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LMD Presents: Album Release Concerts
We listed them on our shortlist of Artist to Watch in 2015 for a good reason. This new Major and the Monbacks album reinforces their presence as one of the best live gems that is just getting started. The track “Somedays” was recorded in Nashville, TN at Welcome to 1979, one of the premier studios in the U.S. for vintage analog recordings that racked up eight Grammy Nominations this year and boasts a roster of clients that include Paul McCartney, Eric Burdon, Jason Isbell, Brendan Benson, and many more.
The Monbacks’ debut album merges twangy psychedelic pop, soaring 3 part harmonies, and the high energy and horn riff laden grit of southern soul, to create a unique blend of rock n roll. Twin brothers Neal and Cole Friedman founded what became Major and the Monbacks during high school in Norfolk, VA in 2008, teaming up with high school classmates Michael Adkins, Harry Schloeder, and Tyler West to form the core group that has driven the continued evolution of the band over the last 7 years. After college, the outfit transitioned to a full time touring band, embarking on a 5 month, 100+ date tour in 2014 that took the band 20,000 miles along the East Coast from Vermont down to Alabama.
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Major and the Monbacks have announced album release concerts all over Virginia. Excluding their hometown Norfolk concert, all album release shows will be sponsored by LAVA Music Festival and music news website Live Music Daily. A four month Eastern United States tour is set for summer 2015 with dates and festival slots alongside Fitz & the Tantrums, Lake Street Dive, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Sister Sparrow & Dirty Birds, and many more. Full tour dates to be announced in late March.The Monbacks are returning to our Nation’s Capitol at Gypsy Sally’s for an album release party full of soul w/ special guests Bosley and AZTEC SUN!!
Album Release Concerts
4/23 The Southern Café and Music Hall – Charlottesville, VA w/ Kendall Street Company
4/25 O’Connor Brewing Co. – Norfolk, VA
4/30 The Broadberry – Richmond, VA w/ Griff’s Room Band & TBA
5/1 Sycamore Deli – Blacksburg, VA w/ Trongone Band
5/15 Gypsy Sally’s – Washington DC w/ Bosley & Aztec Sun