Pearls and Brass explained

Pearls and Brass
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Nazareth, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genre:	Stoner rock, blues rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Years Active:	2001 - present
Label:	Drag City

Pearls and Brass are a stoner rock band from Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

History

The band members began playing together in 1996, but did not officially form the band until 2001. Their first recording, which is a self-titled LP, was released in 2003 by Doppelganger Records. The band's style was heavily influenced by 1970s classic rock, similar to bands such as Wolfmother. After the band was invited by Slint to open for them at England's All Tomorrow's Parties festival, the band drew attention from Drag City Records.^[1] Their 2006 release on Drag City, The Indian Tower, resulted in significant media attention in the United States.^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

The band went on hiatus in October 2008, as Randy Huth went on to play bass for Pissed Jeans. The group got back together in the spring of 2010 and played their first show back in their hometown of Nazareth, on December 18, 2010.

Members

• Joel Winter-bass, vocals
• Randy Huth-guitar, vocals
• Josh Martin, drums

Discography

• Pearls and Brass (Doppelganger Records, 2003)
• The Indian Tower (Drag City, 2006)

External links

• Pearls and Brass at AllMusic

Notes and References

1. Doug Wallen, C'mon Feel the Noize. Philadelphia Weekly, Jan. 25, 2006. Accessed July 11, 2007.
2. Ben Ratliff, Doom Without the Gloom, but With Tricky Rhythms. New York Times, March 14, 2006. Accessed July 10, 2007.
3. Brian Howe, Review of The Indian Tower. Pitchfork Media, January 26, 2006. Accessed July 10, 2007.
4. John Kealy, Review of The Indian Tower. Brainwashed.com, March 17, 2006. Accessed July 10, 2007.
5. Michael Crumsho, Review of The Indian Tower. Dusted Magazine, January 22, 2006. Accessed July 10, 2007.
6. Jimmy Leslie, Pearls and Brass. Guitar Player Magazine, February 2006. Accessed July 10, 2007.