Indie Intro: 5 Things You Need to Know About J. Roddy Walston & the Business

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Indie Intro: 5 Things You Need to Know About J. Roddy Walston & the Business

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Their Sound Can Be Traced to Ferris Bueller, a Cool Grandma...and Van Halen.

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Roddy is originally from Cleveland, Tennesee.Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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They've Got the Rowdiest Live Show in the Biz

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After moving to Baltimore, Walston hooked up with Gordon and Colmus, touring constantly and developing the tightest loose-sounding rock outfit around.

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The Album Is as Good as the Live Show

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Thealbum was recorded in L.A. using analog tape machines.

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But It Hasn't All Been Fun

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Despite its rollicking tunes the album's lyrics have darker tones, touching on disillusionment and loss.

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Still, JRW&TB Are for the Kids!

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In June, JRW&TB played 25 impromptu concerts throughout New York as part of a public art project called "Play Me, I'm Yours" that featured pianos for the public to play at landmarks across NYC.means

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