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Silent Steeples

  • AMG Review of Silent Steeples

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    Erik Crawford
    All Music Guide

    The Boston-based trio Dispatch is a band in every sense of the word. Swapping instruments and sharing the vocal responsibilities give the group peerless versatility. Wicked acoustic guitars, playful bongos, and resplendent harmonies proliferate Silent Steeples. The consistency of the album is its greatest attribute, which also makes it difficult to pick one song over another as a standout track. "Hey Hey" exemplifies the band's ability to harmonize for emotional emphasis. "Flying Horses" serves as a vehicle for intricate time changes and a catchy chorus. "Elias" opens with Zimbabwean lyrics and then goes on to showcase Chad Urmston's mastery on the bongos. Dispatch has developed a loyal underground following through touring, word of mouth, and the Internet, further dispelling the need for major-label promotion to create an audience. This album will be most appreciated by those who enjoy the jam band sound when it's in the hands of skilled musicians.

Dispatch: Zimbabwe
over 2 years ago
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"On Saturday, July 14, 2007, Brad, Chad and Pete will reunite as DISPATCH for "DISPATCH: ZIMBABWE," a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. All of the money raised from ticket sales will go directly to charities that are fighting disease, famine and social injustice in Zimbabwe; a portion will be allocated to local charities that the band supports here in the States as well." w...

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Dispatch to Zimbabwe
about 1 year ago

This is stuff that legends are formed. MHD (HDTV channel of MTV) played "Dispatch from Zimbabwe" over the weekend. This 2007 show was the reunion show for Virginia Jam Band "Dispatch" and was a 3 night sold out event at "MADISON SQUARE GARDENS". This show is the peak of a live music experience and sets the bar. I have years of catching up on this band and the influence they can bring to a whole...

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Dispatch: Zimbabwe
over 2 years ago
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"On Saturday, July 14, 2007, Brad, Chad and Pete will reunite as DISPATCH for "DISPATCH: ZIMBABWE," a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. All of the money raised from ticket sales will go directly to charities that are fighting disease, famine and social injustice in Zimbabwe; a portion will be allocated to local charities that the band supports here in the States as well." w...

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