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What is it about this band that's created a buzz? Is it the dynamic and sweat drenched live shows that appeal to both men and women in the scene? Or is it the energetic rock/soul vibe pumping from the amps? No matter what the reason, your love of music will be rekindled by the exciting sights and sounds of The Bloody Tears. The Pharoahs of Nouveau Soul!
Veteran musicians and friends for long enough to keep each other in check, the BT's members have won Austin Chronicle Music Awards, played overseas, recorded extensively for independent music labels, and toured throughout the U.S. of A. They combine two guitars, bass, organ, drums, harp and ass-shakin' vocals in just the right way. It's danceable rock with big r&b back beats and harmonies. Think of the classic soul hooks of Arthur Alexander, Betty Wright, and James Carr played with the intensity of the early Attractions or other proto-punk bands. The Bloody Tears bring you the great R & B sounds of the late '60s and early '70s... but by way of a garage party in Austin.
The Bloody Tears' first recording, a 4-song, self-titled EP recorded at Sweatbox records and released in January of 2003 has sold out. The music zine Carbon 14 included a Bloody Tears cut on a Texas Rock compilation (Issue #23), and the LA-based zine Garage and Beat covered the band in Issue #9 in Fall 2003.
Their first full-length CD "Downhanded" was produced by garage-rock guru Jim Diamond and was released in the spring of 2005 by Licorice Tree Records to much critical praise. The record also received regular radio play on independent and college stations across the country, finding an audience outside of Austin.
The band just released a four song Internet-only release on Licorice Tree Records. Available July 2008 at www.licoricetree.com. They followed it up with their first music video for "Greenville Girl" released in fall of 2008. Both the new recording and the video are receiving airplay currently on KOOP, KUT and METV in Austin
After a long hiatus following medical problems, the band re-formed in early 2009 with new members.
The Bloody Tears are proud to be at the forefront of moving modern music in a new direction. It's a sound you've been missing for a long time. A sound for which you are hungry. Get it with Nouveau Soul