Upcoming Shows:
● October 19th 2012 - Midwestern Lull at the Red Line Tap, Chicago w/ Jeff Massey (Steepwater Band), James Weigel (Outlaw Family Band, the Mudflapps, Bad Raccoon). 5 bones, 9pm
"And the farmhouse was empty, no echoes of you... It's sure good to see you, man.
It's been a long time. Never meant to forget you. You're a friend of mine." Those
lyrics pretty much sum up vintage roots-rock outfit Midwestern Lull. The five-piece's
humble, rural Michigan beginnings started with longtime friends and musical partners
Dave Johnson (vocals, guitar) and Mark Toliusis (vocals, drums). In 2001, they added
childhood friend Nick Goodman (vocals, bass) and started writing. Soon enough, the
trio added brothers Erik Sebastian (vocals, lead guitar) and Patrick Sebastian (vocals,
organ/piano), bringing with them a blues sensibility that just worked.
Listening to "Friend of Mine" (single, fall '12 release), you'll be quick to figure
out that Midwestern Lull's influences are of a bygone era. Through gray, inward,
undeniably relatable lyrics, the pure and sincere tone of Johnson's voice conjures
an eerie combination of Jackson Browne and Neil Young. A band of vocalists, harmonies
reminiscent of groups like The Eagles and The Band echo throughout. With a rare instinct
for what's right for the song, piano and lead guitar flourishes remind us that there
is something truly special about brother musicians.
Having recently joined Chicago-based, independent label Railway Records, Midwestern
Lull has adopted the Windy City as their home base. The quintet are currently recording
at their farmhouse in Southwest Michigan.
© 2012 Midwestern Lull, All Rights Reserved. Railway Records, Chicago, IL.