LES PAUL STILL JAMMING AT 91-YEARS OLD 'LETTING GO' WITH KELLY SLATER HOW TO DINE OUT: A USER'S GUIDE
WITH A MIX OF REGGAE, FUNK AND BLUES THIS TRIO SETS OUT TO 'UPROOT THE ISLAND'
By Richard Livsey
on two islands, it’s not necessarily
known for producing bands that sound
as if they had been dropped off in
Caribbean for a few years to develop that
funky laid back sound that is associated
with the tropics. Sure there are
exceptions to the rule, and the band Pie
Boys Flat are one of them.
Their new album is aptly titled, Uproot the
Island. I first saw this band perform, at a
little bar in Astoria, Queens, and one of
the things that struck me most was their
big sound. They are a trio that sounds
like a five piece. Especially when they get
going with their three part harmonies.
Singer and guitarist Patrick Hambrick,
textures these songs with the some
funky riffs that are reminiscent of bands
like Sublime and old school Red Hot Chili
Peppers.
One of my favorite tracks on this album is
Hoppin a Train to Richmond. The song
demonstrates not only a tight rhythm
section, consisting of Fitz Harrison on
percussion and Jason Liles on bass, but
also the bands ability to sing.
Think Doobie Brothers or classic rock
bands like The Who or Kansas if you're
trying to get an idea about what I mean.
players will do? With the band Pie Boys Flat, less is
definitely more.
Some standout tracks include: Bella, 900 Ways, When
I'm Dead Write Me A Song which features some cool
Wah Wah pedal action, Calypso for Rock and Water
showcases some solid percussion work and the vocals
of Fitz Harris, and the track I Won’t Let You Go On is so
catchy that you can’t stop yourself from singing along,
“Something’s hiding in your eyes.”
For tour information, to hear sample tracks or to
purchase this album go to www.pieboysflat.com
