelia
Years active2008–present
LabelsEasy Sound Recording Co
Websitewww.futurebirdsmusic.com
MembersThomas Johnson
Johnny Lundock
Carter King
Brannen Miles
Daniel Womack
Jeff Wilson
Past membersPayton Bradford Dennis Love

Overview

Futurebirds are known for their high energy shows and country rock infused sound. Their music incorporates reverb-soaked four-part harmonies supported by pedal steel guitar, rhythmic percussion, banjo, mandolin, and acoustic and electric guitars with heavy feedback, and has been described as 'psychedelic country'.[2][3][4]

The band has often shared the stage with Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Dead Confederate,[5] The Whigs, Blitzen Trapper and Jonny Corndawg. Singer / guitarist Thomas Johnson is also credited as a member of the classic rock band Steely Dan. Bassist Brannen Miles once served as Assistant Choreographer for an off-Broadway production of The Birdcage in the fall of 2007, which ended prematurely after lukewarm reviews and underwhelming ticket sales. Miles has not since returned to the theater.

During summer 2011 the group toured with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on the Bonnaroo Buzz Tour and performed twice during the Bonnaroo festival.[6][7]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Hampton's Lullaby (2010), Autumn Tone
  • Baba Yaga (2013), Fat Possum
  • Hotel Parties (2015), Easy Sound
  • Teamwork (2020), VL4L Records

Live albums
  • Seney-Stovall (2012)

EPs
  • Futurebirds (2009), Self released - reissued (2011), Autumn Tone
  • Via Flamina (2011), Autumn Tone
  • Portico I (2016), Easy Sound [8]
  • Portico II (2017), Easy Sound [9] Re-released as Portico, a full-length compilation with Portico I in 2018 on VL/4L Records.

References
  1. Leahey, Andrew "Futurebirds Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-05
  2. Hyden, Steven (2010) "Hampton’s Lullaby", The A.V. Club, August 10, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
  3. Maine, David (2010) "Futurebirds: Hampton's Lullaby", PopMatters, September 14, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
  4. O'Rear, Caine (2011) "School Of Athens: An Interview With Futurebirds", American Songwriter, June 22, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
  5. "Road Report: Dead Confederate Head West With Futurebirds", Spinnermusic.co.uk, September 8, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
  6. Sherfey, James (2011) "Q&A with Futurebirds", onlineathens.com, June 23, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
  7. Madison, Tjames (2011) "Q&A: Carter King of Futurebirds", soundspike.com, June 1, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
  8. "Futurebirds will release Portico I on November 4, with companion Portico II to follow in early 2017 • Red Light Management". Redlightmanagement.com. November 2, 2016.
  9. "Futurebirds: Portico II". Relix.com. November 30, 2017.
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