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Raise High the Roof Beam
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Raise High the Room Beam is a folk rock group formed in Chicago, Illinois, United States consisting of Thomas Fricilone (vocals, guitar), Aly Barohn (vocals, keyboards), Will Wood (bass, vocals), Josh Lambert (guitar) and Scott Westrick (drums). They are named after a J.D. Salinger story published in 1963 in the collection “Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction”.
With a wide range of influences and musical styles the quintet offers an energy level and style that is hard to find. The diverse musical interests of the group inform a unique, upbeat sound, and each of the band’s members brings a wide range of influences to the new project. Together since late February, the quintet’s live show is energetic and exciting, always engaging the dancing crowd.
Backing their oft-employed group vocal sing-alongs, the band implements an eclectic array of acoustic and electric instruments, from the rock-standard guitars and synthesizers to the folk-based banjo, ukulele and mandolin to add layer upon layer to their sparkling pop gems. “The band keeps viewers guessing with unexpected breaks in songs and unpredictable melodies,” says NBC5’s street team.
After two months of live shows, with a growing base of dedicated fans, Raise High the Roof Beam took shelter in their self-built studio to record The Buildup, a five-song EP. After weeks of long days and even longer nights, Raise High the Roof Beam has created a record they can’t wait to share with the Chicago music scene
With a wide range of influences and musical styles the quintet offers an energy level and style that is hard to find. The diverse musical interests of the group inform a unique, upbeat sound, and each of the band’s members brings a wide range of influences to the new project. Together since late February, the quintet’s live show is energetic and exciting, always engaging the dancing crowd.
Backing their oft-employed group vocal sing-alongs, the band implements an eclectic array of acoustic and electric instruments, from the rock-standard guitars and synthesizers to the folk-based banjo, ukulele and mandolin to add layer upon layer to their sparkling pop gems. “The band keeps viewers guessing with unexpected breaks in songs and unpredictable melodies,” says NBC5’s street team.
After two months of live shows, with a growing base of dedicated fans, Raise High the Roof Beam took shelter in their self-built studio to record The Buildup, a five-song EP. After weeks of long days and even longer nights, Raise High the Roof Beam has created a record they can’t wait to share with the Chicago music scene
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franz58 wrote:
cant get "my father" out of my head. great stuff.
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aaroncharles wrote:
see them live! (thomas + band...your record sounds great. congratulations.)
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yorgundunyali wrote:
god i fell in love with your songs!!!!!
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capitalofchad wrote:
I WANT TO SCRUNCH YOU UP PUT YOU IN MY POCKET TILL YOU'RE WARM AND GOOEY THEN I'M GONNA EAT YOU
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dylangerescape wrote:
great songs mate
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decentdaniel wrote:
anyone who gets his name from a salinger story must be good. you haven't proved otherwise.
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irishbball49 wrote:
I like it. Defiantly reminds me of Sufjan, what are you recording with?
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298563498653468 wrote:
Good start. Needs moar.
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zombiesoda wrote:
CHASE COME BACK TO LULING AND PLAY A SHOW WITH THIS BAND
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Free MP3 Break My Heart In Two | 4:56 |
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Foxtrot At The Sockhop full track | 2:34 |
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Free MP3 Downtown Towers | 6:20 |
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Recent Activity
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gretchenisalive added Raise High the Roof Beam to gretchenisalive’s library. 22 days ago
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WCIRF added Raise High the Roof Beam to the lineup of Raise High the Roof Beam CIRF Meetup! at Schubas Tavern. 22 days ago
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WCIRF added Raise High the Roof Beam to WCIRF’s library. 22 days ago
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iixdotbe added Raise High the Roof Beam to the lineup of Team Band, Raise High the Roof Beam & Thrillage at Empty Bottle. last month
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pecusita added Raise High the Roof Beam to the lineup of The Jaguar Club at Cake Shop. September 2009
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IRONICtypo tagged Raise High the Roof Beam with ‘anti-folk’. July 2009
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Monsunchen and upintheclouds23 added Raise High the Roof Beam to their libraries. June 2009
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ilovetacobell added Raise High the Roof Beam to the lineup of The Catalyst at Swing State. May 2009
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rottenones, rodneyamarti, P_eye_Paranoia and 1 other person added Raise High the Roof Beam to their libraries. April 2009
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yorgundunyali tagged Raise High the Roof Beam with ‘lesser known yet streamable artists’. December 2008
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