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This album is rock, country, acoustic, electric played by a band that has both humbuckers and banjos; more imortantly the songwriting actually has meaning.
12 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Roots Rock, ROCK: Americana
Details:
Album title: Translate
Produced by: Erik Herbst and Macon Greyson
Information: Recorded in Denton, TX. at The Panhandle House; contains twelve (12) tracks
Home: Dallas, Texas
Musical Idiom: Roots Rock, Americana, AAA, Alt. Country
Band Members and other useless information:
Buddy Huffman (rhythm guitars, lead vocals)
Born: Colorado Springs, CO.
Little known fact: Has a Ph.D. in Molecular
Biology and is involved in cancer research having
publishedarticles in peer-reviewed scientific
journals
Harley Husbands (lead guitars, vocals)
Born: Waco, TX.
Little known fact: His grandfather is the doctor
who delivered Steve Martin (actor/comedian)
Badger Vass (bass guitar)
Born: Waco, TX.
Little known fact: Started as a touring drummer
with The Flametrick Subs at age 16
Pete Falcone (drums, vocals)
Born: Stoughton, MA.
Little known fact: Played drums with 10 different
bands on two different continents, including with
Johnny Reno, The Dishes and Ray Wylie Hubbard
Macon Greyson - Biography
After two records and three-plus years of touring, Macon Greyson has finally figured out who they are. This statement may sound odd and even a bit deprecating, but once you hear their new record âTranslateâ and see the live show, it will be perfectly clear what that means. From their humble beginnings, this band has struggled to find its place on the musical continuum.
Macon Greyson was born in 2000 in Dallas at the Deep Ellum bar called Adairâs. Their debut effort, a seven-song EP Miles From Here, was produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard. Huffman explains, âRay got involved with the project after we were introduced in Austin. He sat down and I nervously fumbled through a few of my songs for him. He is a phenomenal songwriter and someone I admire very much both musically and personally.â Hubbard agreed to produce the project and it was recorded in spring of 2000 in Dripping Springs, TX. The album, released in November of that year, is an EP containing six original tunes and a cover of The Hangdogs âMonopoly on the Bluesâ. The album bears the stamp of Hubbard, focusing primarily on song writing and acoustic sounds. Some outstanding players contributed to this album, including Stephen Bruton, Paul Pearcy, Terry âBuffaloâ Ware, Jon Mastin and Jim Richmond. However, underneath the sound of Miles From Here, there are elements of the bandâs soon-to-come evolution.
In the spring of 2002, Macon Greyson returned to the studio, this time in Denton, TX. During the two years of playing live in support of Miles From Here, the band had begun to develop its own distinct sound. Huffman explains, âHaving Ray produce the first record really showed us the importance of song writing in music.â Harley Husbands, lead guitarist, continues, âHowever, as we played out on the road, we really began to develop a more rock attitude in our musical approach. It really wasnât a conscious effort to be more rockânâroll, it just happened.â
Macon Greyson took that attitude into the studio and co-produced their next album Uneasy with Erik Herbst at The Panhandle House. âWe really wanted to have a hand in the production of this record,â says bass player Badger Vass. âWe thought about a number of producers but finally realized that if we were going to put our own stamp on this, we needed to do this project ourselves.â
Uneasy contains twelve original songs and a cover of Uncle Tupeloâs âWhiskey Bottleâ. Trying to describe the sound of Uneasy presents a kind of challenge, not unlike that of describing the bandâs influences. The album is part country. The album is part rock. The album is a mix of the two. Forget labels and stereotypes, the sound is their own. One reviewer stated, â[I was] first kicked in the teeth by the song writing, then kicked in the gut with the music.â Macon Greyson has stayed true to meaningful song writing while adding a roots rock approach to the music. The album received good critical reviews and was followed by comparisons to Son Volt, Whiskeytown, Old 97s, Todd Snider and the Nervous Wrecks and early Wilco. âWe really donât mind those comparisons. Those bands have undeniably influenced us,â says Huffman. âWhen those bands started, people compared them to their predecessors. A lot of bands really fight the ââ¬Ëcomparison gameâ because it can be irritating. But I suppose that comparisons can serve a purpose in that they give people who have never heard you before a base to work from. Once people hear our music, hopefully they figure the rest out for themselves.â
