Futurebirds
{{Short description|US musical group}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Athens, Georgia, U.S.
| genre = Rock And Roll
| years_active = 2008–present
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| website = {{URL|http://www.futurebirdsmusic.com/}}
| current_members = Thomas Johnson
Spencer Thomas
Carter King
Brannen Miles
Daniel Womack
Tom Myers
Kiffy Myers
| past_members = Payton Bradford
Dennis Love
Johnny Lundock
Jeff Wilson
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Futurebirds are an American Rock and Roll band formed in 2008 from Athens, Georgia, United States.Leahey, Andrew "[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/futurebirds-p2173456/biography Futurebirds Biography]", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-05 Their first album, Hampton's Lullaby, was released via the Aquarium Drunkard imprint, Autumn Tone Records, on July 27, 2010. Their self titled EP was re-released in February 2011 and their second EP, Via Flamina, was released in April 2011.
Overview
Futurebirds are known for their energetic performances.Hyden, Steven (2010) "[https://web.archive.org/web/20100817144925/http://www.avclub.com/articles/futurebirds-hamptons-lullaby,43947/ Hampton’s Lullaby]", The A.V. Club, August 10, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05Maine, David (2010) "[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/130464-futurebirds-hamptons-lullaby Futurebirds: Hampton's Lullaby]", PopMatters, September 14, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05O'Rear, Caine (2011) "[https://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/06/school-of-athens-an-interview-with-futurebirds/ School Of Athens: An Interview With Futurebirds]", American Songwriter, June 22, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
The band has often shared the stage with Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Dead Confederate,"[http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2010/09/08/road-report-dead-confederate-head-west-with-futurebirds/ Road Report: Dead Confederate Head West With Futurebirds] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914055603/http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2010/09/08/road-report-dead-confederate-head-west-with-futurebirds/ |date=2010-09-14 }}", Spinnermusic.co.uk, September 8, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05 The Whigs, Blitzen Trapper and Jonny Corndawg.
During summer 2011 the group toured with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on the Bonnaroo Buzz Tour and performed twice during the Bonnaroo festival.Sherfey, James (2011) "[http://onlineathens.com/stories/062311/mar_847828387.shtml Q&A with Futurebirds]", onlineathens.com, June 23, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05Madison, Tjames (2011) "[http://www.soundspike.com/news/article/2260-futurebirds_news/ Q&A: Carter King of Futurebirds] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110603020717/http://www.soundspike.com/news/article/2260-futurebirds_news/ |date=2011-06-03 }}", soundspike.com, June 1, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
Discography
= Studio albums =
- Hampton's Lullaby (2010), Autumn Tone
- Baba Yaga (2013), Fat Possum
- Hotel Parties (2015), Easy Sound
- Teamwork (2020), VL4L Records{{Cite web |last=Woodward |first=Garret K. |date=2020-01-27 |title=Psychedelia and Twang: Futurebirds Expand Country-Rock on New Album 'Teamwork' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/futurebirds-new-album-tour-dates-943182/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
- Easy Company (2024), Dualtone Music Group{{Cite web |last=Tilley |first=Sam |title=Indie Rock Band FUTUREBIRDS To Release New Album, "Easy Company" |url=https://www.tetongravity.com/story/Culture/indie-rock-band-futurebirdss-to-release-new-album-easy-company |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=www.tetongravity.com |language=en-US}}
= Live albums =
- Seney-Stovall (2012)
- Thanks Y'all (2023)
= EPs =
- Futurebirds (2009), Self released - reissued (2011), Autumn Tone
- Via Flamina (2011), Autumn Tone
- Baba Java (2014), VL4L Records
- Portico I (2016), Easy Sound {{Cite web|url=https://www.redlightmanagement.com/futurebirds-will-release-portico-november-4-companion-portico-ii-follow-early-2017/|title=Futurebirds will release Portico I on November 4, with companion Portico II to follow in early 2017 • Red Light Management|date=November 2, 2016|website=Redlightmanagement.com}}
- Portico II (2017), Easy Sound {{Cite web|url=https://relix.com/reviews/detail/futurebirds_portico_ii/|title=Futurebirds: Portico II|date=November 30, 2017|website=Relix.com}} Re-released as Portico, a full-length compilation with Portico I in 2018 on VL/4L Records.
- Bloomin' (2021), featuring Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket
- Bloomin' Too (2022), featuring Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket
- Ghoulin' Around (Available only Oct 19th - Oct 31st 2022) Halloween Bandcamp-only release, with plans of re-release next halloween
= Split/Single =
- 'Painted Tears' (2015), A-side split single. B-side 'Too Little, Too Late' by T. Hardy Morris. Record Store Day release
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.futurebirdsmusic.com/}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110521003351/http://autumntone.com/node/29 autumntone.com]
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/futurebirds-new-album-tour-dates-943182/
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Category:Indie rock musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state)