Joel RL Phelps & The Downer Trio

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Joel RL Phelps & The Downer Trio (members of Silkworm Earth SunnO))) Dama/Libra Zebra Hunt

Joel RL Phelps The Downer Trio are on their debut UK/European Tour this September. This is a super group
with members from such celebrated acts as Silkworm, EARTH, SunnO))), Dama/Libra, Zebra Hunt and Treasure State formed in 1994 after joel left Silkworm. the band released 4 albums and 2 eps, toured with Damon & Naomi and Mark Eitzel then Joel dropped out of the music world for 9 years due to alcoholism and related issues, only to resurface with the critically acclaimed GALA album, a work that IS recovery rather than just ABOUT recovery. Joel also just completed the debut Dama/Libra album and tour in the states and Bill just toured with EARTH who have a new album out and Robert has been playing out with Zebra Hunt who have a new record too.

This fine in depth article in The A.V Club on Joel RL Phelps-describes him as "indie rock's best-kept secret"
http://www.avclub.com/article/joel-rl-phelps-indie-rocks-best-kept-secret-207821

Noisey interview w/ Joel
http://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/blog/joel-rl-phelps-on-overcoming-addiction-and-new-album-interview

“a very welcome return” Gideon Coe BBC 6Music

“I want a way to break that Nashville sound,” Phelps sings on Gala’s lead off track, and though he can’t break that mold for everyone, there’s no danger of the Downer Trio lazily aping an aesthetic. Phelps’s fuzzy guitar is more gristly than meaty on this loud/quiet/loud track, and his voice is as oddly endearing as ever, resembling Stephen Malkmus or Jeff Mangum in the way he goes from a seemingly disengaged baritone to a cracked, spine-tingling yelp. “Put some shoulder in it, boys,” he implores, and the band complies.” Joel Oliphant Pitchfork

“This is a magnificent return from Joel Phelps…It’s adult music for the modern ‘indie’ listener.” Muddy Anti-Pitchfork

“GALA, an album that ranks with his finest work…is among the best records of the past quarter century” Carl A. Zimring

“the most direct and rock-like work since his contributions to Silkworm.” Dusted

“it’s crushingly sad and an absolute corker” Collective Zine


Joel RL Phelps Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/jrlpdt/?fref=ts
Dama/Libra ()Joel and Stuart from Sunno)))) https://www.facebook.com/DamaLibra?fref=ts

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