I just got my copy of the new Nashville mix of "A Far Cry From Freedom" by the Sons of Bill. This is probably Charlottesville's biggest local band at the moment, fronted by my high school friend James Wilson, with his brothers Abe and Sam (all three sons of Bill Wilson, hence the name) on piano/organ/banjo and guitar, respectively. I took the few guitar lessons I ever went to from Sam, he's a very talented guitarist. It's rounded out by my high school classmate Seth Green on bass and Todd Wellons on the drums.
This is really great southern rock. I know I don't have more than a few readers, so I'm not really promoting these guys, but I really can't say enough good things about them. The songwriting is superb; there aren't just one or two good songs, they're all good - musically and lyrically. I won't lie, part of me is envious that they've been able to do so successfully what I've only been able to daydream of; I wish I had half James's songwriting talent, Sam's guitar ability, or any of the brothers' vocal talents. They're really that good, as much so live as in the studio.
If you want to listen, ask me or check out the clips at sonsofbill.com. If you like it, you can support a really good group of guys by buying the album at CDBaby.
Song of the day is a toss-up between "Back to the Time", "Too Far Gone" or "Makin' it Through the Night"... the more upbeat rockers may be the crowd favorites, but the more subdued and lonely ones are right up there with me.
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My friends went to hear them at Starr Hill last night - I couldn't go because I was thesis-ing, but I really want to hear them eventually. My friend played me some of their stuff online and it's really good.
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