Ian Link
[tags: singer-songwriter, americana, country, blues, folk]
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Some days ago I got a curious email I first thought of as a hoax for it was written in a very taciturn way. But as things turned out I was wrong with my assumption and it was a serious submission. Ian Link, a young singer-songwriter from Detroit sent over the first three tracks (ruff cut versions) from his upcoming 6 song demo. He recorded them in a Detroit bathroom and hopes that some listeners will find them quiet enjoyable. The three tracks are bluesy with singer-songwriter and country influences – and as lo-fi as lo-fi bathroom records can be. Bathroom Ballad is a track I really enjoy and which reminds me a little bit of The Mountain Goats – but only very slightly I have to acknowledge. The other two tracks are good too, so don’t miss to check them out. I think Ian got plenty of potential to record a good first demo and I wish him luck finding some interested ears in the future. As soon as new material is available I will update you.
He once told me he is not a Beatles fan, but there is definitely an ‘ol Beatles feel to Workbench Sonata… Accident? =) This pair of ears is interested, Ian! Keep ‘em coming!
Good for you, Ian. These songs are awesome.
Funny Rene, I was thinking the same thing about the Beatles feel on on Workbench Sonata. Think its in the bass playing.
Nice
Brian,
I really like your music and am looking forward to doing the Songwriter’s Showcase with you at the White Crow in Saginaw MI. on the 10th of july at 7PM.
Have you done this gig before? It looks interesting. The hosts seem really committed to providing good music of all types. I think we’re even performing with with a Euphonium expert. Think about it. Folk mets tuba! Gotta be a song in it somewhere.
Have you contacted local newspapers, TV and radio in order to do some permoting? I’m trying to get my stuff played and plugged on them.
Let’s “Break a leg.”
Peace and Love,
Rob Charles
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dylanjamesbrock/open-mic-usa Check out the movie featuring Ian Link that is hard in the works.