#ryan gustafson

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The Dead Tongues — I Am A Cloud. 2024 : Psychic Hotline.

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The Dead Tongues — Body Of Light. 2024 : Psychic Hotline.

[saytwocents]

molly sarle from mountain man and ryan from the dead tongues // the broken side of people everywhere

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This is my jam right now. “Black Flower Blooming” by The Dead Tongues, off the new album “Montana.” 

Incredible songwriting. See if you hear the nod to ‘Blowin’ in the Wind.’

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‘And speak-o was his name-o': ANOTHER Jonathan Gruber video?

‘And speak-o was his name-o': ANOTHER Jonathan Gruber video?

Does Jonathan Gruber not understand what a microphone does? #serialspeakos

— kevin grier (@ez_angus) July 28, 2014

Obamacare “architect” Jonathan Gruber claimed he made a “speak-o” in a couple of addresses from 2012 when he told audiences that Obamacare subsidies would only flow through state exchanges.

Those videos came back to haunt Gruber after an appeals court recently ruledthat Obamacare…

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Carolina Grown Podcast: Jan. 3 w/ Ryan Gustafson

For the first Carolina Grown of 2014, some of the finest North Carolina songwriters graced the show. One of which stands atop the new era of alt-country goodness while the other serves as a gatekeeper. For the first hour I was joined by Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues to talk a bit about what he's been up to for the past year since the release of Desert, and of course it's been quite a bit.

Gustafson staked his claim as one of the area's premiere songwriters back in 2009 with his debut LP Donkey, but in the four years between his first and second full-length he had his hands in many a pot. Gustafson played with the likes of Max Indian, The Love Language, Mandolin Orange and The Human Eyes all whilst working on instrumental work as well. But when Gustafson announced his return to songwriting with The Dead Tongues it felt like the region let out a collective cheer. Desert was one of the most well received albums of 2013 and Gustafson has stayed busy at work since the album's release.

Throughout the hour I spoke with Ryan Gustafson about his songwriting origins, the lapse between full lengths, all of the roles he's been filling around the area and importantly what's to come from the songwriter in 2014. Amidst all of the conversation Gustafson performed two new songs in the studio as well as a track from Desert. Fans of the songwriter can dig deeper into his psyche and get a stripped down treat of some new and old favorites with this session. 

Check it out.

[wknc881]

Interview with Boxbomb's Ryan Gustafson TODAY at 1 p.m.!

Boxbomb vocalist and guitarist Ryan Gustafson will be in the WKNC studio today for an interview at 1 p.m. Durham's Gustafson has been working on a solo project and will be performing tomorrow, August 6 at Local 506. Tune in to hear him fill us in on life as a solo artist and what's next for him in his music career. Check out his music here.

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The Twilight Zone at the 506

Last night was one of the weirdest show-going experiences I've ever had. I was going to Local 506 to see Ryan Gustafson, Some Army, and Poor Moon. For the uninitiated, the 506 is one of the best-known clubs in the area (capacity: 250). Here were the highlights:

Walking up and seeing a line that went down the rest of the block (this is super super rare)

After waiting in line for a few minutes, it became evident that almost everyone was there to do an assignment for the Intro to Rock Music class. Most of them didn't know anything about the bands or that the 506 even existed.

Overheard in line: "Nobody ever comes here. I think our class is the only thing keeping this place in business." (I almost had a fit at this point)

People SITTING IN THE FLOOR and TAKING NOTES during the show

I turned around to check out the crowd, saw a guy EATING HIS WATER CUP. We made awkward eye contact as he ripped off another piece and started eating it.

Most of the kids in the crowd clearly had no idea who was what or what was going on.

As glad as I am that the bands had a big paying crowd, it was a weird scene. The bands seemed to get a kick out of it, though. I got to talk to some of the Poor Moon dudes, which was pretty cool, as I never thought I'd see them again (first saw them almost 3 years ago in Seattle as Peppermint Majesty).

But sweet Christ, I never want to go to a show with the rock music class ever again.