a m e r i c a n r o o t s m u s i c • t r a d i t i o n a l c o u n t r y • b l u e s • f o l k • a m e r i c a n a m u s i c • a m e r i c a n r o o t s
m u s i c • t r a d i t i o n a l c o u n t r y • b l u e s • f o l k • a m e r i c a n a m u s i c • a m e r i c a n r o o t s m u s i c • t r a d i t i o n
 |
Keeve Brine As a veteran of the Baltimore music scene with such bands as Spindrift, Kepler and The Imagineables, Keeve Brine has accomplished a great deal over the past four years. Now with the release of his first solo effort, Gypsy Think Box, Brine is ready to follow in the footsteps of his father, the nationally-acclaimed singer / songwriter Mark Brine, and pursue a musical path of his own. |
|
A true renaissance man and an example of how independent artists can use new technologies to thrive in an ever-changing medium, Brine wrote, performed, recorded and produced all of the songs on Gypsy Think Box and the results speak for themselves. The 11 tracks on the album reflect both Brine’s background in rock music and his father’s gift for writing and composing memorable songs. From the neo folk of “Santa Ana” that brings to mind the acoustic pop sounds of 70s bands like America to the decidedly more modern feel of “Up in the Air” which instantly conjures up thoughts of Pavement, this album contains a breadth of sounds and styles that is not commonly found on debut outings, thus making Gypsy Think Box all the more impressive. Another highlight from this album is the dynamic “Silent Film” which is paced by a steady and looping piano, drum and guitar rhythm before it rises and falls with waves of subdued distortion in the chorus – a truly lovely modern pop composition. Not one to sit back and enjoy the acclaim he earned with his debut album, Brine has already recorded his followup effort and will be releasing Pacific in January 2007. You always read about artists going through a “sophomore slump” with the release of their second albums, but with all of the developing talents and skill he possesses, my money is on Keeve Brine. |
|
"Since migrating from Cambridge,
Mass to Nashville some three decades ago, Mark Brine has carved out a strong
reputation as an uncompromising traditionalist on the country music scene which
has made him one of the elder statesmen of Americana."
-- Shaun Dale, Cosmik Debris Magazine
"I could listen to him sing all night long – he does a good job that boy does." -- Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree "A fine young man who I think has a great future." -- Hank Snow, Grand Ole Opry "Brine could easily have been added to the cast of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou' without raising an eyebrow. He belongs to that group of artists whose individuality and quirkiness consign them to the periphery of what's commercially viable. But God bless him for not just being another cog in the musical wheel." -- James McSweeney, Flyin Shoes |
 |
|
"Brine has made a long career of flying under the
folk/country radar for a long time and has picked up a bunch of awards and recognition just the same. A real Americana act, Brine fuses elements of all the stuff we've been listening to for years that you really can't compare to anything else that’s sure to really draw you under it's spell." -- Chris Spector, Midwest Record Recap "I think Mark Brine must be Americana's
best kept secret. A singer/songwriter for over thirty years, friend of the late and legendary
pioneer fiddlin' Sid Harkreader, Brine writes wonderful story songs about ordinary people and
ordinary places. To tell these stories, Mark has a voice that is as comfortable as a favourite
coat." -- Pete Smith,
Country Music Round Up "His career has pursued the path of a truly independent artist - someone who follows his soul and does things his own way – his ability to write and produce has made his name synonymous with quality." -- Doug Floyd, AltCountryTab.com "I think what makes Mark Brine such a gifted songwriter/storyteller is the fact that he seems to be such an obvious fan of many genres of music. He's someone who is like a sponge when it comes to reintegrating influences into his own work." -- Gail Worley, Ink 19 ©2006 Mark Brine Music. All rights reserved. |
