To all of my friends here at DU: Can you please listen to my band's music?

[pepperbear]

I'm one of the many resident musicians here at DU. I am always involved with several different projects because I wouldn't know what I would do if I couldn't create.

However, what I find frustrating is that most people, and that sometimes includes me, just don't always want to take the time or energy to listen to or purchase someone's independent music. That's a shame, because buying from a small,locally-owned, business helps to maintain the true backbone of our economy (as we're told, even though they thwart it at every turn), the Mom&Pop Main Street Shoppe.

My band is one of those small businesses, and we're just trying to eke out our expenses like everyone else. Just think of the number of indie record labels, both regional and international, that have slowly been eaten alive by the final 4 companies that own all the music in the free world.

I recorded, played drums and piano, sang background, and produced the record myself in mine and my colleague's modest home studios. We put in a lot of hours, and we're very proud of the resulting record.

I am here to humbly ask, nay beg, my fellow DU'ers to please give a listen, some feedback, a "like," a "share," and maybe even a K&R, to my band Kicking Thomas and our debut CD.

Our 5 song EP is available to stream for free in its entirety here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/kickingthomas

And I would be remiss if I didn't mention that it was for sale here:

http://www.cdbaby.com/kickingthomas

Please give this great power pop/rock-inspired record a chance. It's pretty cool music. If you like what you hear, please consider purchasing a copy which will help a small locally owned business, continue to grow and create.

Of course, if you don't like our music, you can tell us that too, but please be nice. :)

Thanks, DU, for supporting independent music and small businesses!

[Laluchacontinua]

1. I like it. Your harmonies remind me of a particular group's, but I can't bring it to mind.

Unemployed so I can't buy, won't do Facebook so I can't "like", but I will kick & rec your thread.

[Capitalocracy]

2. Kind of like a mix between Blind Melon and Tenacious D

(my impression after about 10 seconds)

[pepperbear]

4. I'd like to think we have that "Tenacious D" sense of humor.

:hi:

thanks for listening!

[pepperbear]

3. thanks so much for listening!

:hi:

[pepperbear]

5. and thanks for the K&R.

[mmonk]

6. I'll check it out.

Also, I'll give notice to my son who plays guitar to check it as well.

[pepperbear]

9. thanks very much!

:toast:

[xchrom]

7. recommend

[pepperbear]

8. thanks very much for the rec.

I certainly appreciate it.

:toast:

[xchrom]

10. oh sure.

:toast:

[druidity33]

11. K&R for exposure.

Best of luck!

[pepperbear]

14. thanks for the k&r!

:hi:

[madokie]

12. Sounds good to me

ETA: Rec'd

[pepperbear]

13. thanks for listening!

:)

[Scuba]

15. Baitfish.

[kentuck]

16. Bookmarked!

Will check it out later.

[pepperbear]

17. thanks so much!

:hi:

[MrSlayer]

18. I would post my band but I'd probably get TS'd.

While not my preferred musical style, I think you guys sound great. Nice production work.

[pepperbear]

19. Thanks! Hey, might there be a link to your band's music?

I'd like to hear it.

[graywarrior]

20. Kinda sounds like CS&N

Nice harmonies.

[pepperbear]

22. thanks! that's indeed a compliment.

[originalpckelly]

25. Yep.

Thought came to my mind too.

I love when people post their music...and it doesn't suck. Good work folks! :P

[Hassin Bin Sober]

21. kr for tomorrow listening.

[pepperbear]

23. thanks for checking it out!

[Hassin Bin Sober]

24. I like. Do you guys have a website?

[pepperbear]

26. we're working on that now.

thanks again!

[Hotler]

27. kicking n/t

[pepperbear]

30. Cheers!

:toast:

[Generic Other]

28. Kick it!

Great sounds!

[pepperbear]

29. thanks so much for listening!

:toast:

[Blue_In_AK]

31. Pepperbear, you are very good.

I listened when you posted before, and I still intend to download this. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. Keep up the good work.


edit. Is this a different one than the "Parable" that you posted before? I don't have time to listen to these links now because I'm heading out to Occupy Anchorage shortly.

[pepperbear]

32. thanks so much!