Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Evan Russel Saffer -schizo/rock opera/hobo-chic @ Dobbs on 6/27

“Neon Gas has balls, character, depth, and an edge that is impossible to manufacture. The songs are catchy, adrenaline dripping gems, with meticulously sculpted melodies matched with hard hitting lyrics. There is something very rock-opera like about the album, as each song seems to move to the next with a definitive purpose. Yes. Neon Gas has every element in place to ignite a luscious, raucous audible experience. It is a testament that rock and roll will never die, so long as we speak the truth, indulge in excess, wrestle with insanity, and play with fire. Put it on. Turn it up...you’ll see. REVIEWED BY LYNN SHER LYNN’S FAVE TRACKS: “Chemical Marketplace” • “With You Alone” • “Alienator” - Lynn Sherr - Groovemine.com

Evan Russell Saffer’s mantric style and soaring vocals have a captivating potency that are both hooky and refreshing, while leaving you entertained instead of beaten to a pulp. He draws you into the depths of each individual personality inside of his head. Born from the grit filled streets of New York City to the hip beats of the burgeoning Williamsburg, Brooklyn music scene; he’s rock-opera, manic, super high energy and super stoked to unleash his debut solo album “Neon Gas”. The album draws inspiration from taboo, tongue-in-cheek writers like Tom Robbins and Irvine Welsh as well as Saffer’s schizophrenic and often unpredictable energy. Stylistically he brings together his musical theatre roots, explosive live show, and passionate melodic songwriting.

Evan teamed up with long-time collaborator Wilson to co-write many of the tracks on Neon Gas and has hand picked outstanding players to fill out his touring circus: Cody Darbe on Bass, Rob Blake on Drums and Munkh-Orgil Turbold (“OT”) on guitars/effects. The majority of the album was tracked with Rick Warren at Blue Noise Studios in New York City. Dream of Love, With You Alone and Just One Day were later produced by legendary producer David J. Holman (No Doubt, Bush, Adema) at Cactus Studios in Hollywood, CA. ”David came in after we had laid down the skeleton of this album, he is the wizard on the hill and I loved every minute working with him. His experience and energy were apparent from day one and we have an amazing dynamic between us. We had mini celebrations and breath-thru’s all throughout the recording and mixing process. That’s how music should be, it’s a celebration, not a science, and he gets it.” The remainder of the album was mixed by D. James Goodwin (Sleep Station, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, The Bravery) at The Isokon in Woodstock, NY who brought a fresh and alternative vibe to the post production of the remaining album tracks. ”DJ sent me mixes that really tweaked my original sonic concept, he’s brilliant and really understands what is going on now opposed to then.”




Saffer’s past accomplishments include national tours supporting Godsmack, Saliva, Saving Abel and Theory of a Deadman among many others. No stranger to the stage having performed the national anthem at Madison Square Garden, stand up comedy, as well as fronting a national rock band. Evan is known for his theatrical and explosive live show, passionate vocals and hobo-chic style. “I have an incredible band behind me, a fierce album, and I am very excited to take the live spectacle to the next level.”

Stay tuned for the journal/photobook “Neon Chronicles” by ERS which describes and documents the 2+ year, day in and day out struggle to conceptualize and create the album Neon Gas.

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1 comment:

  1. Swell, thanks for the mention. I'm back out on the road this summer as a 3 piece electro punk outfit. Still playing tracks from Neon Gas as well as new cuts from my upcoming EP the Opponent. June 27 will be amazing, Dobbs and I have a history of fiery shows. Come on down and dance away the night. ERS

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