Biography

The Molenes, Good Times Comin’ – PLEASE ADD 9/21/2010

Melding hard-twang melodies, steam-train rhythms, and an evocative lyricism, THE MOLENES have been firing up the Americana/Alt-Country scene since the band’s first release in 2006. Their acclaimed 2008 album Songs of Sin And Redemption brought comparisons to SON VOLT’s burnished swagger, STEVE EARLE’s trenchant storytelling, and WHISKEY TOWN’s hip country esthetic, though in truth The Molenes toe none of these lines, and instead brew a breed of “rock’n’roll with twang” that’s entirely their own. Simultaneously harder, deeper, and sweeter than anything they have done to date, new release GOOD TIMES COMIN’ represents a band striving for—and attaining—a new position on the Americana/Alt-Country landscape. A concept album in the best sense of the term, though one with a punch-drunk plot and no fixed chronology, it weaves a people's history of America, a tale touched by disenfranchisement and loss, certainly, but one ultimately buoyed by hopes for good times comin'. Mixed by acclaimed producer Paul Q. Kolderie (Uncle Tupelo, Radiohead, the Pixies), Good Times Comin’ also finds singer/guitarist/ songwriter Dave Hunter and band members Andrew Russell (bass, vocals), Bruce Derr (pedal-steel guitar), and Zach Field (drums) sounding more confident and accomplished sonically than ever before. Please add this new Americana landmark to your rotation, and help spread the good word.

From the critics:
"A Stones-meets-Son Volt gem." The Boston Globe -Jonathan Perry

"The Molenes have taken the mother tongue of American roots music and shown once again they are utterly fluent." The Portland Phoenix -Sam Pfeifle

"Good Times Comin'... Sounds like the product of a fiery jam session between Uncle Tupelo and ZZ Top where a case of Bud and a bottle of Jack are being shared liberally." Spotlight Magazine -Chris Hislop

"The Molenes' second album, Songs of Sin and Redemption... establishes them as one of New England's premier alt-country/Americana bands. If you get a chance to see them, take advantage of it." -Sam Pfeifle, The Portland Phoenix.

"The Molenes are rightly becoming renowned as one of New England's best Americana-related outfits and their authentic grasp of roots-rock stylings is fast becoming a joy for the ear to behold." –Tim Peacock, Whisperin & Hollerin (UK)

“A solid dose of top down, windows open, dirt road kind of Americana. This is unquestionably a winner.” –Kevin Finn, The Noise (Boston)

Airplay & Accolades:
***Good Times Comin' has risen to #18 on the FAR chart for November, and continues to rise in the AMA and Euro Americana charts!***
The Molenes have been nominated for two Spotlight on the Arts Awards for “Best Roots-Rock Band”, and have been named a "River Rising Star" by Boston's leading independent commercial radio station, WXRV 92.5 FM "The River". They performed live on “The Front Porch” on NHPR, have been featured on Sara Willis’s “In Tune By Ten” on MPBN, and have been played on more than 150 stations across the US and around the world. The Molenes’ songs have been included on several compilation albums, including Ride the Pale Horse from Wolverine Records, and Lost Highway from WMBR-FM.

Promotions: Fred Boenig, Americana Media Promotions, 610-967-5948 rrootsr@gmail.com
Management: Dave Hunter, 603-431-8466 themolenes@themolenes.com
www.themolenes.com