Excellent find for Not Lamers. There are two classic, excellent releases by
Red Guitar which we`re going offer at the same time as we`re too excited to
break `em apart as they arrived on the same day. Both are must-haves for a
lot of Not Lame folks. Just listen to the soundbites below. Fans of The
Pernice Brothers, Del Amitri, The Connells, Michael Carpenter, World Party,
Ice Cream Hands, classic Tom Petty and The Jayhawks. Sunny, bright,
knee-throbbing harmonies and multi-layered guitars rising above all the pop
sheen and glory. Every single song on both records are the type of great
melodic song that would sound good on any radio from the pop-loving geek,
soccer mom, indie-alt guy working at the local record store. On Beauty
Will Save The World" " Red Guitar has expanded their sound along with their
membership to bring a very rich disc to us. Think of their sound in terms of
the melodic parts of Wilco, like Summerteeth. Then add in just a little U2
or Coldplay vibe with strong songcraft and you begin to see the appeal of
Beauty Will Save the World. The bands founders, singer-songwriters John
McKenna and Nick Nave, have worked together since their early KU days making
music in various ways. It is apparent that they have really hit upon a good
mix with this lineup and these songs. The album is inviting and full of
catchy hook filled American roots rockers that should play very well here in
their Midwest stomping ground.
They also can play the atmospheric
alt-rock. The last two tracks Ribbon and Place In the Sun are stunningly
good, soaring songs that leave you wanting more more more. Spread the Red!"-Mule News. On "Based On A Blue Story: "A charmingly simple
Midwestern guitar-rock band that does all the little things right. Venturing
into Tom Petty-esque Americana might spell disaster or blandness for less
capable bands, but Red Guitar pull it off with gritty songwriting
sensibilities, spotless harmonies and exacting arrangements. The group`s two
singer/songwriters (John McKenna and Nick Nave) are virtually
indistinguishable, using their gentle voices to harmonize and carry the
melodies. The album drags a bit through the midpoint, but perks back up with
the banjo-driven "Better Way to Move On" and the outstanding "California," a
Petty-esque ballad with a killer acoustic guitar hook. "Aurora" closes the
album on a high note, with delicate piano and an uplifting chorus. Red
Guitar is the sort of band you might happen upon at a festival and actually
put your chili dog down to listen to. They won`t be winning any hipster
points for originality, but they`re certainly endearing enough to soften
even the most jaded of listeners."-Lawrence.com. " Jangle rock peaked
about two decades ago, but Based on a Blue Story is a nice reminder of why
people liked it so much the first, second and third time around. This Kansas
City five-piece is centered on the harmony vocals of songwriters John
McKenna and Nick Nave, who channeled the dusty, sweet harmonies of the
Jayhawks and the `60s yearning of the Connells into a comfortable and
comforting sound of their own. The band`s nondescript name comes from the
mysterious song "Inarticulate Blue" (Heart like a red guitar/A red candle
dreaming), and though not particularly marquee friendly, the tag does the
band justice. Red Guitar isn`t afraid to sound mournfully pretty on
"Rosemary" (the kind of song everyone wishes Ryan Adams would slow down and
write) or the banjo-filled "Better Way to Move On." Its melancholy has
enough depth to move into new territory opened up in the `80s, during the
first "rediscovery" of Gram Parsons."-Pitch.com.
On "Baded On A Blue Story: "A charmingly simple
Midwestern guitar-rock band that does all the little things right. Venturing
into Tom Petty-esque Americana might spell disaster or blandness for less
capable bands, but Red Guitar pull it off with gritty songwriting
sensibilities, spotless harmonies and exacting arrangements. The group`s two
singer/songwriters (John McKenna and Nick Nave) are virtually
indistinguishable, using their gentle voices to harmonize and carry the
melodies. The album drags a bit through the midpoint, but perks back up with
the banjo-driven "Better Way to Move On" and the outstanding "California," a
Petty-esque ballad with a killer acoustic guitar hook. "Aurora" closes the
album on a high note, with delicate piano and an uplifting chorus. Red
Guitar is the sort of band you might happen upon at a festival and actually
put your chili dog down to listen to. They won`t be winning any hipster
points for originality, but they`re certainly endearing enough to soften
even the most jaded of listeners."-Lawrence.com. " Jangle rock peaked
about two decades ago, but Based on a Blue Story is a nice reminder of why
people liked it so much the first, second and third time around. This Kansas
City five-piece is centered on the harmony vocals of songwriters John
McKenna and Nick Nave, who channeled the dusty, sweet harmonies of the
Jayhawks and the `60s yearning of the Connells into a comfortable and
comforting sound of their own. The band`s nondescript name comes from the
mysterious song "Inarticulate Blue" (Heart like a red guitar/A red candle
dreaming), and though not particularly marquee friendly, the tag does the
band justice. Red Guitar isn`t afraid to sound mournfully pretty on
"Rosemary" (the kind of song everyone wishes Ryan Adams would slow down and
write) or the banjo-filled "Better Way to Move On." Its melancholy has
enough depth to move into new territory opened up in the `80s, during the
first "rediscovery" of Gram Parsons."-Pitch.com. Both albums solid "Grade A"
all the way through! Don`s miss Red Guitar!
 Did You Punch Me - mp3
Manzanita - mp3
V Day - mp3
Beauty Will Save The World - mp3
Place In The Sun - mp3
Ribbon - mp3 | 
