WE ARE...
The Hollering Pines is an Americana band based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Current members include:
Current members include:
Marie Bradshaw
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Dylan Schorer
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M. Horton Smith
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Marcus Bently
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Jagoda
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The Hollering Pines are as good a proof as you’ll find of music’s magic still being found in the sound of specific people. Real, live, in the moment, breathing the same air, being together in one room.
Music historians talk about how the sound of the Stones can be distilled down to the push and drag between Charlie Watts’ drums and Keith Richards’ guitar. And today’s producers would be tempted to quantize it all, straighten it out, and—in the process—lose what makes the Stones the Stones.
That’s what you get with the Hollering Pines, especially on their fourth album, Here’s To Hoping. Nothing sounds quite like the gene-spliced, impossibly beautiful sister harmonies of Marie Bradshaw and Kiki Jane Sieger (guesting on vocals from her new home in Oregon), two powerhouse singers in their own right but—in the tradition of the Everlys, Andrews, the Chicks, and Welch/Rawlings—an entirely other powerful thing when singing together.
The same goesfor the tasteful, complementary guitar interplay between guitarist/mandolinist M. Horton Smith and guitarist/pedal steelist Dylan Schorer, weaving in and out in the rock tradition of Keef & Ronnie, Duane & Dickey, Jerry & Bob. Put either (incredible) guitarist with another partner? You don’t get the same, patently Pines thing. Those two unique pairs of people, coming together to make music? That’s the sound of the Hollering Pines.
On Here’s To Hoping, that sound sometimes expands beyond the countrified Americana sound of their previous records, bordering at times on roots-rock territory typical of artists like Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, and even Fleetwood Mac. Maybe part of that evolution comes from the rhythm section’s new additions: Marcus Bently on bass (previously played by Sieger) and Jagoda on drums (previously played by Here’s To Hoping’s engineer Daniel Young). And maybe it’s just the sound of a band that knows where they’ve been and where they’re going.
What’s inarguable is the fact that it sounds just like The Hollering Pines, underpinned as always by Bradshaw’s rock solid, rootsy, hooky story-driven songwriting (with M. Horton Smith contributing “One Too Many”).
Music historians talk about how the sound of the Stones can be distilled down to the push and drag between Charlie Watts’ drums and Keith Richards’ guitar. And today’s producers would be tempted to quantize it all, straighten it out, and—in the process—lose what makes the Stones the Stones.
That’s what you get with the Hollering Pines, especially on their fourth album, Here’s To Hoping. Nothing sounds quite like the gene-spliced, impossibly beautiful sister harmonies of Marie Bradshaw and Kiki Jane Sieger (guesting on vocals from her new home in Oregon), two powerhouse singers in their own right but—in the tradition of the Everlys, Andrews, the Chicks, and Welch/Rawlings—an entirely other powerful thing when singing together.
The same goesfor the tasteful, complementary guitar interplay between guitarist/mandolinist M. Horton Smith and guitarist/pedal steelist Dylan Schorer, weaving in and out in the rock tradition of Keef & Ronnie, Duane & Dickey, Jerry & Bob. Put either (incredible) guitarist with another partner? You don’t get the same, patently Pines thing. Those two unique pairs of people, coming together to make music? That’s the sound of the Hollering Pines.
On Here’s To Hoping, that sound sometimes expands beyond the countrified Americana sound of their previous records, bordering at times on roots-rock territory typical of artists like Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, and even Fleetwood Mac. Maybe part of that evolution comes from the rhythm section’s new additions: Marcus Bently on bass (previously played by Sieger) and Jagoda on drums (previously played by Here’s To Hoping’s engineer Daniel Young). And maybe it’s just the sound of a band that knows where they’ve been and where they’re going.
What’s inarguable is the fact that it sounds just like The Hollering Pines, underpinned as always by Bradshaw’s rock solid, rootsy, hooky story-driven songwriting (with M. Horton Smith contributing “One Too Many”).
HAVE SHARED THE STAGE WITH
Marty Stuart | John Hiatt | Dwight Yoakam | Josh Ritter | The Steel Wheels | Mipso | Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones | The Old 97's | Dale Watson | The Head and The Heart | J.D. McPherson | Matt Costa | Carly Ritter | Junior Brown | The Autumn Defense | Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers | And many more...
