Brian Moen, Phil Cook and Justin Vernon played one show as THE SHOUTING MATCHES nearly seven years ago. They reunited in Eau Claire, Wisconsin this past year and made a record fusing influences into what they do best: playing together. Over years of sharing stages and studios in a myriad of projects, they come together as a trio and give you GROWNASS MAN, a record with Midwestern knuckles and Southern callouses. The album marks the first release from Middle West, the management firm behind all of Vernon’s musical endeavors.
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Shows
8/1/13 – Turner Hall – Milwaukee, WI
8/2/13 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
Press Quotes
“Vernon’s baritone is a rich weapon in his vocal arsenal that is currently being underutilized… having a blast in the moment… the album’s loose, lay-about approach offers an appealing contrast to Vernon’s fussed-over output with his primary band (Bon Iver).” –Pitchfork
“Grownass Man alternates between the alt-country sound of Uncle
Tupelo and the boozy blues-rock of the Allman Brothers.” -Spin
“Vernon and company, Phil Cook and Brian Moen, grind down their
vocals to a tin can and explode…with screaming harmonica and waves of heavy guitar reminiscent of Led Zeppelin or vintage Black Crowes” – Pop ‘Stache
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