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The Doc Marshalls
http://www.docmarshalls.com/
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BIOGRAPHY
In an ideal world, country radio would sound more like the Doc Marshalls. With influences ranging from traditionalists such as Buck Owens and Johnny Cash to innovators like Gram Parsons and Dwight Yoakam, this New York City-based five-piece delivers an honest, unflinching honky tonk sound. Not content to remain within the confines of a typical roots band, they also boast a raucous set of Cajun breakdowns and Zydeco shuffles.
Led by Texas-raised Acadian Nick Beaudoing, the Doc Marshalls have quickly forged a reputation for their wildly energetic live shows. Anchored by the fiddling wizardry of Mat Kane and the breakneck accompaniment of Beaudoing's Cajun accordion, their unique Louisiana grooves have infiltrated the halls of countless alternative rock venues where roots music is seldom heard. Whether performing Bakersfield-style shuffles or traditional Cajun French two-steps, they are determined to make converts of even the most country-shy souls.
Their debut album, "No Kind of Life" (2005), was warmly received by roots radio, spending over a month in the Americana Top 40. Their followup CD, Honest for Once (2008), was recorded at Cowboy Technical Studios in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn. Comprised entirely of originals, the Doc Marshalls' latest release emphasizes story-telling over genre. Whereas "No Kind of Life" explored bleary recollections of good love gone wrong, Honest for Once visits themes of leaving town, sympathy for losers, fading affection, and the darker side of life in Texas. Expect a healthy dose of dirty Cajun stomps, gritty honky-tonk, and guest appearances by the likes of guitarist Eric "Roscoe" Ambel (Steve Earl).
In an era when mainstream country remains polluted by bubble gum balladry and sugar-coated sentiment, the Doc Marshalls have distinguished themselves by performing covers and originals which pay homage to the genre's distinguished past. You'll find these hardened city troubadours in roadhouses Texas to New York Cityand wherever bar tabs and ears remain open. Country radio be damned.
The Doc Marshalls are:
Nick Beaudoing: vocals, acoustic guitar, Cajun accordion, washboard
Mat Kane: fiddle, mandolin, washboard
Terence Murren: bass
Matt Walsh: lead guitar
Doug Clark: drums
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PHOTOS
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TOUR DATES
- Mar 19, 2009 * Giddy Up's (SXSW, Nick B Solo w/Friends) * Austin, Texas
- Mar 20, 2009 * South by Southwest - Waterloo Icehouse (Nick B with Friends) * Austin, Texas
- Mar 25, 2009 * Hill Country * NYC, New York
- Apr 2, 2009 * Blanco's * Houston, Texas
- Apr 3, 2009 * KNON FM (Live on the Radio) * Dallas, Texas
- Apr 3, 2009 * The Fairmount (w/ Honeybrowne) * Fort Worth
- Apr 4, 2009 * Gruene Hall (1 pm - 5 pm) * New Braunfels, Texas
- Apr 5, 2009 * Freyburg Hall (Americana Music Series) * Freyburg (near Schulenburg), Texas
- Apr 6, 2009 * Continental Club (w/ Dale Watson) * Austin, Texas
- May 1, 2009 * Zebulon * Brooklyn (Williamsburgh), New York
- Aug 6, 2009 * Musikfest * Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Sep 26, 2009 * Cafe Lena * Saratoga Springs, New York
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PRESS
Babysue.com/LMNOP.com
The Doc Marshalls - Honest For Once (Independently released
CD, Country/pop)
The guys in New York City's The Doc Marshalls are different
from the average young twenty-first century country pop band.
You would think, considering how young these guys are, that
they would be playing phony alternative country crap. But instead,
these fellows play traditional country music that has extra
pop and zip. This is the follow-up to the band's debut 2005
CD No Kind of Life. This band is driven by the skills of singer/songwriter
Nicolas Beaudoing who wrote all eleven songs on this album.
Beaudoing's songs come across sounding ultimately sincere and
should please anyone who loves dancing to country music. He
has a great masculine voice that really makes these tunes cook.
The rest of the band is killer as well and includes Mat Kane
(fiddle), Matt Walsh (lead guitar), Terence Murren (bass), and
Doug Clark (drums). If you think all great country music is
created by middle-aged folks in Nashville, think again. These
guys prove that it isn't where you create the music that matters...but
how you create it. Cool catchy cuts include "Ticket Out
of Texas," "Lonely at the Top," "Honest
for Once," "Dakota," and "Never Found My
Emmylou." (Rating: 5+).
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AUDIO
Click on a clip of an audio track below to download a mp3:
The Doc Marshalls - Honest For Once [2008]
Ticket Out Of Texas [mp3] - 1.02 mb
St. Dymphna [mp3] - 1.03 mb
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