HUNTER & THE DIRTY JACKS
''SINGLE BARREL''
2014
47:42
1 - Rock & Roll Soul 3:14
2 - Jubilee 4:18
3 - Doctor Dingo 3:37
4 - Salt Whiskey 5:06
5 - Break Me Down 4:05
6 - Lorraine 4:08
7 - Prometheus 3:30
8 - Gotta Keep Movin' On 3:52
9 - Smoking Gun 3:13
10 - Leave The Cap Off The Bottle 3:39
11 - Double Down 3:52
12 - Kennel Howl 5:01
Hunter Ackerman - lead vocals, various instruments
Moana Avvenenti - vocals
Aaron Barnes - bass
Carmelo Bonaventura - guitar
Jon Siembieda - guitar
Brian Lara- drums
REVIEW
Single Barrel is the debut album of Californian band Hunter & The Dirty Jacks. and is a high quality, polished album impressively performed by a group of skilled musicians. Single Barrel opens with the gritty tune “Rock & Roll Soul,” which has a kicker chorus that can get trapped in the mind for potentially the entirety of the day. The refrain is repeated just enough times to etch it the head without becoming redundant—a very successful and cleverly composed piece. A few tracks further into the album, “Salt Whiskey” showcases a smoldering, soulful performance both instrumentally and vocally. The song has a rich, smoky quality to it which almost gives one a sense of indulgence when listened to. “Kennel Howl” uses creative lyricism to tell an interesting story, which makes it intriguing to hear from beginning to end; the accompaniment suits the verses perfectly, to boot. These performers have really proven themselves with this album; it’s a bold and energetic yet sharp and clean-cut collection of songs. Solid lyrics and catchy melodies delivered by gifted artists make Single Barrel a triple threat. It will be very interesting to see what they come up with next.
ABOUT US
by Official Site
Hunter & The Dirty Jacks are a very entertaining and versatile rock & roll band from Los Angeles, California. Blues and roots rock with a vintage sound and modern edge… originals, covers, full electric and rocked to the roof on Sunset Blvd., or all acoustic in a serene setting… both have been done to extreme success.
Hunter & The Dirty Jacks comprise a virtual all-star cast of Los Angeles and Orange County-area musicians that have been playing locally and regionally for over ten years apiece. Fronted by lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Ackerman, and anchored by Jon Siembieda and Carmelo Bonaventura on guitar, Aaron Barnes on bass, Brian Lara on drums, and Moana Avvenenti on vocals, the Dirty Jacks put forth an extremely high energy, emotionally compelling performance coupled with a rare combination of soulful originals and tasty covers. The sound is rock and roll with a bluesy core, ala the Black Keys, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, and Jet. The band is very seasoned for all players being in the late 20s and early 30s. The Dirty Jacks debuted at House of Blues Sunset Strip on 9/29/12 to a resounding success and haven’t looked back since. The band played four tours of Northern California in 2013, has more in store for 2014, and also has established a critically-acclaimed weekly residency that started at the beginning of 2013 at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica (the oldest blues club in Southern California), where all of the admission proceeds and a portion of drink sales benefit feeding the hungry in Santa Monica, as well as teaching foster children music. The previous band to hold the Tuesday residency at Harvelle’s was Vintage Trouble, who is now touring the world opening for The Who. The bandmates have experience playing several casinos in and out of state, House of Blues Sunset, House of Blues Anaheim, Coach House, Harvelle’s, Observatory, Detroit Bar, The Press, Still Water, Whisky a Go Go, Viper Room, and many other venues. The bandmates have collectively shared bills with bands of the likes of Tommy Castro, Eric Sardinas, Coco Montoya, Dave Mason, Walter Trout, Cinderella, Led Zepagain, Wayward Sons, Wild Child, War, and many others.
OFFICIAL SITE
''SINGLE BARREL''
2014
47:42
1 - Rock & Roll Soul 3:14
2 - Jubilee 4:18
3 - Doctor Dingo 3:37
4 - Salt Whiskey 5:06
5 - Break Me Down 4:05
6 - Lorraine 4:08
7 - Prometheus 3:30
8 - Gotta Keep Movin' On 3:52
9 - Smoking Gun 3:13
10 - Leave The Cap Off The Bottle 3:39
11 - Double Down 3:52
12 - Kennel Howl 5:01
Hunter Ackerman - lead vocals, various instruments
Moana Avvenenti - vocals
Aaron Barnes - bass
Carmelo Bonaventura - guitar
Jon Siembieda - guitar
Brian Lara- drums
REVIEW
Single Barrel is the debut album of Californian band Hunter & The Dirty Jacks. and is a high quality, polished album impressively performed by a group of skilled musicians. Single Barrel opens with the gritty tune “Rock & Roll Soul,” which has a kicker chorus that can get trapped in the mind for potentially the entirety of the day. The refrain is repeated just enough times to etch it the head without becoming redundant—a very successful and cleverly composed piece. A few tracks further into the album, “Salt Whiskey” showcases a smoldering, soulful performance both instrumentally and vocally. The song has a rich, smoky quality to it which almost gives one a sense of indulgence when listened to. “Kennel Howl” uses creative lyricism to tell an interesting story, which makes it intriguing to hear from beginning to end; the accompaniment suits the verses perfectly, to boot. These performers have really proven themselves with this album; it’s a bold and energetic yet sharp and clean-cut collection of songs. Solid lyrics and catchy melodies delivered by gifted artists make Single Barrel a triple threat. It will be very interesting to see what they come up with next.
ABOUT US
by Official Site
Hunter & The Dirty Jacks are a very entertaining and versatile rock & roll band from Los Angeles, California. Blues and roots rock with a vintage sound and modern edge… originals, covers, full electric and rocked to the roof on Sunset Blvd., or all acoustic in a serene setting… both have been done to extreme success.
Hunter & The Dirty Jacks comprise a virtual all-star cast of Los Angeles and Orange County-area musicians that have been playing locally and regionally for over ten years apiece. Fronted by lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Ackerman, and anchored by Jon Siembieda and Carmelo Bonaventura on guitar, Aaron Barnes on bass, Brian Lara on drums, and Moana Avvenenti on vocals, the Dirty Jacks put forth an extremely high energy, emotionally compelling performance coupled with a rare combination of soulful originals and tasty covers. The sound is rock and roll with a bluesy core, ala the Black Keys, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, and Jet. The band is very seasoned for all players being in the late 20s and early 30s. The Dirty Jacks debuted at House of Blues Sunset Strip on 9/29/12 to a resounding success and haven’t looked back since. The band played four tours of Northern California in 2013, has more in store for 2014, and also has established a critically-acclaimed weekly residency that started at the beginning of 2013 at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica (the oldest blues club in Southern California), where all of the admission proceeds and a portion of drink sales benefit feeding the hungry in Santa Monica, as well as teaching foster children music. The previous band to hold the Tuesday residency at Harvelle’s was Vintage Trouble, who is now touring the world opening for The Who. The bandmates have experience playing several casinos in and out of state, House of Blues Sunset, House of Blues Anaheim, Coach House, Harvelle’s, Observatory, Detroit Bar, The Press, Still Water, Whisky a Go Go, Viper Room, and many other venues. The bandmates have collectively shared bills with bands of the likes of Tommy Castro, Eric Sardinas, Coco Montoya, Dave Mason, Walter Trout, Cinderella, Led Zepagain, Wayward Sons, Wild Child, War, and many others.
OFFICIAL SITE
