The Pines release “Sparrows In The Bell”
Source: morecowbell.net
The Pines are a Minneapolis based singer/songwriter duo comprised of David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey. Their debut on Red House Records “Sparrows In The Bell” is set to release in stores June 12th but copies will be available at their CD Release Show tonight.
“Sparrows In The Bell” features a talented rhythm section of local players JT Bates (Alpha Consumer, Fat Kid Wednesdays) on drums and Chris Morrissey (Ben Kweller, Haley Bonar, Mason Jennings) on bass. It also features the members of Spaghetti Western String Co. (Michael Rossetto, Nicholas Lemme, Ethan Sutton) on several tracks.
With help from legend/producer Bo Ramsey, The Pines pay tribute to their extensive Country and Folk heritage and write good songs that will likely appeal to all ages. The voice of youth is definitely present however.
For this reason among others it is easy to compare The Pines with Bright Eyes. It may be a sense of anxiety is felt in the lyrics. The Pines share skills similar to Conor Oberst’s story-telling ability but not quite as whiney and depressing. The orchestration reminds me of Bright Eyes or Bob Dylan circa 1975.
Don’t be surprised when The Pines become regulars on the festival circuit as well as on radio shows like our own “Prairie Home Companion.” But until then catch The Pines playing intimate shows such as this evening at The Cedar Cultural Center and next Friday June 15th at PeaveyPlaza.