In November of 2004, Macon Greyson again returned to The Panhandle House in Denton to record their third album with Erik Herbst. âIt was a natural choice.â explains Husbands. âWe had such a great experience with Uneasy, there was no question that we wanted Erik involved again.â The newest release from Macon Greyson is entitled âTranslateâ and contains eleven original songs, and in keeping with their tradition, also includes one cover song. Interestingly, the band chose The Ramoneâs âMy Brain is Hanging Upside Downâ. When the band was asked why they chose a Ramoneâs song for the record, their response was, âWhy not?â
The unsatisfactory answer to the previous question leaves the reader hopeful of a bit more explanation when the band is asked about the title of the new album. A bit more forthcoming, Huffman explains, âI have never been crazy about the idea of our albums having a title track. But I think the song Translate says a lot about the motivations and themes behind this record and ultimately made a lot of sense to us.â Vass continues, âThe sounds and approaches on this album are very diverse. We tried to challenge ourselves and our listeners by creating something musically unique without losing the message in the songwriting.â
The last bit of intrigue concerns the artwork for the album, which requires a bit of explanation. âThe centerpiece of the idea is something called the ââ¬ËEnigma Machineââ explains Huffman. âThe pictures are all gears and parts of a machine the Germans used during WWII to encode messages they were sending. One of the big breaks for the Allies during WWII was when they broke the Enigma code and were able to intercept and translate their messages. The whole idea seemed very fitting.â
The music on âTranslateâis all at once electrifying rockânâroll, but before you can adjust your headset has become acoustic and rootsy. Meandering through their diverse soundscape is something Macon Greyson takes very seriously, the lyrics. âIt is our hope that listeners not only find the music interesting but that they find something in the song writing to grab and hold onto.â
The band starkly admits, âThe maturation process is always ongoing, but we as a band have finally grown up. We are not worried about where we fit anymore. We are what we are.â The brand new CD from Macon Greyson, âTranslateâ is something that will not fit easily into any categories, but after you listen, like the band, you just wonât care because this is an excellent band that has made an outstanding album.
Contact Information
Booking: Ken-Ran Productions
www.kenran.com
Responsible Agent: Brooks Kendall Jr.
tel: 972-690-6099 ext.5
fax: (972) 690-6689
e-mail: brooks2@kenran.com
Management: Button-fly Management
Responsible Agent: Troy Johnson
tel: (972) 649-0919
fax: (972) 964-4434
e-mail: buttonflymanagement@yahoo.com
Band E-mail Contact: theband@macongreyson.com
Band website: www.macongreyson.com
Macon Greyson - Discography
***NEW RELEASE*** Translate (2005)
Producer: Erik Herbst and Macon Greyson
Information: Recorded in Denton, Texas at The
Panhandle House; contains twelve (12) tracks
***NEW RELEASE*** More Miles From Here (2005)
This is a special re-release of Macon Greysonâs
original âMiles From Hereâ EP. This album has the
original 7 songs on the EP plus three studio demo
tracks from the âTranslateâ recording sessions in
November 2004 and four live bootleg tracks recorded
from a show at Woodyâs Tavern in Ft. Worth, TX. in
January 2005.
Uneasy (2002)
Producer: Erik Herbst and Macon Greyson
Information: Recorded in Denton, Texas at The
Panhandle House; contains thirteen (13) tracks
What did they say?.......
âRaw, intense and honest...a fine releaseâ
Mario Tarradell - Dallas Morning News
âFocused and surefooted....considerable development
in concept and confidence. Musically, everything
is much bigger and more muscular...this is a good
recordâ
William Michael Smith - Houston Press
âUneasy - like Macon Greyson's live shows - is rock-
oriented, sometimes bluesy, mostly driven by
electric guitar and drums, and by lyrics that
conjure more high-energy questions than answers
about modern life and love. An outstanding
record."
Tom Geddie - Buddy Magazine, Twangzine
âAn outstanding second release from Macon Greyson.
Combining elements of rock and country......one
of the best releases from Texas this year.â
Rootstown Magazine, The Netherlands
âA terrific band.......totally atypical of the
current Texas sound. These guys like to rock more
than anything, but will throw some more thoughtful
tunes out there as a nice contrast......Uneasy is
an excellent recordâ
Gene Triplett, Oklahoma Gazette
âI love this record.... a band of young wolves with
a lot of talent. Four stars out of five.â
*** Excerpt translated from the French Association
of Country Music ***
âOne of the best records of 2002."
Bruce Kidder, KHYI 95.3 FM (Dallas, TX.)
Miles From Here, the EP (2000)
Producer: Ray Wylie Hubbard
Information: Recorded in Austin, Texas at The
Zone and at Sound Horizons; contains seven tracks
What did they say?.......
âMiles From Here is an amazing FIRST ALBUM....â
Michael Johnson, www.rockzilla.net
âWhatâs in a name, maybe fame....a good record.â
Teresa Gubbins, Dallas Morning News
âSouthern grit is a dish best served hot with heavy
servings of country, folk and a little bit of rock
salt thrown in for seasoning......a fine band."
Buddy Magazine
Macon Greyson Songs Have Appeared on.....
