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Radio Free ABQ
12+ albums
indieamericanaUSAalternativeroots rock
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Short: Radio Free ABQ blends indie rock, Americana, and desert noir. They are inspired by artists who blend genres and cross musical borders like Calexico, Alejandro Escovedo, Wilco, Los Lobos, R.E.M., and Hurray For The Riff Raff. Longer: Radio Free ABQ began in summer 2021 when drummer/songwriter/singer Dave Purcell moved to Albuquerque after three decades of leading successful bands in Cincinnati. Over 13 years and three records, the fiery Pike 27 -- driven by Purcell's songs that were equally influenced by alternative and roots music -- garnered enthusiastic reviews and radio airplay, won regional music awards, opened for national acts (Dave Alvin, Tim Easton, Chuck Prophet, Vigilantes of Love) and earned a reputation as one of the region's best live bands. Following that, Purcell founded Ghost Man On Second, an instrumental quartet that quickly gained a following while drawing on a wider range of influences than Pike 27. After settling into ABQ, Purcell drummed for other artists for a year while laying the groundwork for RFABQ. Vibes: Joe Strummer's show on the BBC World Service. Shortwave radio in the attic at midnight. A Jim Jarmusch soundtrack. Good grooves. Feels like you're somewhere between London, Kingston, New Orleans, and Memphis. A musical conversation among us and with the audience. Radio Free ABQ is: Dave Purcell - drums, songs, lead vox Tom Andes - guitar, vox Scott Brewer - bass, vox Ryan Goodhue - keyboards, vox Travis Rourk - trombone, synth, guitar
