Artist To Watch: Ferraby Lionheart
Fans of Rufus Wainwright, Elliott Smith, and The Beatles will want to get involved with Ferraby, a piano-and-guitar folkie that comes to us from the hipster-haven of Silver Lake, CA (but truly calls Nashville "home"). There's whimsy to his melodies and poignancy to his lyrics, but the timbre of his voice was the initial draw. A bit of a "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk" feel to "The Fighter," but that's alright 'cause, at that point, Lionheart is just getting started. He's studied the family tree well, double-tracking "Won't Be Long"'s vocals (a la Elliott) to earn that instant, endearing vulnerability. We think you'll enjoy.
Ferraby Lionheart - "The Fighter" (MP3 link removed)
Ferraby Lionheart - "Won't Be Long" (MP3 link removed)
New Yorkers, tonight is your lucky night! Catch Ferraby solo at his NYC debut at Pianos. So far, it's just six songs on a self-titled EP, but we're promised (and looking forward to) much more. Another download at MySpace. Buy him here.
UPDATE: Late notice, but Ferraby invites you to see him tonight! If you want to brave the rain and let off some steam from a disturbing day in NYC, post a comment and we'll give a pair of tickets to two of ya.
Posted at 2:05 PM in Band To Watch, MP3
Tags: Ferraby Lionheart
he's one of the best things happening in los angeles at the moment. we're all pulling for him.
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I saw a video by him a month ago and was really digging his sound.
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i was planning on going to the show -- just leaving from work shortly to go to pianos. i'd LOVE free tickets.
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i was planning on going to the show -- just leaving from work shortly to go to pianos. i'd LOVE free tickets.
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It looks like I missed out on the free tickets, but I'm still excited to go to this show.
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FUCK YES!
Scott I sent you an e-mail a while back about ferraby. Are you just getting to it??
J/W if you actually get to all of your emails.
Trev
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you know, I loved elliot smith's songs, but that double tracking thing drove me batshit crazy. same with this. i always preferred smith live, where he couldn't do it. i'd like to see this guy's show, but i'm sure not buying any cd.
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Aren't all days in NYC disturbing?
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hey stereogum, thanks for the listen. I'm really digging ferraby's sound.
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Ferraby is a great guy and has an incredible sound. Feel free to check out our live session in our Chicago studio if you're a fan of his work; http://www.hearya.com/2007/10/03/hearya-session-7-ferraby-lionheart/
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