Milhouse
Milhouse are rapidly building a reputation as one of the most eclectic bands to break the surface in years. With such a distinct and an energetic live show, Milhouse draws on a unique combination of instruments and influences to create a sound that is unclassifiable. While listening to Milhouse you will realize and come back to the beauty and art of music. It's the evolution of Bach to The Beatles.
What do you get when you combine an electric cello, electric mandolin, acoustic guitar, a homemade drum kit consisting of conga drums, snare drums, kick drum and various percussion? You get one eclectic mix of instruments whose melodies and grooves blend into an engaging ear-pleasing musical sensation called Milhouse. - George Street Observer.
Composed of four best friends Matt Herring, Dusty Painter, Cory Jarrett, and Lonnie Root this quartet manages to intertwine the evolution of classical music to the sounds of modern music with influences of My Morning Jacket, Keller Williams, The Blues Brothers to Jason Mraz and Damien Rice. With such broad influences and instruments not consistent to the rock music genre the creative efforts of the songs and arrangements becomes an influential strength to the eclectic sound.
With such broad influences and instruments not consistent to the rock music genre the creative efforts of the songs and arrangements becomes a driving force to the eclectic sound. Milhouse has shared the stage with many acts including: Tyler Ramsey, Zach Deputy, Outformation, Zac Brown Band, NeedtoBreathe, The Blue Dogs, Moses Mayfield, Scare Crow Collection, and Barefoot Manner.
On December 7 2005, Milhouse released their highly anticipated second album, which clamoring fans sent to number two on the home charts, filling the coveted slot behind Madonna. Milhouse sold an astonishing 1400 copies at local record store Millennium Music in Charleston. In January 2008, Milhouse entered Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville NC with respected producer Danny Kadar who is well recognized for his production and engineering for acts such as My Morning Jacket, Iggy Pop, Avett Brothers, and Arizona. The goal for the six track EP entitled "a collection of rare birds" was to produce a record that will capture the live and organic chemistry of eclectic quartet. . "We didn't hire studio musicians or add to or change our sound." Herring explains. "...in the end it was me, Dusty, Cory and Lonnie; the people in this band, creating the music we love." he adds confidently," It will always be the Milhouse family."
COVERS: Allman Brothers- Revival Amy Winehouse- Rehab Beatles- Let it Be Beatles-Get Back Beatles-Ballad of John and Yoko Ben Harper- Steal My Kisses Ben Harper- Burn One Down Coldplay- In My Place Bob Marley- Stir it Up Bob Marley- Redemption Song Johnny Cash- Long Black Veil Rusted Root- Send Me On My Way Keller Williams- Best Feeling Bob Dylan- Watchtower Pink Floyd- Comfortably Numb Cake- Friend is a Four-Letter Word Dave Matthews Band- Shotgun Dave Matthews Band- Grey Street Dave Matthews Band- Dancing Nancies Dave Matthews Band- #34, #36, #40, #41 Dave Matthews Band- Ants Marching Dave Matthews Band- Warehouse Dave Matthews Band- What Would You Say Phil Collins- Against All Odds Pink Floyd- Another Brick in the Wall Police- Fields of Gold Goo Goo Dolls- Slide Guns-N-Roses- Sweet Child of Mine Jimmy Buffet- Barefoot in the Park Eric Clapton- Before You Accuse Me Elton John- Bennie and the Jets Grateful Dead- Friend of the Devil Grateful Dead- Scarlett Begonias Grateful Dead- Shakedown Street Medeski, Martin, and Wood- Ten Dollar High Medeski, Martin, and Wood- Pappy Check Talking Heads- Psycho Killer Tom Petty- Last Dance with Mary Jane Simon & Garfunkel- The Boxer Simon & Garfunkel- Only Little Boy In New York War- Low Rider Widespread Panic- Barstools and Dreamers Widespread Panic- Second Skin Widespread Panic- Driving Song Widespread Panic- May Your Glass Be Filled Violent Femmes- Blister in the Sun ORIGINALS: Better Off Monkey Song Untitled (Day Ol' Light) Chaos Radio Set This Down Angel Hollywood Crossroads On Your Way Home Bleeding Leave Doors Rain Song Lullaby Fallen We're Lost Dear Dad Kangaroo
