First/Last-Futurebirds

 Photo courtesy Jason Thrasher

Futurebirds

Brillobox

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Larryville

"Hailing from the bohemian college town of Athens, Georgia, Futurebirds play laid-back country-rock with an atmospheric, psychedelic twist. The group began turning heads with the release of a self-titled EP, whose backwoods harmonies and pedal steel riffs helped earn a contract with Autumn Tone Records. With the label’s help, Futurebirds booked time at Chase Park Transduction — one of Athens’ most renowned studios, with a client list that includes R.E.M., Drive-By Truckers, and Jason Isbell — and recorded Hampton’s Lullaby. The debut album was released in August 2010, and the group issued a follow-up EP, Via Flamina, while touring in support of both releases."

The band plays Pittsburgh tomorrow night at Brillo on a bill with The Henry Clay People and Kid Durango. My thanks to Guitarist/Vocalist Carter King for taking some time to participate in this edition of First/Last.

The first album you ever bought?
Green Day, “Dookie “.

Your last album bought?
Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, “The Lonely Bull”.

Favorite album of all time?
Grateful Dead, “Europe '72”.

Least favorite/most disappointing album?
“Sand Jobs” because it never came out.

First concert attended?
Widespread Panic on12/30/1999 (6th grade).

Last concert?
Tia Madre at Caledonia Lounge.

Favorite concert ever?
Tia Madre at Caledonia Lounge.

Least favorite concert?
Anjeco at the  Georgia Theatre.

 Any thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh? There are some really sweet fountains in Pittsburgh. 

Thanks, Carter. Pittsburgh and fountains? Rivers maybe but fountains?