Powderhouse

Rank #241 Newton Upper Falls, MA Rock / Alt-Country / Power Pop

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Members: Teresa Mastrorilli - Lead Vocals/Guitar, Kevin Moylan - Drums, Ray Boyce - Bass/Vocals, Art DaPrato - Keyboards, Fred Pickard - Lead Guitar/Vocals.

Sounds Like: Kathleen Edwards Page, Aimee Mann, Liz Phair, Heartless Bastards, X (the band)

Label: FOC Records

Manager: Teresa Mastrorilli

Bio: Powderhouse is a female-fronted rock band from Boston. With a sound that combines alt-country, garage rock, power-pop and classic rock, Powderhouse creates original music that features strong songwriting, emotional vocals, loud guitars, powerful drums, tasty keyboards and hi-energy performances. ... See Full Bio

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: I posted 23 photos on Facebook in the album "Powderhouse @ Church 4.13.2013" http://t.co/a8HUsM0T9r

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"I don’t ever foresee a time when I don’t appreciate a solidly constructed set of power pop tunes, which means I like this record very much. For the most part, it’s more pop than power, but being children of the ’90s (or so I assume), Powderhouse isn’t afraid to throw some fuzzed-out guitar into the mix. Teresa Mastrorilli’s voice has a pleasant lilt, which makes me think of the band as a slightly countrified version of Boy Wonder. The songs are mostly mid-tempo, but they all have life. While the melodies are all instantly hummable, at no point do they feel derivative or overly familiar. The six songs serve as a nice appetizer. I’m ready for the main course." - Kevin Finn, The Noise, March 2013

— Kevin Finn, The Noise

“Jangling, introspective power-pop led by Teresa Mastrorilli’s guileless vocals are the perfect complement to Art DaPrato’s fine keyboard accompaniment, Fred Pickard’s understated lead & rhythm guitar, Ray Boyce’s bolstering 6 & 12-string guitar and bass lines and Kevin Moylan’s spot-on timekeeping. This young band has created a solid musical debut (sic) that will act as a fine stepping stone for great things to come. College friendly tracks include the hip, Byrds infused album opener “Sheepskin Hollow”, the bouncing “Gotta Be With You”, and the sassy, in-your-face “Don’t Let Me Down Again.”

— Douglas Sloan, Metronome Magazine

"I may be a huge fan of bands with women singers, but when it comes to Powderhouse I like them as good as any band. Just like music should be, girl or guy when we all come together and make a cool sounds, it's the only important thing. Powderhouse is an Indie Rock band that could ride the edge of a few other genres as well, extremely talented and hard to turn off, they will be playing on my iPhone for a while."

— Jonny Katz, The Boston Local Music Show (UNregularRadio.com)

"I was pleasantly surprised when what I got instead was 12 tracks of very enjoyable, Liz-Phair-circa-Exile-In-Guysville, straight up rock music. Theresa Mastrorilli has that same sexy deep voice that was put to such great use on that classic record from 1993; and it certainly doesn't hurt that she's backed by a fantastic band."

— George Dow, The Deli Magazine

“Back for their second straight IPO Boston is Powderhouse, one of my fave bands on the Boston scene! Fortified by the lead vocals of Teresa, and the bass playing of Ray Boyce (whose previous band, The New Thirty, also played IPO Boston), their brand of high octane folk rock is very, very cool! ”

— David Bash, International Pop Overthrow

"Batting second this week on “The Plug” is a group which hails from the east bank of the Charles River in the city of Newton, MA … the band is called Powderhouse and their song, “Kilimanjaro” reminds the listener of hiking trips and vacations which have yet to be executed with a happy-go-lucky pop-rock attitude that screams “play me loud”!"

— Brian Ball, WomensRadio Music Review (WomensRadio.com)

“Boston garage-rockers Powderhouse are led by the lead vocal prowess and songwriting of Teresa Mastrorilli. Joined by bandmates Fred Pickard on guitar, Art DaPrato on piano and keys, Ray Boyce on bass, guitar, mandolin and harmonica, and Kevin Moylan on drums, Powderhouse delivers an upbeat set of originals that will hit the college listening crowd square in the face. Best tracks: the bouncing "Kilimanjaro", the simple twang of "Even Though", the rock & roll drive of "Pick You Up", "Coffee Shop Girls", and the Cars-inspired "Too Far Gone".”

— Douglas Sloan, Metronome Magazine

"The sound is shiny bright and everything is played quite right...the guitar leads sounding like Neil Young fuzzed out...these tunes I can truly tout."

— Slimedog, The Noise

"What sets them (Powderhouse) apart is their energy on stage and the fun they have while performing that they share with the audience."

— David Bash, International Pop Overthrow Festival - Official Program & Guide

“Some rollicking rock 'n roll sounds are the order of the day with Powderhouse, a new band on the scene. Powderhouse features the strong, assured lead vocals of Teresa Mastrorilli, and this is really fun!”

