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THE GOUGERS FACT SHEET
www.thegougers.com
| Residence: |
Austin |
| Musical Idioms: |
Americana, roots, folk, country |
| New Record: |
A LONG DAY FOR THE WEATHERVANE (October 16, The Weathervane Records)
Produced by Keith Gattis
Engineered and mixed by Kevin Szymanski
Recorded at Premium Recording, Austin
Mastered by John Ross Silva |
| Emphasis Tracks: |
“Everybody Knows,” “Old Crow Scarecrow,” “Sleeping Pills,” “Michael” |
| Band Players: |
Jamie Wilson — vocals, acoustic guitar
Shane Walker — vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica
Cody Foote — bass
John Ross Silva — drums, percussion |
| Joined by: |
Keith Gattis — baritone & electric guitar, piano
Brian Beken — fiddle
Taras Prodniak — bass
Bukka Allen — accordion
Rami Jaffi — organ
Brad Rice — electric guitar
Ken Coomer — drums
Mike Marine — percussion
Brian Standefer — cello |
| Points of Note: |
* Free WEATHERVANE download at www.freegougers.com
* Album spent a month in Top 10 on Americana radio airplay chart, the months since in Top 60 accumulating spins
* Band touring extensively behind release, rate of 200 dates a year (primarily Texas, Southeast and Midwest)
* Album features 11 originals (4 new), including five songs re-recorded songs from the band’s EP, GONE TO SEED (2005)
* Band led by singer-songwriter-instrumentalists Shane Walker and Jamie Wilson, who create powerful songs of social commentary |
| Media Contact: |
Heidi Labensart, McGuckin Entertainment PR, 512.478.0578; heidi@mcguckinpr.com |
| Booking Agent: |
Clint Wiley, Third Coast Artist Agency, 615.292.6400, clint@tcaa.biz |
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Artist Information:
Bio
Fact Sheet
Press Releases:
May 5, 2008
Nov. 8, 2007
Oct. 29, 2007
Sep. 19, 2007
Jul. 16, 2007
Press Coverage:
The Eagle - Pop Quiz:
June 12, 2008
No Depression:
March, 2008
Amarillo Globe News:
Jan. 25, 2008
Maverick:
Jan. 13, 2008
Austin Chronicle:
Jan. 11, 2008
Texas Music :
Dec. 22, 2007
Sealy News:
Dec. 7, 2007
Austin Monthly:
December 2007
Lonestar Music:
December 2007
Charleston:
Nov. 15, 2007
Americana Roots:
Nov. 7, 2007
Buddy:
November 2007
Texas Music Times
November 2007
San Antonio Express News:
Oct. 26, 2007
Houston Press:
Oct. 11, 2007
Iconoclast:
Oct. 10, 2007
Daily Texan:
Oct. 9, 2007
Bryan-College Station Eagle:
Sep. 6, 2007
Country Line:
August 2007
Texas Music:
Summer 2007
Listen:
"Everybody Knows"
"Old Crow/Scarecrow"
Video:
"Everybody Knows"
Links:
Sonic Bids EPK
Audio, mvy radio
Fox 7 Live Music video
News 8 Austin video
Texas Music Star video
Visit Artist Website
Promotional Material:
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