The Best of KNON 89.3 - Renegade Radio Compilation (2000)
The Best of The Sons of Hermann Hall Compilation (2003)
12 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Roots Rock, ROCK: Americana
Details:
Album title: Translate
Produced by: Erik Herbst and Macon Greyson
Information: Recorded in Denton, TX. at The Panhandle House; contains twelve (12) tracks
Home: Dallas, Texas
Musical Idiom: Roots Rock, Americana, AAA, Alt. Country
Band Members and other useless information:
Buddy Huffman (rhythm guitars, lead vocals)
Born: Colorado Springs, CO.
Little known fact: Has a Ph.D. in Molecular
Biology and is involved in cancer research having
publishedarticles in peer-reviewed scientific
journals
Harley Husbands (lead guitars, vocals)
Born: Waco, TX.
Little known fact: His grandfather is the doctor
who delivered Steve Martin (actor/comedian)
Badger Vass (bass guitar)
Born: Waco, TX.
Little known fact: Started as a touring drummer
with The Flametrick Subs at age 16
Pete Falcone (drums, vocals)
Born: Stoughton, MA.
Little known fact: Played drums with 10 different
bands on two different continents, including with
Johnny Reno, The Dishes and Ray Wylie Hubbard
Macon Greyson - Biography
After two records and three-plus years of touring, Macon Greyson has finally figured out who they are. This statement may sound odd and even a bit deprecating, but once you hear their new record âTranslateâ and see the live show, it will be perfectly clear what that means. From their humble beginnings, this band has struggled to find its place on the musical continuum.
Macon Greyson was born in 2000 in Dallas at the Deep Ellum bar called Adairâs. Their debut effort, a seven-song EP Miles From Here, was produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard. Huffman explains, âRay got involved with the project after we were introduced in Austin. He sat down and I nervously fumbled through a few of my songs for him. He is a phenomenal songwriter and someone I admire very much both musically and personally.â Hubbard agreed to produce the project and it was recorded in spring of 2000 in Dripping Springs, TX. The album, released in November of that year, is an EP containing six original tunes and a cover of The Hangdogs âMonopoly on the Bluesâ. The album bears the stamp of Hubbard, focusing primarily on song writing and acoustic sounds. Some outstanding players contributed to this album, including Stephen Bruton, Paul Pearcy, Terry âBuffaloâ Ware, Jon Mastin and Jim Richmond. However, underneath the sound of Miles From Here, there are elements of the bandâs soon-to-come evolution.
In the spring of 2002, Macon Greyson returned to the studio, this time in Denton, TX. During the two years of playing live in support of Miles From Here, the band had begun to develop its own distinct sound. Huffman explains, âHaving Ray produce the first record really showed us the importance of song writing in music.â Harley Husbands, lead guitarist, continues, âHowever, as we played out on the road, we really began to develop a more rock attitude in our musical approach. It really wasnât a conscious effort to be more rockânâroll, it just happened.â
Macon Greyson took that attitude into the studio and co-produced their next album Uneasy with Erik Herbst at The Panhandle House. âWe really wanted to have a hand in the production of this record,â says bass player Badger Vass. âWe thought about a number of producers but finally realized that if we were going to put our own stamp on this, we needed to do this project ourselves.â
Uneasy contains twelve original songs and a cover of Uncle Tupeloâs âWhiskey Bottleâ. Trying to describe the sound of Uneasy presents a kind of challenge, not unlike that of describing the bandâs influences. The album is part country. The album is part rock. The album is a mix of the two. Forget labels and stereotypes, the sound is their own. One reviewer stated, â[I was] first kicked in the teeth by the song writing, then kicked in the gut with the music.â Macon Greyson has stayed true to meaningful song writing while adding a roots rock approach to the music. The album received good critical reviews and was followed by comparisons to Son Volt, Whiskeytown, Old 97s, Todd Snider and the Nervous Wrecks and early Wilco. âWe really donât mind those comparisons. Those bands have undeniably influenced us,â says Huffman. âWhen those bands started, people compared them to their predecessors. A lot of bands really fight the ââ¬Ëcomparison gameâ because it can be irritating. But I suppose that comparisons can serve a purpose in that they give people who have never heard you before a base to work from. Once people hear our music, hopefully they figure the rest out for themselves.â
In November of 2004, Macon Greyson again returned to The Panhandle House in Denton to record their third album with Erik Herbst. âIt was a natural choice.â explains Husbands. âWe had such a great experience with Uneasy, there was no question that we wanted Erik involved again.â The newest release from Macon Greyson is entitled âTranslateâ and contains eleven original songs, and in keeping with their tradition, also includes one cover song. Interestingly, the band chose The Ramoneâs âMy Brain is Hanging Upside Downâ. When the band was asked why they chose a Ramoneâs song for the record, their response was, âWhy not?â
