Greg Laswell finds himself released from heartache with Three Flights From Alto Nido, his sophomore full-length album on Vanguard Records, released July 8th.
In 2006, Laswell’s Through Toledo was an intimate account of a devastating experience in his life. How The Day Sounds, a six song EP released earlier this year, served as a bridge toward self-realization while vividly capturing the sense of healing and moving on. Three Flights From Alto Nido resonates with a grand, therapeutic soundscape gained from renewal and letting go of loss.
With his elegantly expressive piano technique and feathery acoustic guitar work, Greg has drawn comparisons to such reputable songsmiths as Jeff Buckley, Coldplay, Ron Sexsmith and Radiohead. His intense lyrics and sweeping melodies amplify to create an eloquent sound that matches his hypnotic and haunting tenor.
Band Members
Greg and Brandon Walters most of the time... but sometimes: West Coast Band: Pete McNeal- drums Zak Schafer- bass East Coast Band: Matt Johnson- drums Tim Edgar- bass
Influences
mr. goedhartthe beatlesdan nelsondean nelsondoug harrisongregory pagemy newest instrumentmr. mintzbeckthe pixiesgood moviesshep proudfoothard timesgood timesearly timesjoelhardwood floorsholidaysdandy warholsandrew heinelong drivesnew yorklate-night porch talks
Website
www.myspace.com/greglaswell
