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A Hoosier transplanted to the coal highlands of Northeast Pennsylvania, Timothy Showalter has nested in fertile musical soil. Taking cues from luminaries such as Nebraska-Era Bruce Springsteen and a burgeoning Neil Young, Showalter extends a musical gesture and searches to find modesty in the midst of confusion, addressing insecurities and settling existential debt with a simple and beautiful delivery. The personification of a midwestern Grandfather’s advice, his songs smack with hard truth and poignant severity.
Strand of Oaks accompanied Jason Anderson on a US tour as a fledgling musical outfit, performing double-duty by also acting as his backing-band, “The Rippers”. Armed with only CDR demos, they joined Kimya Dawson for a tour of the UK. 2006 has brought the first official Strand of Oaks release, a split 7” vinyl record with Dragon Turtle on the La Societe Expeditionnaire imprint, supported by a Northeast US tour with Lewis & Clarke and a string of Mid-Atlantic dates. Now, in between teaching second graders and painting on cardboard scraps, Timothy and the Oaks, with the involvement of Lou Rogai (Lewis & Clarke), Dan McKinney (Original Sins) and Tom Asselin, are putting the finishing touches on Leave Ruin, the debut full-legnth album due in Summer 2007.
Strand of Oaks accompanied Jason Anderson on a US tour as a fledgling musical outfit, performing double-duty by also acting as his backing-band, “The Rippers”. Armed with only CDR demos, they joined Kimya Dawson for a tour of the UK. 2006 has brought the first official Strand of Oaks release, a split 7” vinyl record with Dragon Turtle on the La Societe Expeditionnaire imprint, supported by a Northeast US tour with Lewis & Clarke and a string of Mid-Atlantic dates. Now, in between teaching second graders and painting on cardboard scraps, Timothy and the Oaks, with the involvement of Lou Rogai (Lewis & Clarke), Dan McKinney (Original Sins) and Tom Asselin, are putting the finishing touches on Leave Ruin, the debut full-legnth album due in Summer 2007.
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Shoutbox
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UntilYouReform wrote:
LOVE IT!
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1treehillbilly wrote:
get your asses over to England
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MyHeartsBeat wrote:
so great... start to finish. been in my ears alot this year.
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mikebelto wrote:
Hey! Check out Cory Chisel and his hit single “Born Again” available now! Go to Corychisel.com for the necessities!!!
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1treehillbilly wrote:
after multiple listens i have come to the conclusion that Leave Ruin is one of the best albums ever made and believe me ive listened to a few.
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KIDDYFIDDLER wrote:
This is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard.
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icaspiangandalf wrote:
when will we first believe that we are a worthwhile..?
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imoutis wrote:
Beautiful. Gives me goose bumps.
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ilovegrace wrote:
beautiful, hopeful and sad "I hope someday to whisper and say that you're the one that I rely on"
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mathijs90 wrote:
(L)
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Fashion_Coat wrote:
°This is what is feels like ... °
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wzkisajoke wrote:
good
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ekiii wrote:
Awesome music!
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drogue wrote:
solid!
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one800higgins wrote:
Everyone needs to grab Leave Ruin.
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helloromantic wrote:
love love love.
Events
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Dec
5
videohippos
Allegheny College, Grounds for Change Coffee Shop, Meadville, PA, United States
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Dec
31
Jason Anderson
P.A.'s Lounge, Somerville, MA, Boston, United States
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| 6 attendees
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Recent Activity
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erokis, stevo80 and reneeabigail added Strand of Oaks to their libraries. Thursday evening
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seaohh added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of videohippos at Allegheny College, Grounds for Change Coffee Shop. 16 days ago
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mattmarro, Areskelian and nprendergast added Strand of Oaks to their libraries. last month
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LaSoc added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of Jason Anderson at P.A.'s Lounge. last month
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LaSoc added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at High Noon Saloon. last month
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LaSoc added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of Strand of Oaks at Greenline Cafe. last month
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LaSoc added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of Strand of Oaks at The Wealthy Theater. last month
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LaSoc added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of Strand of Oaks at Wheaton College. last month
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LaSoc added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of Strand of Oaks at Beardsley Theater. last month
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LaSoc added Strand of Oaks to the lineup of Lewis & Clarke at Bruar Falls. last month
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