Fanatic Promotion: Austin-based band, The Gary, follow-up acclaimed “Chub” EP with “Logan” full-length.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Austin-based band, The Gary, follow-up acclaimed “Chub” EP with “Logan” full-length.

“Easily one of my top ten American bands right now.” - Gordon Lamb, Flagpole (Athens, GA)

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PLAY and POST

“(Eyes In The) Tap Room” is the first single from Logan by The Gary

[STREAM + WIDGET]: http://fairtilizer.com/track/thegary-eyesinthetaproom

[MP3]: http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/projects/thegary/mp3/thegary-eyesinthetaproom.mp3

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The Gary In The Press

“5 Austin bands to catch up to in 2010... Maybe it’s just a matter of it still being relatively obscure, but when The Gary unfurls its maudlin, steely-eyed, drinking-class woes over brittle shards of distorted guitar, it’s somehow easier to believe.” - The Onion AV Club

“There’s more substance to be found in these seven songs than most double-LP concept albums...Intelligent, honest, unpretentious, stirring, grassroots indie rock like this doesn’t come along as often as PR reps would like to have us think.” - Ink 19

“‘Damn Machines’ is an anthem in search of a deserving revolution, and easily one of the year’s ten best tunes.” - My Old Kentucky Blog

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The Gary on Tour

03/25 Austin, TX @ Emo’s 10pm
04/30 Houston, TX @ Rudyard’s 10pm
05/08 Austin, TX @ The Mohawk 8pm
06/11 Memphis, TN @ Murphy’s 10pm
06/12 Chicago, IL @ Electrical Audio 8pm

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More About The Gary

In 2009, Austin TX trio The Gary made waves with their debut EP, which produced the sleeper hit “Damn Machines” and six other songs of blue-collar angst and disillusionment. 2010 brings the arrival of their full-length album Logan, ten songs of “Minutemen-esque brevity and wit” that raises the bar, though maintains the aesthetic, of their Chub EP. It’s been speculated that The Gary’s sound is the antithesis of much of today’s over-achieving indie rock scene, hearkening back to a sincere and direct approach that is sometimes lost on the gadgetry and vague delivery often found in current musical trends.

The band simply believes they are following their noses, as well as honoring their influences. Peruse through their record collections, and you’re sure to find albums by Husker Du, Silkworm, Mission Of Burma, Archers Of Loaf, Squirrel Bait, Sonic Youth, GBV, among many with the Touch & Go and Dischord imprint. Logan is The Gary’s second release on the Austin, TX label Cedar Fever Records. They will be playing in Texas and touring the midwest throughout Spring/Summer 2010. Personnel: Dave Norwood - bass & vocals / Trey Pool - guitar / Paul Warner - drums.