As the past is reinterpreted to serve present tastes, musicians seeking to mix the comfort of the familiar with the fresh taste of something original dig further down in the rock heap, often creating unlikely ?custom blends? of influences. If you?ve ever waxed nostalgic at the thought of indie rock that draws from a bullet-proof British invasion icon fronting an early 80?s Americana hybrid: say, a place where Ray Davies fronts Tom Petty?s Heartbreakers while John Mellencamp rides shotgun, then Wonderful Johnson can take you there. We invite you to take a bite of this guitar-driven band?s relentlessly melodic new CD, Authentic Memphis Samich.
A departure from what you might expect in a rock band made up of seven guys, lead vocalist and songwriter, Tim McGeary explores themes of male vulnerability and the necessity of risk taking in relationships on hook-heavy songs like the playful-but-sincere ?I Want Your Number,? the rave-up feel of ?She Wants More? and the potential pop hit, ?Con