Greg Laswell found his path into the scene by his sheer use of singer/songwriter talents, minus the glorifying 'I-make-song-to-get-girls' attitude. We enjoy listening to a male vocalist who seems to carry some grit in his pockets, while leaving all of the colorful clutter behind.
Laswell's latest album, Three Flights From Alto Nido, marks his third solo album since 2003 and is just that; a great album without the clutter and filler we've seen from many solo artists this year. TFFAN is melodic, yet straight-forward as far as guitar-work goes. His San Diegan roots make this for an relaxing, yet upbeat addition to the music scene once again this year.
Now under Vangard Records (see also Pictures and Sound), Laswell progressed through his musicianship since he started his own label, All the Rest Records after it shortly went out of business. Along the road, Laswell progressed as not only the singer / songwriter you see, but has produced and is a recording engineer. We think you'll particularly enjoy his tracks "The One I Love", Comes and Goes (In Waves)" (featured on our 300th Post) and "I'd Be Lying".
This album has been one we've been able to make many listen throughs over the past few months, so be sure to pick it up at your local record store or on iTunes.
MP3: Greg Laswell - That It Moves (live in Seattle) (buy)
Upcoming Tour Dates:
11/5/2008 San Francisco, CA – Café Du Nord (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/8/2008 Portland, OR – Mission Theatre (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/9/2008 Seattle, WA – High Dive (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/12/2008 Denver, CO – The Walnut Room (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/14/2008 St. Louis, MO – Blueberry Hill (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/15/2008 Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/17/2008 Minneapolis, MN – 400 Bar (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/18/2008 Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/19/2008 Chicago, IL – Schubas (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/20/2008 Indianapolis, IN - Rathskeller (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
11/21/2008 Pittsburgh, PA – Club Café (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs)
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/greglaswell
Official - http://www.greglaswell.com/
Record Label - http://www.vanguardrecords.com/
***Watch Greg below as he prank calls his hotel for nearly 4 minutes!
Video: Greg Laswell Can Bench You
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