Taking their
name from a reference to the wee hours when rock n’ roll is created, played
and lived, The Morning Life is a quintet from New Orleans, LA playing
an honest, ethereal brand of music. The combination of talents that
live within the band reveal a delicate balance of power and atmosphere.
The July 2009 release of their debut album “Old Hymns of a New Age” and
live shows have garnered glowing reviews from members of G. Love &
Special Sauce, The Subdudes, Marc Broussard, Cowboy Mouth, and The Vettes.
Bobby Hoerner (vocals), Jack Miele (guitar), David Philastre (guitar)
and Woody Dantagnan (drums) recorded the “Hymns” album with Miele producing
and recording in his New Orleans based studio, Fudge Recording Studio,
where he has done records with such artists as Ani Difranco, Mars Volta,
Stanton Moore (Galactic), Better Than Ezra, Dr. John, and Steel Pulse.
The recent addition of bassist Graham Robinson, following the completion
of the album solidified the chemistry. Taking from the traditions of artists
such as Brian Eno, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin,
much of what The Morning Life has to offer is both sweet and raw. This
is a band that knows about musicianship and is sure to rise to preeminence
in today’s ever changing music market.
” What can be said for the transformation music can provide.......” - Bob Dylan
"The Morning Life, a true rock band...brought tears to my eyes." --- LA to NOLA Magazine
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"With nicely textured musical licks and melodies that float vibrantly arousing the senses at every turn, The Morning Life is an energetic journey into real music!" ---Duss Rodgers (The Music Biz Buzz)
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"Overall,
this album embraces a quality that some of today’s popular music lacks-
an experience that immerses the listener through a diverse, yet related
chain of songs. It’s a lot of what I hope for while discovering a new
band of today: a breath of a fresh air that slyly transports me back to
yesterday."
---Behind The Hype.com
"...an 'honest', down-to-earth kind of band. (The Morning Life) have
the track record and fan base to prove this, always drawing large, excited
crowds to their shows" ---Joanna Wilson, Where Yat? Magazine
“Old
Hymns for a New Age , the debut from New Orleans band The Morning Life,
has put me in a Led Zeppelin III kind of mood. Don’t go looking for a
wailing Immigrant’s Song facsimile-rather, this is one of those rare records
that actually seeks to set a mood and explore all the corners of that
vibe, rather than spraying in every direction in hopes something will
stick to the wall of the popular conscience. (cont.)
--
Caleb Guillotte (Singer, Deadeye Dick)
"The Morning Life is a unique combination of under utilized New Orleans musical talent producing something much more than the sum of it's parts. This album takes chances, never goes where you think it will, but still rewards the listener with strong musicianship, fine songwriting, and that rare mix of inspiration and craft. This album sounds great!" -- Fred Leblanc (Cowboy Mouth)
"(Old
Hymns of a New Age) is a very creative and well executed production and
a very well conceived album and all in all, quite an emotional listening
experience."
-- Aaron Zellar (Sound Designer - The Curious Case
of Benjamin Button, Ray, Notorious)
"Reminds me of how great records still exist! This is real rock and superb songwriting at it's finest, all while being quite vulnerable, it leaves nothing more or less to be desired." -- Jacques DeLatour (Engineer, Steel Pulse, Mötley Crüe, Theory of a Deadman)
“Old
Hymns of a New Age is..."the only local album that has embraced the
modern changes in music while keeping it sounding cool and heartfelt."
-- Todd Vette (The Vettes)
"Great
tunes produced by unsung classic New Orleans rockers."
-- Ben Mumphrey (Engineer - The Pixies, The
Go-Go's, Ibrahim Ferrar, B.B. King)
"The
Morning Life's debut, Old Hymns For A New Age, captures a spirit that
we can recognize in ourselves and the world around us, something that
feels instantly familiar and welcome. These talented musicians have created
a collection of songs that serve as a fitting soundtrack for a rainy afternoon
as well as a Sunday drive in the convertible, top down and the speakers
blasting. Put this CD on and just enjoy the music, what a novel concept."
-- Ovis (Producer / Engineer / Musician --The B-52's,
12 Stone, Gilby Clarke)
"The
debut from TML gives a nod to modern rock, while maintaining a great atmosphere.
I even detected a little 'Flaming Lips' vibe for good measure..."
-- Jeff Clemens (Drummer - G-Love & Special
Sauce)
“The
live show is instantly captivating with a great vibe. All music fans,
regardless of genre, need to do themselves a favor and check out The Morning
Life.”
-- Chad Gilmore (Drummer, Marc Broussard)
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CD Sampler / Bootleg Series 1 1. Everlasting
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LIVE @ Southport Music Hall / Bootleg Series 2 1. Intro
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Live and Then Some...Bootleg Series 3 Studio Recordings
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Holy Water
Die Lullabye
Fly
Heavy Hail
Dublin
Moment's Gone
So Far Gone
Eleven Plus
Terribly Vacant
Everlasting
Management/Publicist: Ashley Belding
Email: themorninglifepublicist@gmail.com
Phone: 504.232.9242