BIRDS AND ARROWS
''COYOTES''
MARCH 19 2013
55:41
1. Firefly /3:22
2. Out in the Garden /4:59
3. The Rest of Your Life /4:04
4. Orion /5:06
5. Coyotes /4:18
6. I Hear Bells /5:13
7. Anywhere But Here /5:27
8. Safety /4:32
9. Sunday Night Blues /4:27
10. Life Like Life /5:11
11. Inside Out /3:43
12. Saddest Song /5:19
Andrea Connolly
Pete Connolly
Josh Starmer
ABOUT
Andrea and Pete Connolly have written their lives into Birds and Arrows newly released record “Coyotes”. Inspired by their bucolic surroundings, the record was recorded at their small, 19th-century, school house turned cabin nestled in the woods on an 88 acre horse farm in Rougemont, NC. Mixed by Chris Stamey of the dB’s, “Coyotes” has a polished yet still organic sound that emotes desperation and longing with a hopeful overtone. Stamey describes the album as “An amazing record, overflowing with invention, dedication and exuberance.”
The sweeping melodies throughout “Coyotes” are beautiful and light. The couples’ song crafting can evoke a wide range of emotions, that at moments can make you smile and then quickly shift into nostalgic melancholy. Corbie Hill of Independent Weekly noted “After six years as a band, it seems as if the Connollys have come to a point of comfort, not only musically but personally: Their new rural home, where they moved in early 2012, enables these two to live as they have wanted to for years. Andrea is surrounded by horses, while Pete drags fields and mends fences in the rural quiet.”
Pete and Andrea worked with cellist Josh Starmer, who played a wide range of instruments on the record such as cello, mandolin, dilruba and tambora, helping give “Coyotes” it’s distinct sound. An impressive cast of local and national talent where also invited to play on the record such as Robert Sledge of Ben Folds Five, Dirk Shumaker of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, James Wallace of Mount Moriah, Dave Hadley and Andrew Grimm of June Star and more.
Andrea and Pete will be on the road throughout the summer promoting “Coyotes” and inviting special guest players to join them at select shows. Keep an eye on their calendar for more details.
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By Reverbnation
BIRDS and ARROWS create unique music that is “full of romance and energy”, “enchanting”, and “the kind you fall in love with”. Their third full length record "Coyotes" is no exception. The Chapel Hill/Durham NC based trio worked with an impressive cast of local and national talent to create Coyotes. Robert Sledge of Ben Folds Five, Dirk Shumaker of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and James Wallace or Mount Moriah are just a few of the special guests that where involved in the making of this record. Produced and mixed by Chris Stamey of the dBs Coyotes promises to be Birds and Arrows' best effort as a band to date. (Chris Quote)….
This new group of songs embrace the original folk spirit of Birds and Arrows, combined with the confidence and experience in songwriting that comes with playing music together for over 6 years. The wistful and nostalgic"Firefly" (the albums opening track) evokes memories of youth, first love and the scars of rejection that resonate with everyone throughout a lifetime. Marie Garlock and Andrew Synowiez of Hueism Pictures have this to say about Firefly. "The sound of Birds & Arrows' 'Firefly' feels like coming to the edge of something, shedding layers, listening to swells and nuances of emotion and thought that can directly transport you to a past (or bring this past suddenly into your present)". The band also explores biographical song crafting on Coyotes third track "The Rest of Your Life" which is a quirky and endearing tribute to the career of Woody Allen. Coyotes is ….(Eric Hodges quote about the record).
The group was formed in 2007 by husband and wife Andrea and Pete Connolly who released 2 critically acclaimed EPs. Grayson Currin of Shuffle Magazine praised “Woodgrain Heart” as “complementary voices wrapping together in rustic contentment and comfort, like a happy pair making music because that’s how love makes them feel.” In 2009, Josh Starmer joined the group on cello during the recording of the band’s first full length record “Starmaker”. Upon its release, “Starmaker” was picked by the North Carolina, Triangle based Independent Weekly as the “Album of the Month”. In 2011 Birds and Arrows released it’s second full length record “We’re Gonna Run” which was revered as “the best moment of the band’s career, a promise that they’ve got real range.” Frank Stasio of NPR's The State of Things noted “The honeymoon sweetness of their earlier work has been replaced with a maturity and depth appropriate for musicians whose lives and work are gaining seriousness and acclaim.” In 2012 the band began recording it's third full length release Coyotes. The record is saturated with imagery from the bucolic surroundings of the Connolly's new home, a 19th-century school house-turned-cabin nestled in the country a half hour north of Durham, NC. Corbie Hill of Independent Weekly noted "After six years as a band, it seems as if the Connollys have come to a point of comfort, not only musically but personally: Their new rural home, where they moved in early 2012, enables these two to live as they have wanted to for years. Andrea is surrounded by horses, while Pete drags fields and mends fences in the rural quiet."
Over the years, Birds and Arrows have developed a rich sound that is much more than the sum of their parts. The romance between Andrea and Pete's voices is distinctly captivating and intertwines with Josh's beautiful yet haunting cello melodies. Together they accomplish an elegant, warm sound that is truly their own. Their compelling and road tested live show appeals to a surprisingly wide range of audiences; they are the cherished rock band for folk lovers and the favorite folk group for rock fans.
