Chicago native David Vandervelde obviously likes doing things his way -- why else would he play almost every single instrument heard on his full-length debut, 2007's The Moonstation House Band? While whirring electronics play a significant role in the proceedings, Vandervelde's Marc Bolan-esque vocals add an interesting spin on the whole one-man-band angle. A modern day T. Rex would be a fitting description overall, especially on the album-opening rocker, "Nothin' No," as well as the spacey ballad, "Feet of a Liar" (which sounds straight off of Tanx). Elsewhere, "Jacket" shows that Vandervelde has a pop sweet tooth, while he puts on his oogie woogie shoes for "Wisdom from a Tree." Marc Bolan reincarnated? It comes pretty darn close on The Moonstation House Band.
vandervelde's record has some great vintage sounds reminiscent of t-rex, bowie, the moody blues and george harrisoni was definitely interested in seeing how that all translated live, especially the tunes like "murder in michigan" that have lush string arrangementsand vandervelde went in the absolute opposite direction with a super stripped down approachthe classic rock power trio is indeed aliv...
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Monday April 16th 2007, David Vandervelde performed at the basement to a underwhelming but enthusiastic crowd of listeners. Probaly Due to the fact that the concert was on a monday night the crowd was less then stellar, but David and his band didnt fail to dissapoint. We got there a little late and the band still hadnt arrived at the venue. A amazing local band who shall remain nameless(since I...
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David Vandervelde sound like a cross between Ween and Marc Bolan from T-Rex...at least to this untrained ear. I just love this CD....popped it back in for the first time in a long time, as I see he is coming to town in a couple of weeks, and my love for it came rushing back to me!
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This is the new video for 'Jacket' by David Vandervelde who gives us some Ziggy-era Bowie rock minus the glam. This guy wears his 70s rock influences on his sleeve. Bowie, T-rex, ELO, you can hear it all in his music and with his new album 'The Moonstation House Band' he has really done his homework. Its a solid album and is already a contender for album of the year. Beleive the Hype on this one!
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David Vandervelde sound like a cross between Ween and Marc Bolan from T-Rex...at least to this untrained ear. I just love this CD....popped it back in for the first time in a long time, as I see he is coming to town in a couple of weeks, and my love for it came rushing back to me!
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its been a cloudy couple of months on mog. weve lost some great moggers, but now an elite in his prime climbs the stairway. honestly, i cant say i knew him as well as you all did, but i really wish i could. so i guess i can only suggest one thing in times of mourning. one... song. this song.
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vandervelde's record has some great vintage sounds reminiscent of t-rex, bowie, the moody blues and george harrisoni was definitely interested in seeing how that all translated live, especially the tunes like "murder in michigan" that have lush string arrangementsand vandervelde went in the absolute opposite direction with a super stripped down approachthe classic rock power trio is indeed aliv...
More >
This is the new video for 'Jacket' by David Vandervelde who gives us some Ziggy-era Bowie rock minus the glam. This guy wears his 70s rock influences on his sleeve. Bowie, T-rex, ELO, you can hear it all in his music and with his new album 'The Moonstation House Band' he has really done his homework. Its a solid album and is already a contender for album of the year. Beleive the Hype on this one!
More >
Monday April 16th 2007, David Vandervelde performed at the basement to a underwhelming but enthusiastic crowd of listeners. Probaly Due to the fact that the concert was on a monday night the crowd was less then stellar, but David and his band didnt fail to dissapoint. We got there a little late and the band still hadnt arrived at the venue. A amazing local band who shall remain nameless(since I...
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 Nothin' No |
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| 2 Jacket |
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| 3 Feet of a Liar |
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| 4 Corduroy Blues |
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| 5 Wisdom from a Tree |
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| 6 Can't See Your Face No More |
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| 7 Murder in Michigan |
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| 8 Moonlight Instrumental |
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