Careless Hearts
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  • I'd Be a Wreck
    Genre: Alternative Rock
    WAV (02:59) [30.1 MB]
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  • Emily
    Genre: Alt. Country
    WAV (02:19) [23.4 MB]
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  • Raspberry Wine
    Genre: Alt. Country
    WAV (03:35) [36.21 MB]
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Western Heart Promotions
Biography
Careless Hearts are a five-piece indie/roots rock band from San José, CA. They have released two full albums, a 7-inch single, and a new EP called "Three Songs" scheduled for release on April 5, 2011. Prominent notes of country, folk, garage- and indie-pop in their sound have earned them comparisons to Drive-By Truckers, The Replacements, Old 97s, REM, and The Byrds. The band received national attention for a recent collaboration with Iggy & The Stooges guitarist James Williamson, helping him return to performing after a 35-year absence from the stage.

Careless Hearts are:

Paul Kimball (Denton, TX, Olympia, WA):
lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
Derek See (LA, Chicago):
lead guitar, vocals
Brian “Thunderhead” Michael (Sandwich, NH, Ft. Worth, TX):
bass, vocals
Jody Clarke (Castro Valley, CA):
pedal steel guitar, banjo, electric guitar
Eric Powers (Morgan Hill, CA):
drums

Accomplishments:
Named “Writers of the Week” in August 2009 by American Songwriter magazine
Named “DIY Top Pick” in March 2007 by Performing Songwriter magazine
The band’s song “Yolo County Line” licensed by Palm, Inc. for the launch of the company’s highly publicized phone, the Pre.
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  • Members:
    Paul Kimball, Derek See, Bryan Michael, Eric Powers, Jody Clarke
  • Sounds Like:
    “Wilco-meets-Creedence-over-three-pints” -- SuppleWine.com
  • Influences:
    Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Band, The Beatles, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, CCR, The Beat Farmers, Wilco, The Jayhawks, The Old 97's, Whiskeytown, Lone Justice
  • AirPlay Direct Member Since:
    05/25/07
  • Profile Last Updated:
    03/24/11 16:56:53
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