American Babies

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Tom Hamilton is only in his mid-’20s, but the guitarist/singer commands his nursery of American Babies with all the seasoned know-how of someone twice his age. The band is filled out by some heavy hitting Brooklyn based musicians; guitarist Scott Metzger, bassist Jim Hamilton, and the highly praised drummer Joe Russo. Such a lineup could easily create a large, boisterous sound, but the American Babies apply a “less is more” mentality to these rootsy, country-infused tunes. When Hamilton strums his guitar, casually wails into his harmonica, and leads the American Babies in another one of their wistful numbers, he channels a young Gram Parsons (or perhaps a more sober Ryan Adams). And when the American Babies wrap their three-part harmonies around Hamilton’s twangy baritone, it’s not hard to see this group - and their young leader - enjoying a career as lengthy as those aforementioned luminaries.

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  • jlipner

    Awesome show last night at Cicero's in STL!

    30 Aug 2012 Reply
  • redsavage0

    Tom and deb kicked ass last night in NYC!

    9 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Docfeech

    American Babies have been highlighted by North of Nashville Music Blog for their upcoming show tonight at Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN. If you're in the area, be sure to check it out. Also, read the article at http://wp.me/p1wrD5-2m

    2 Jul 2011 Reply
  • juliaLfm

    Hey everybody in the NYC Area... (hell, in ANY area...they're worth the trip!) American Babies is playing at Sullivan Hall in NYC on Thursday, July 31st with Leroy Justice and Matt Lowell... it should be a great show! Anyone gonna be around?

    29 Jul 2008 Reply
  • Peanut30071

    swell

    16 Apr 2008 Reply