Reflecting on that fateful day when four incredibly individualistic forces combined their hidden powers and combusted inside a small attic, it's pretty unbelievable to see just how far they've come. Recording their first 45rpm single under the watchful eye of long time best friend / sound engineer extraordinaire, Mike Olear, inside that very attic, nobody in attendance that weekend would have ever predicted that "Tell Me What You Want," would receive national and international attention, and end up on television sets across America.
Their debut LP, 'Crimson Reflections,' followed shortly after, and in March of 2008, the group's second LP, 'Casting Shadows' was released. The departure of one of the group's founding members, drummer Scott Thomas Bolasci, was an extremely sad but understanding one. Shortly afterwards, percussionist Nick Ferrante filled the drum throne and the band set off on two tours of North America. Upon returning back from their second tour, Justin Angelo Morey heard a song called, "If It's All The Same To You Babe" by the Luther Ingram Orchestra. This particular song would serve as the catalyst for the upcoming writing sessions that would immediately follow their return home. It's nearing the end of May 2009, and as we speak, the world is anxiously awaiting the arrival of their third LP, "Softly Towards The Light," scheduled for release shortly after the album's first single, "Gloomy Monday Morning," becomes this Summer's floor filler anthem.
* Look for the "Gloomy Monday Morning" 45 out this Summer!
The Black Hollies are:
Justin Angelo Morey - Vocals, Bass, Vibraphone, Percussion
Herbert Joseph Wiley V - Guitar, vocals
Jon Gonnelli - Organ, Mellotron, Piano, Guitar
Nicholas Ferrante - Drums
Tracklisting for Softly Towards The Light:
1.) Run With Me Run
2.) Gloomy Monday Morning * listen here!
3.) When You're Not There
4.) Everything's Fine
5.) Number Ten Girl
6.) Lead Me To Your Fire
7.) Let Me Be The One
8.) Can't Stop These Tears (From Falling)
9.) How Did We Get Here
10.) Don't Be Afraid To Ask
The Black Hollies Live!
5.29.09 Brooklyn, NY The Bell House w/ La Strada, Chris Mills
5.30.09 New Haven, CT Cafe 9 w/ La Strada, Chris Mills
5.31.09 Allston, MA Obrien's Pub w/ La Strada, Chris Mills
6.1.09 Winooski, VT The Monkey House
6.2.09 La Divan Orange Montreal, Quebec
6.3.09 Toronto, Ontario TBA
6.4.09 Rochester, NY Bug Jar
6.5.09 Jersey City, NJ Groove On Grove
6.5.09 Jersey City, NJ Grand Bank Cafe (Late show)
6.6.09 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel
6.7.09 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brendas
6.8.09 Pittsburgh, PA Howlers Coyote Cafe
6.9.09 Hamtramck, MI The Painted Lady
6.11.09 Madison, WIThe Frequency
6.12.09 Minneapolis, MN Hexagon Bar
6.13.09 Saint Paul, MN Turf Club
6.15.09 Lawrence, KS Jackpot Saloon
6.16.09 Kansas City, MO Record Bar
6.17.09 St. Louis, MO The Wedge
6.18.09 Memphis, TN Hi- Tone
6.19.09 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge
6.20.09 Louisville, KY Cahoots
6.22.09 Athens, GA Caledonia Lounge
6.23.09 Atlanta, GA Earl
6.24.09 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall @ Casbah Room
6.25.09 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
6.26.09 Norfolk, VA Boot
6.27.09 Manchester, MD Farm Festival
6.28.09 Rowayton, CT Bailey Beach Stage
For more information, visit:
www.myspace.com/theblackhollies
Their debut LP, 'Crimson Reflections,' followed shortly after, and in March of 2008, the group's second LP, 'Casting Shadows' was released. The departure of one of the group's founding members, drummer Scott Thomas Bolasci, was an extremely sad but understanding one. Shortly afterwards, percussionist Nick Ferrante filled the drum throne and the band set off on two tours of North America. Upon returning back from their second tour, Justin Angelo Morey heard a song called, "If It's All The Same To You Babe" by the Luther Ingram Orchestra. This particular song would serve as the catalyst for the upcoming writing sessions that would immediately follow their return home. It's nearing the end of May 2009, and as we speak, the world is anxiously awaiting the arrival of their third LP, "Softly Towards The Light," scheduled for release shortly after the album's first single, "Gloomy Monday Morning," becomes this Summer's floor filler anthem.
* Look for the "Gloomy Monday Morning" 45 out this Summer!
The Black Hollies are:
Justin Angelo Morey - Vocals, Bass, Vibraphone, Percussion
Herbert Joseph Wiley V - Guitar, vocals
Jon Gonnelli - Organ, Mellotron, Piano, Guitar
Nicholas Ferrante - Drums
Tracklisting for Softly Towards The Light:
1.) Run With Me Run
2.) Gloomy Monday Morning * listen here!
3.) When You're Not There
4.) Everything's Fine
5.) Number Ten Girl
6.) Lead Me To Your Fire
7.) Let Me Be The One
8.) Can't Stop These Tears (From Falling)
9.) How Did We Get Here
10.) Don't Be Afraid To Ask
The Black Hollies Live!
5.29.09 Brooklyn, NY The Bell House w/ La Strada, Chris Mills
5.30.09 New Haven, CT Cafe 9 w/ La Strada, Chris Mills
5.31.09 Allston, MA Obrien's Pub w/ La Strada, Chris Mills
6.1.09 Winooski, VT The Monkey House
6.2.09 La Divan Orange Montreal, Quebec
6.3.09 Toronto, Ontario TBA
6.4.09 Rochester, NY Bug Jar
6.5.09 Jersey City, NJ Groove On Grove
6.5.09 Jersey City, NJ Grand Bank Cafe (Late show)
6.6.09 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel
6.7.09 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brendas
6.8.09 Pittsburgh, PA Howlers Coyote Cafe
6.9.09 Hamtramck, MI The Painted Lady
6.11.09 Madison, WIThe Frequency
6.12.09 Minneapolis, MN Hexagon Bar
6.13.09 Saint Paul, MN Turf Club
6.15.09 Lawrence, KS Jackpot Saloon
6.16.09 Kansas City, MO Record Bar
6.17.09 St. Louis, MO The Wedge
6.18.09 Memphis, TN Hi- Tone
6.19.09 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge
6.20.09 Louisville, KY Cahoots
6.22.09 Athens, GA Caledonia Lounge
6.23.09 Atlanta, GA Earl
6.24.09 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall @ Casbah Room
6.25.09 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
6.26.09 Norfolk, VA Boot
6.27.09 Manchester, MD Farm Festival
6.28.09 Rowayton, CT Bailey Beach Stage
Their sound, a mash up of British Invasion blues, guitar heroics and psychedelia that would bring a smile to Brian Jones' face. - Rolling Stone
The best band currently making the rounds in NYC - The L Magazine
www.myspace.com/theblackhollies
