| Though in the past
writers have attempted to compare Catfish Haven to
Neil Young
or The Jayhawks, they are true originals, with a
sound all their own. With gorgeous soaring melodies, imposing vocals
by singer-songwriter George Hunter,
the rich, resonant guitar picking of
Miguel Castillo, the solid drumbeat of
Ryan Farnham,
and a spirited sense of musicianship - the August 3rd outdoor performance
by this alt-country-rock tinged jam band was one of the highlights of
Schubas' Summer on Southport festival.
Madeleine was a hard-driving
tribute of a love song, Paper Thin, with it's opening
refrain "don't lose sleep, don't lose sleep, don't lose sleep over me,"
was a howling a passionate plea, with crisp two-part harmonies and an
instantaneous hook that screams classic.
Other tunes, like Crying Shame
and more, were melodic, straightforward and passionate, revealing a band
not at all afraid to rock, and not the least
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bit unsure of its own identity --- full
of promise and talent to spare. Keep an eye on Catfish Haven -
the best is yet to come!
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