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The Outlanders
12+ albums
post-hardcorerockalternative rockexperimentalDelaware
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There are at least 2 bands with the name The Outlanders: 1. The Outlanders was a jazz band led by Joel Schwartz. Schwartz is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Canada. As an in-demand freelance musician, Joel's recent credits include Great Lake Swimmers, Royal Wood, Patricia O’Callaghan, Joel Fafard, Kate Rogers, Andrea Koziol, Zebrina, Aviva Chernick, and many others. His original group, The Outlanders, released their debut album of instrumental music, . . . and this is how his story goes, in 2007. Cinematic, playful and deeply resonant, the quartet’s contemporary sound is steeped in the traditions of folk, rock and jazz. The thirteen tracks of …and this is how his story goes are woven with musical narratives. Each musical tale is accessible to the listener through the guitar-driven melodies, the originality of the composition, and the sincerity with which it is delivered. The musicians unite diverse musical backgrounds to form the band’s unique sound: Joel Schwartz (guitar), and Bret Higgins (bass) contribute jazz, folk and rock sensibilities, while Joanna Borromeo (keyboards) brings classical and R&B influences and drummer Josh Van Tassel experiments with electronic music. “The Outlanders play beautiful and intelligent ethereal twang. I love the way the guitar and piano interact with each other, supported with care and precision by the rhythm section. The melodies are, in every sense of the word, haunting.” Paul Quarrington, novelist, screenwriter, co
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