Spotlight: The Chorderoys

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Webpage: http://www.thechorderoys.com
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Description: Western Rock Band based in Austin, TX with Strong Roots to their Hometown of Charleston, SC. Strong Rhythms, Harmonies and Songwriting. Making a Splash in the Very Competitive Austin Scene with a High Energy Stage Show.
Biography: Austin, Texas based Western/Rock trio The Chorderoys, seem to have created a distinctive and undiscovered genre of their own-- quite a feat in today’s music world. With a newly adopted style that is drastically different from their self-titled debut album, the old-western ambiance, rhythmic drive, and pure rock n’ roll stage presence of The Chorderoys make them one of the absolute must-see, must-hear bands on the Indie circuit today. Influenced by artists such as Band of Horses, Bob Dylan, and Monsters of Folk, The Chorderoys have grasped an innate rawness stemming from folk style lyrics and melodic guitar picking. Lead vocalist and guitarist Gregory Denn uses his unique dialect to filter old thoughts into the songs and lyrics of the band. Gregory’s brother Jon Denn, the heartbeat and rhythmic force of the trio, marches to his own beat and pulls you along for the ride as he switches between a variety of worldly percussion instruments that keep the audience on their toes during each live performance. Andrew Simmons completes the three-piece as the bearded bassist, adding definition to each song with strong bass lines and an always surprising stage persona. The Chorderoys are currently recording their new E.P. entitled The Train at Arlyn Studios in Austin. The release will mark the debut of the band’s new sound and no doubt lay a strong foundation for the trio to become a hit Indie band. While the official release date has yet to be confirmed, all signs lead toward summer of 2011. And, don’t be surprised if you hear a sneak track sooner than you think. Always performing, you can catch The Chorderoys live at venues around Austin. Plans for a tour are also in the works, so look out for the trio that is dressed to kill on a stage near you. And until then, check out the band on the web at http://www.thechorderoys.com Instrumentation Greg Denn - Vocals, Guitar Andrew Simmons - Vocals, Bass Jon Denn - Vocals, Percussion, Tactful Producer
Press Release: The Chorderoys Release New EP: No Man's Land Edgy Western Rockers Hit the Austin Music Scene with Raucous Carolina-Infused Sound and New EP The distance between Charleston, South Carolina and Austin, Texas is around 1,200 miles, but no matter how far rockers The Chorderoys travel to perform in front of ever-growing audiences, they'll always bring their Low Country roots. This is brilliantly captured on the band's new EP, No Man's Land. After all, band members Greg Denn, John Denn (the Denns are brothers) and Andrew Simmons didn't leave South Carolina to set up shop in the vibrant live music scene of Austin, Texas just to leave their music behind. Fans of poetic, folksy, bluesy, indie rock needed a new generation of musicians to pick up where the old favorites like Bob Dylan and Tom Petty left off, and the Chorderoys had been living, breathing and performing it for years. Horizons expanded… hello Austin! Now fans everywhere can hear what's been lighting up the southern music scene through the release of No Man's Land, recorded at the renowned Arlyn Studios. The edgy Western Rock style on the disc marks a step in a totally new, strong direction for the band. Starting off with the incredibly memorable track, “The Train,” The Chorderoys present a song about transition, change, and simply saying 'yes.' Serving as the lead single on No Man’s Land, it epitomizes what the band is about both lyrically and musically. Hoping to touch fans emotionally, it tells of the need to leave fear and doubt behind and dust off your boots for a new day. Its haunting melody over music, reminiscent of bands like Monsters of Folk and Band of Horses, make it a true standout within a masterful collection of songs. The band considers the ballad “Docile Girl” more of a story than a poetic lyric. “It follows the feelings of a young lady who, at times, feels as though she is holding onto the shadow of love rather than love itself.” The chorus has an emotional plea and a “call to retreat” saying, "If love won't come, then go," the band explained. However, as the song reaches its final moments, “the music and lyrics conspire to create a feeling of aspiration,” ultimately making “Docile Girl” a song about hope. And one of the most profound songs on the disc, “High Horse,” brings a positive message to people by asking them to humble themselves and grow together, instead of apart. The band believes “it is the epitome of hyperbole for our sound; that Western touch with an old-timey Rock style.”