A free show!!<\/p>\n Blending the ramshackle confessionals of Okkervil River and Bright Eyes, the energy and infectious melodies of The Hold Steady, the noisy indie rock punk clatter of The Thermals and the downtrodden, steel guitar laced americana of Richmond Fontaine, Deer Park are without doubt our favourite find of 2010.<\/p>\n From Dublin via London, and with members spanning the UK, the band (using the term loosely) are managed by Gilles Pugatch in New York who also manages Chris Mills and recent Bella Union signings Mountain Man. Their debut album was mastered by Billy Stull (Okkervil River, Midlake, Centro-matic) and features members of The Oxygen Ponies and Woodpigeon. The beautifully packaged artwork was done by Sub Pop\u2019s Jesse Le Doux (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine, The Shins, Elliott Smith etc).<\/p>\n Deer Park have recently played with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Acorn and Paul Simon\u2019s son Harper Simon, which amply demonstrates their wide appeal.<\/p>\n Fans of The Mountain Goats, The National, The Replacements, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, Guided By Voices, Neutral Milk Hotel or anyone we\u2019ve already mentioned need to come join the party.<\/p>\n “This is ramshackle, folky rock…an enjoyable ride \u2013 as rough round the edges and tumultuous as life itself” – The Line Of Best Fit <\/em><\/p>\n www.myspace.com\/deer-park<\/a><\/p>\n Support comes from:![\"\"](\"http:\/\/jonnyjaniero.wpengine.com\/thejoycollectivewp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Deer-Park.jpg\" "\\"Deer")
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\nSmokestacks<\/strong> – Great local mellowness on a Vetiver\/Skygreen Leopards\/Buffalo Springfield kind of vibe – www.myspace.com\/smokingstacks<\/a>
\nBurning Branches<\/strong> – brand new Newport based band with great psychedlia and power pop influences
\nFfred Jones<\/strong> – Welsh acoustic singer songwriter with supports with Okkervil River on his CV – www.myspace.com\/ffredjones<\/a><\/p>\n