— David Bash, International Pop Overthrow Festival

“Each week, we take a look through our Sonicbids dropbox and let a band tell us about themselves. This week, get to know Powderhouse. You can catch them at T.T. the Bear's on Wednesday, February 25.”

— Boston Music Spotlight, Boston Music Spotlight

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Nov 26, 2012
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New Powderhouse Album Out N...
Sep 23, 2010
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our CD Release Party in July at Oliver's N... [more]

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Sheepskin Hollow

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Achilles

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Slow Motion

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Dear Georgia

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Gotta Be With You

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Discography

Through The Air Released on Nov 13, 2012
In The Meantime Released on Jul 27, 2010

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"In The Meantime" by Powderhouse (as featured in the film "Wingman")

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Apr 13

Church
Boston, MA, US | 8:00pm
Church
Boston, MA, US
Sat Apr 13 8:00pm
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Apr 13

Church Boston
Boston, MA, US | 7:00pm
Church Boston
Boston, MA, US
Sat Apr 13 7:00pm
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HearNowLive presents "Good + Time Music" (2nd Saturday of every month) with: Skinny Cleveland (12pm) Miller's English (11pm) Atlas Funk (10pm) Powderhouse (9pm) Matt Sucich (8pm) 21+ to enter / 21+ to drink 7:30pm doors $10 in advance / $12 at the door
2012
Dec 1

Hard Rock Cafe Boston
Boston, MA, US | 7:30pm
Hard Rock Cafe Boston
Boston, MA, US
Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:30pm
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Please help Powderhouse celebrate the release of their new EP/CD by joining them at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston on Saturday Dec 1, 2012. You can buy your ticket(s) in advance AND receive an immediate download of the new EP for a super-duper low price. To entice you even more, every advance ticket purchase will also include a FREE digital download of Powderhouse's debut album, "In The Meantime". 2 albums and a concert ticket for one low price - what a deal! Just go to the Powderhouse Bandcamp page (link below) for all the details: http://powderhouse.bandcamp.com/merch/ticket-to-ep-release-party-hard-rock-cafe-digital-download-of-new-ep-plus-a-free-gift CD's will also be available for purchase at the show. Powderhouse takes the stage at 9pm sharp - here's the full band line-up: Shayne Holland (8pm) https://www.shayneholland.com/ Powderhouse (9pm) https://www.facebook.com/powderhouseband Mundo's Crazy Circus (10pm) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mundos-Crazy-Circus/188161030660 Young Hurricane (11pm) https://www.facebook.com/YoungHurricaneMusic Skinny Cleveland (12pm) https://www.facebook.com/skinnycleveland 21+ to enter / 21+ to drink 7:30pm doors $10 in advance / $12 at the door links: http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=101&MIBenumID=3 http://www.facebook.com/hardrockcafeboston http://www.facebook.com/hearnowlive
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Oct 12

the precinct
Somerville, MA, US | 7:30pm
the precinct
Somerville, MA, US
Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:30pm
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Powderhouse returns to play Precinct in beautiful Union Square. Doors at 7:30; the music starts at 8pm. Powderhouse takes the stage at 9pm sharp, so don't be late! Precinct is a great place to see live music, and they've got a great restaurant, too. Hope to see you there. Here's the full band line-up: The Alex J. Cohen Project (8pm) https://www.facebook.com/PrevostAlbrectRecords Powderhouse (9pm) https://www.facebook.com/powderhouseband Fantastic Liars (10pm) https://www.facebook.com/fantasticliars Steve Walther Orchestra (11pm) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Walther-Orchestra/140620762650457 Peachpit (12pm) https://www.facebook.com/elpeachpit
2012
May 4

Davis Square Theatre
Somerville, MA, US | 8:00pm
Davis Square Theatre
Somerville, MA, US
Fri May 04, 2012 8:00pm
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An awesome night of music at Somerville's newest music venue, in the heart of Davis Square (formerly Jimmy Tingle's Off-Broadway Theater). Here's the lineup: Powderhouse: 9pm Matt Koelsch & the Allies: 10pm Mundo's Circus: 11pm Ellis Ashbrook: 12pm Advance tickets are available online at a $3 discount from Powderhouse's Bandcamp page. To entice you even more, your advance ticket purchase also includes a free download of Powderhouse's debut album! Check out http://powderhouse.bandcamp.com/ for all the details. Doors at 8:00pm, it's all ages to enter and 21+ (with license or passport) to drink. There is parking on the street and there are also a few municipal lots nearby (off Grove St. as well as Holland St.). Or, just take the Red Line to Davis Square - couldn't be any easier.

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Q: Great sound! Want to perform at a red carpet event for Sony in Boston with A&R reps?If so fan back & email nicky@ishowcasemusic.com for info

A: We're been taking some time off from gigging in order to finish recording an EP, but we are now booking shows for the fall and winter of 2012/2013. Please let us know when you are planning on hosting another showcase - hopefully, we can play it. Thanks!

Asked by King Ryan Events. Answered on Wed Sep 05 2012

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