The Greyhounds

2271 S. Vasco,Livermore CA 94550

03 June, 2022

Description

Songwriting duo from Austin Texas, noted for their work with Tedeschi Trucks Band, and a unique sound mixing R&B, soul, Bakersfield Country 21+ Doors at 6PM. Main act starts at 8pm. The Greyhounds are a songwriting duo from Austin Texas, noted for their work with Tedeschi Trucks band, and a unique sound mixing R&B, soul, and Bakersfield Country. Producer Steve Berlin, who they collaborated with on their new album “Primates,” raves, "There's a very short list of bands who can combine intelligence, virtuosity, respect for tradition, and a sense of humor with incredible vocals and socially conscious songwriting. In my opinion, it's actually a list of one: the Greyhounds!" See them live at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, an award-winning, new tasting room and venue located on Vasco Road in the heart of Livermore's wine, spirits and brewery district. Almost Famous Wine makes fifteen wines in diverse styles, and earned 26 top industry awards since our debut last year. Almost Famous Wine Lounge is currently requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof, or lab results of a negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 48 hours prior to entry. Wearing a mask is not required, but encouraged for the safety of oneself and others. There is a two drink minimum per guest. Reserved table seating is available for purchase at this show. Non reserved seating is otherwise available first come, first served. Outside food is welcome, but please bus your table of any food items when you are finished. Only Almost Famous wines can be consumed on premise, but with a menu of 15 wines in diverse styles, there's something for everyone. ABOUT THE BAND Rising out of the Austin, Texas music scene, the Greyhounds, a duo comprising guitarist Andrew Trube and keyboardist Anthony Farrell, feature a unique sound that mixes R&B, soul, funk, and the Bakersfield country of Buck Owens into a style that has been described as "Hall & Oates meets ZZ Top," and the duo's exciting live shows have earned them a large and loyal fan following. The pair met in the late '90s, and immediately began writing and playing together, placing tunes with artists like Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks while building up a songwriting catalog and gathering new fans with each show. The Greyhounds signed a three-album deal with a reconstituted Ardent Records (by this point officially called Ardent Music) and released Accumulator early in 2014. Two years later, the group released Change of Pace, a record that emphasized their soulful side. - by Steve Leggett on AllMusic.com ABOUT THEIR NEW ALBUM At the dawning of a new decade, Austin band Greyhounds (the duo of Andrew Trube and Anthony Farrell) are set to release their new album Primates, marking the 20th year of their brotherhood. Primates is a dialect of the human soul - a musical language that reaches across all borders, beyond all differences - to address personal relationships, class struggles, culture wars, and the disconnectedness of modern living. Trube and Farrell conjure vibrations of those who have come before, while remaining aware and inspired of what the future will bring. Primates is also the first Greyhounds record to use an outside producer, and to be tracked at their new East Austin studio Bud's Recording Services. "We've always produced our own records," says vocalist/keyboardist Anthony Farrell. "But we knew we needed to stretch our sound on this record to reflect the scope of what we are trying to say. We brought in producer/multi-instrumentalist Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Flesh Eaters, Deer Tick). We've known Steve for a long time, but it can be difficult to let go of your control in creative endevors. However, our immense respect for him as a musician, as well as a human-being, made it easy to trust him. He opened up a lot of musical doors that we didn't know existed. Plus he gave us a thorough education in Mezcal!" For his part, Berlin returned the appreciation: "There's a very short list of bands who can combine intelligence, virtuosity, respect for tradition, and a sense of humor with incredible vocals and socially conscious songwriting. In my opinion, it's actually a list of one: the Greyhounds!" ​Primates comes out worldwide on July 10 on award-winning Austin record label Nine Mile Records. The first single - "Tune In" - is out now. The band will be touring the U.S. extensively in Fall 2020, and will return to Europe in Spring 2021. "Greyhounds make music real music, the right way, for all the right reasons." - Derek Trucks "(Their music) is somewhere between a heartfelt hymn and the dirtiest jank you've ever heard." - JJ Grey