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The Casting Couch
12+ albums
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The Casting Couch combines the creative instrumentation of Athens with the strong songwriting tradition of Austin, Texas. Led by ex-Athenian songwriter and singer Wendy Mitchell, The Casting Couch was formed in Austin when Mitchell hooked up with fellow former-Athenian multi-instrumentalist Lynn Boland. In 2004, Boland and Mitchell recorded a five song EP, aptly titled "5 Songs", with help from Athens and Austin friends. 5 Songs was released on Boland’s own then-fledgling label, I Eat Records, and received critical acclaim from national and international press. The Casting Couch released its first full-length, "Row Your Boat", in December of 2005, and it featured an Austin-based line-up of Julie Stiles, John Hooker and Matt Strmiska. Row Your Boat continues to receive praise from publications such as Americana UK, The Austin Chronicle, Songs Illinois and others. Since the release of Row Your Boat, Boland left the band to devote more time to I Eat Records, which released six albums in the month of December alone. Boland’s role has been taken over by Austin-based songwriter and singer Bryan Crowell (Fluffers Union). Crowell adds his unique style to the mix as he joins bassist Julie Stiles in creating ever more intricate background vocal harmonies. Crowell takes over the accordion, trumpet and keyboard duties, as well. The band draws from a variety of musical sources... Mitchell and Crowell have both done their fair share of country music songwriting in addition to their indie r