DoWnLoAd
''COYOTES''
MARCH 19 2013
55:41
1. Firefly /3:22
2. Out in the Garden /4:59
3. The Rest of Your Life /4:04
4. Orion /5:06
5. Coyotes /4:18
6. I Hear Bells /5:13
7. Anywhere But Here /5:27
8. Safety /4:32
9. Sunday Night Blues /4:27
10. Life Like Life /5:11
11. Inside Out /3:43
12. Saddest Song /5:19
Andrea Connolly
Pete Connolly
Josh Starmer
ABOUT
Andrea and Pete Connolly have written their lives into Birds and Arrows newly released record “Coyotes”. Inspired by their bucolic surroundings, the record was recorded at their small, 19th-century, school house turned cabin nestled in the woods on an 88 acre horse farm in Rougemont, NC. Mixed by Chris Stamey of the dB’s, “Coyotes” has a polished yet still organic sound that emotes desperation and longing with a hopeful overtone. Stamey describes the album as “An amazing record, overflowing with invention, dedication and exuberance.”
The sweeping melodies throughout “Coyotes” are beautiful and light. The couples’ song crafting can evoke a wide range of emotions, that at moments can make you smile and then quickly shift into nostalgic melancholy. Corbie Hill of Independent Weekly noted “After six years as a band, it seems as if the Connollys have come to a point of comfort, not only musically but personally: Their new rural home, where they moved in early 2012, enables these two to live as they have wanted to for years. Andrea is surrounded by horses, while Pete drags fields and mends fences in the rural quiet.”
Pete and Andrea worked with cellist Josh Starmer, who played a wide range of instruments on the record such as cello, mandolin, dilruba and tambora, helping give “Coyotes” it’s distinct sound. An impressive cast of local and national talent where also invited to play on the record such as Robert Sledge of Ben Folds Five, Dirk Shumaker of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, James Wallace of Mount Moriah, Dave Hadley and Andrew Grimm of June Star and more.
Andrea and Pete will be on the road throughout the summer promoting “Coyotes” and inviting special guest players to join them at select shows. Keep an eye on their calendar for more details.
MORE
By Reverbnation
BIRDS and ARROWS create unique music that is “full of romance and energy”, “enchanting”, and “the kind you fall in love with”. Their third full length record "Coyotes" is no exception. The Chapel Hill/Durham NC based trio worked with an impressive cast of local and national talent to create Coyotes. Robert Sledge of Ben Folds Five, Dirk Shumaker of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and James Wallace or Mount Moriah are just a few of the special guests that where involved in the making of this record. Produced and mixed by Chris Stamey of the dBs Coyotes promises to be Birds and Arrows' best effort as a band to date. (Chris Quote)….
This new group of songs embrace the original folk spirit of Birds and Arrows, combined with the confidence and experience in songwriting that comes with playing music together for over 6 years. The wistful and nostalgic"Firefly" (the albums opening track) evokes memories of youth, first love and the scars of rejection that resonate with everyone throughout a lifetime. Marie Garlock and Andrew Synowiez of Hueism Pictures have this to say about Firefly. "The sound of Birds & Arrows' 'Firefly' feels like coming to the edge of something, shedding layers, listening to swells and nuances of emotion and thought that can directly transport you to a past (or bring this past suddenly into your present)". The band also explores biographical song crafting on Coyotes third track "The Rest of Your Life" which is a quirky and endearing tribute to the career of Woody Allen. Coyotes is ….(Eric Hodges quote about the record).
The group was formed in 2007 by husband and wife Andrea and Pete Connolly who released 2 critically acclaimed EPs. Grayson Currin of Shuffle Magazine praised “Woodgrain Heart” as “complementary voices wrapping together in rustic contentment and comfort, like a happy pair making music because that’s how love makes them feel.” In 2009, Josh Starmer joined the group on cello during the recording of the band’s first full length record “Starmaker”. Upon its release, “Starmaker” was picked by the North Carolina, Triangle based Independent Weekly as the “Album of the Month”. In 2011 Birds and Arrows released it’s second full length record “We’re Gonna Run” which was revered as “the best moment of the band’s career, a promise that they’ve got real range.” Frank Stasio of NPR's The State of Things noted “The honeymoon sweetness of their earlier work has been replaced with a maturity and depth appropriate for musicians whose lives and work are gaining seriousness and acclaim.” In 2012 the band began recording it's third full length release Coyotes. The record is saturated with imagery from the bucolic surroundings of the Connolly's new home, a 19th-century school house-turned-cabin nestled in the country a half hour north of Durham, NC. Corbie Hill of Independent Weekly noted "After six years as a band, it seems as if the Connollys have come to a point of comfort, not only musically but personally: Their new rural home, where they moved in early 2012, enables these two to live as they have wanted to for years. Andrea is surrounded by horses, while Pete drags fields and mends fences in the rural quiet."
Over the years, Birds and Arrows have developed a rich sound that is much more than the sum of their parts. The romance between Andrea and Pete's voices is distinctly captivating and intertwines with Josh's beautiful yet haunting cello melodies. Together they accomplish an elegant, warm sound that is truly their own. Their compelling and road tested live show appeals to a surprisingly wide range of audiences; they are the cherished rock band for folk lovers and the favorite folk group for rock fans.
DoWnLoAd
