1776 set to release debut CD

Sample mp3: 1776 – We Are Out – mp3(via FensePost)

1776, hailing from Kelso, Washington are hosting a CD release party in conjunction with labelmates (from Beat the World Records) The Dandy Warhols’ Christmas show, December 13th, 2009 at the (Website Link) Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR. This young band has been quietly earning rapport with audiences all over the Northwest, from their hometowns in Longview and Kelso, WA to Portland/Salem, and Seattle/Tacoma. (Click ‘More’ to continue)

Serious chops bleed forth from 1776 front man Nigel Legerwood (see ‘Revolutionary Leader‘), who plays a 12 string guitar melodically spilling notes through the songs, exemplifying the bands youthful energy as they power through their set. Rounding out the group with Nigel are Mitch Ruppe (Drums), Bernard Cook (guitar/vox), and Zach Whitton (bass/vox), all blending a young rock swagger with hipster and hippie vibes. Fantastic clothes, fantastic hair, and an unassuming persona truly make 1776 a pleasure to watch, as well as listen to. Their beautiful vintage gear and talent doesn’t hurt either. I highly recommend catching one of the following shows to obtain a copy of their album:

UPCOMING SHOWS
November 20th, 2009 at The Parlour in Portland, OR
November 29th, 2009 at Rontoms in Portland, OR
December 2nd, 2009 at Dunes in Portland, OR
December 13th, 2009 at Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR (in support of The Dandy Warhols)
December 16th, 2009 at The Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR
January 2nd, 2010 at Comet Tavern in Seattle, WA

More songs can be heard at the 1776 Myspace page.
Other reviews of 1776 at:
Glorious Noise and FensePost