Biography
The Farewell Bend arises out of the demise of Boy's Life. Both Brandon Butler and John Rejba, who played in Boys Life, and drummer Paul Ackerman (ex-Giant's Chair) comprise the trio. Kansas City bred, The Farewell Bend thrives in a direction with a familiar sound.
In Passing is palatable in the realm of sound that invokes an assault on the mundane pop rock that exists today. The sound heard here carries with it a feel of the once possessed strong hold bands from the vibrant Mid-West maintained. As Brandon Butler the front man so eloquently puts it, "It's not a happy, smile, pop, shit record... it rocks you." Guitar driven with three well chosen chords the music is up front and attacking: a complete departure from evasiveness and with melody. The bass underlines the rhythmic elements while the drumming is hammering at times.
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After touring extensively their sound illuminates the cohesive elements of strength and maturity. This record aims to please those who enjoy effective song writing while maintaining a sense of comfort in the almighty power of barbecue eatin' rock music. Hail the Mid-West sound!!
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