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
NO DEPRESSION"What I love most about this band is the way they fit together. Lead vocalists Marie Bradshaw and Kiki Jane Sieger trade harmonies like they’ve been doing it their whole lives — which makes sense, since they’re sisters. Their interplay reminds me of early Mount Moriah. The music is dense and layered but glides smoothly. The rest of the band is a tight unit as well, cruising through swing, ballads, and rockers with confidence and grace. This is what a good old bar band should sound like: expert music that’ll keep you tapping your feet, drinking, and maybe a little crying." - Rachel Cholst "'These Walls' is an album highlight with an exquisite tune, harmony vocals and pedal steel. Strings provide a lush bed on which the ladies advise of their doubts over a long-term love. In fact you’d be searching your pockets for loose change to play this again on the honky tonk’s jukebox. Sublime". - Tony Ives, Americana Music Show "The songs’ lyrics are poetic in their depiction of everyday life, the kind found at the bottom of a bottle, in a smoky bar or at the end of a lonely dirt road. Plaintive songs such as “Rainy Day Woman,” about loving someone through the hard-luck times as well as the good, and “Oh Mama,” about an adult woman meeting the mother who abandoned her when she was a child, are masterfully crafted with evocative lyrics that could make Lucinda Williams pull out a hankie." - Kolbie Stonehocker, City Weekly "As the co-frontwomen of The Hollering Pines, Utah-based sisters Kiki Jane Sieger and Marie Bradshaw bring what their bio calls "blood tight harmonies" to the potent Americana and alt-country songs on their self-penned debut album Long Nights, Short Lives and Spilled Chances (out now). And once you hear their entwined vocals it's hard to argue otherwise. Backed by drummer/backing vocalist Daniel Young and fine guitarist Dylan Schorer, Kiki Jane (now that's a name) and Marie rustle up overtones of Gillian Welch and Lucinda Williams, sweetly turned roadhouse balladry infused with a mellow country twang and Schorer's stark, lap-steel guitar moans. Even a song titled "Rock and Roll" becomes a roadhouse jukebox slow dance. Loverly stuff. Click through below for a listen to "Oh Mama" - Direct Current Music "Local band The Hollering Pines are made up of the sister-sister vocal act of Kiki Jane Sieger and Marie Bradshaw on guitar and bass guitar, respectively, along with drummer and singer Daniel Young, and Dylan Schorer on electric guitar. Together, they have created an entrancing narrative about long nights, short lives and spilled chances—hence the title of the album. Long Nights was recorded live in Provo, Utah. It is characterized by upbeat and bluesy tracks like “Cadillac” and more old-country and modern folk songs like “Something on My Mind.” It may be the haunting poetic lyrics, or the cool, collective twang, but either way, these country folk are sure to keep your foot bouncing and your head swaying from start to finish." – Lizz Corrigan, Slug Magazine "Sisters Kiki Jane Sieger and Marie Bradshaw head up this catchy, crooning local band that distinguishes itself with a delightful touch of country twang. The Americana-inspired tracks of The Hollering Pines album "Long Nights, Short Lives and Spilled Changes" are filled with electric and lap steel guitar and perfect harmonies." - NewsCastic.com |
COUNRY MUSIC PEOPLE"The Hollering Pines are a wonderful, hot new country band, who have created a superb debut album, which should make many country fans happy. Best of all The Hollering Pines have two exciting female country singers, who maybe destined for big things. The songwriting on the CD [Long Nights, Short Lives & Spilled Chances] is of a very high standard." Paul Riley, Country Music People "Everything sisters Marie Bradshaw and Kiki Jane Sieger touch turns to gold, as vocalists in their former acoustic outfit The Folka Dots and, now, in electric Americana/roots quartet The Hollering Pines. Taking their band name from a song by folk singer Gillian Welch, The Hollering Pines draw influence from country greats like Hank Williams and The Louvin Brothers. Well-known local musicians Daniel Young (of the now-disbanded The Trappers) and The Lower Lights’ Dylan Schorer complete the lineup, adding drums, harmonica, dobro, lap steel and more to Bradshaw and Kiki Sieger's guitar/bass foundation. The Hollering Pines’ debut full-length album, Long Nights, Short Lives & Spilled Chances—released in September—was one of 2013’s best albums. Utah is lucky these country crooners haven’t decided to fly away to Nashville (yet)." - Kolbie Stonehocker, City Weekly "The Hollering Pines' album Long Nights, Short Lives and Spilled Chances is full of lessons and musings on love and the hardships we all face day to day within ourselves and with those we know and love. Our Soundwaves host, Dan Nailen is privy to the raw, untethered emotion that The Hollering Pines possess with their breathtaking interpretation of the Americana genre." - Soundwaves From The Underground Listen to Episode Here "You might not yet know the name The Hollering Pines, but chances are you’ve heard the members of the band play at some point or another if you spend much time seeing live music in Utah. It’s particularly true if you’re a fan of heartfelt country, folk and rock, as well as angelic harmonies. The band is made up of sisters Kiki Jane Sieger and Marie Bradshaw, formerly of long-running fave The Folka Dots, on guitar and bass and those mesmerizing harmonies, as well as Daniel Young on drums and vocals and guitar ace Dylan Schorer coloring around the edges with his stabbing electric and smooth lap-steel guitar. In the past several months, they’ve shared stages with fellow roots-based acts like Dwight Yoakam, Neko Case and Dave Alvin, and the honing of their chops comes through on their debut album, Long Nights, Short Lives and Spilled Chances." - Dan Nailen, slcene.com Hear Dan Talk The Hollering Pines on KUER |