The unsatisfactory answer to the previous question leaves the reader hopeful of a bit more explanation when the band is asked about the title of the new album. A bit more forthcoming, Huffman explains, âI have never been crazy about the idea of our albums having a title track. But I think the song Translate says a lot about the motivations and themes behind this record and ultimately made a lot of sense to us.â Vass continues, âThe sounds and approaches on this album are very diverse. We tried to challenge ourselves and our listeners by creating something musically unique without losing the message in the songwriting.â
The last bit of intrigue concerns the artwork for the album, which requires a bit of explanation. âThe centerpiece of the idea is something called the ââ¬ËEnigma Machineââ explains Huffman. âThe pictures are all gears and parts of a machine the Germans used during WWII to encode messages they were sending. One of the big breaks for the Allies during WWII was when they broke the Enigma code and were able to intercept and translate their messages. The whole idea seemed very fitting.â
The music on âTranslateâis all at once electrifying rockânâroll, but before you can adjust your headset has become acoustic and rootsy. Meandering through their diverse soundscape is something Macon Greyson takes very seriously, the lyrics. âIt is our hope that listeners not only find the music interesting but that they find something in the song writing to grab and hold onto.â
The band starkly admits, âThe maturation process is always ongoing, but we as a band have finally grown up. We are not worried about where we fit anymore. We are what we are.â The brand new CD from Macon Greyson, âTranslateâ is something that will not fit easily into any categories, but after you listen, like the band, you just wonât care because this is an excellent band that has made an outstanding album.
Contact Information
Booking: Ken-Ran Productions
www.kenran.com
Responsible Agent: Brooks Kendall Jr.
tel: 972-690-6099 ext.5
fax: (972) 690-6689
e-mail: brooks2@kenran.com
Management: Button-fly Management
Responsible Agent: Troy Johnson
tel: (972) 649-0919
fax: (972) 964-4434
e-mail: buttonflymanagement@yahoo.com
Band E-mail Contact: theband@macongreyson.com
Band website: www.macongreyson.com
Macon Greyson - Discography
***NEW RELEASE*** Translate (2005)
Producer: Erik Herbst and Macon Greyson
Information: Recorded in Denton, Texas at The
Panhandle House; contains twelve (12) tracks
***NEW RELEASE*** More Miles From Here (2005)
This is a special re-release of Macon Greysonâs
original âMiles From Hereâ EP. This album has the
original 7 songs on the EP plus three studio demo
tracks from the âTranslateâ recording sessions in
November 2004 and four live bootleg tracks recorded
from a show at Woodyâs Tavern in Ft. Worth, TX. in
January 2005.
Uneasy (2002)
Producer: Erik Herbst and Macon Greyson
Information: Recorded in Denton, Texas at The
Panhandle House; contains thirteen (13) tracks
What did they say?.......
âRaw, intense and honest...a fine releaseâ
Mario Tarradell - Dallas Morning News
âFocused and surefooted....considerable development
in concept and confidence. Musically, everything
is much bigger and more muscular...this is a good
recordâ
William Michael Smith - Houston Press
âUneasy - like Macon Greyson's live shows - is rock-
oriented, sometimes bluesy, mostly driven by
electric guitar and drums, and by lyrics that
conjure more high-energy questions than answers
about modern life and love. An outstanding
record."
Tom Geddie - Buddy Magazine, Twangzine
âAn outstanding second release from Macon Greyson.
Combining elements of rock and country......one
of the best releases from Texas this year.â
Rootstown Magazine, The Netherlands
âA terrific band.......totally atypical of the
current Texas sound. These guys like to rock more
than anything, but will throw some more thoughtful
tunes out there as a nice contrast......Uneasy is
an excellent recordâ
Gene Triplett, Oklahoma Gazette
âI love this record.... a band of young wolves with
a lot of talent. Four stars out of five.â
*** Excerpt translated from the French Association
of Country Music ***
âOne of the best records of 2002."
Bruce Kidder, KHYI 95.3 FM (Dallas, TX.)
Miles From Here, the EP (2000)
Producer: Ray Wylie Hubbard
Information: Recorded in Austin, Texas at The
Zone and at Sound Horizons; contains seven tracks
What did they say?.......
âMiles From Here is an amazing FIRST ALBUM....â
Michael Johnson, www.rockzilla.net
âWhatâs in a name, maybe fame....a good record.â
Teresa Gubbins, Dallas Morning News
âSouthern grit is a dish best served hot with heavy
servings of country, folk and a little bit of rock
salt thrown in for seasoning......a fine band."
Buddy Magazine
Macon Greyson Songs Have Appeared on.....
The Best of KNON 89.3 - Renegade Radio Compilation (2000)
The Best of The Sons of Hermann Hall Compilation (2003)
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