Basic Information
Members: Justin Alexander - Lead Guitar/Vocals, John Rybak - Lead + Slide Guitar/Harmonica/Backup Vocals, Mike Thonus - Drums, Rob Rothfarb - Bass
The American Economy
San Francisco, CA
Rock / Jam Band / indie rock
Bio
Born in San Francisco, CA in the fall of 2006, The American Economy is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Justin Alexander. Seeking to combine the continual freshness of improvisational jams with the catchiness and listenability of indie rock, Justin started playing with John Rybak after the two met in fall of 2006.
Soon after, the two met up with Mike Thonus through jam sessions as part of the Stuck in the Mire series at Blondie's Bar and No Grill in San Francisco's Mission District. Hour...
Comments
Surge:
"Pop/funk was the first idea that came to my mind when I heard this stuff. But as I listen on, I found myself noticing more styles being such as hard blues lead guitar and, even more notably, the slide utilized in "Out of...
Dec 08
Rick Parnell:
Great live sound and feel.
Nov 12
berek001:
Liken it the more I listen it!
Nov 10
Unborn Sun:
Sweet groove! : )
Sep 25
Grant's Tomb:
The American Econmy sucks, you guys sound great!
Sep 16
Scott Paul Davis:
Dig It!!
Sep 12
PROMIZE™:
Awesome music!
Aug 30
Neto:
I can dig it.
Aug 05
Addiction Switch:
...the American Economy isn't doing very well... Don't know exactly what that means, but I'm sure there's a metaphor there. Seriously though, great tunes guys! And it's a pretty cool band name.
Cheers!
Jul 25
Spr4wl:
Great sound!!!
Jul 02
Press
"Pop/funk was the first idea that came to my mind when I heard this stuff. But as I listen on, I found myself noticing more styles being such as hard blues lead guitar and, even more notably, the slide utilized in "Out of Room". It takes your sound to another level especially in that piece. This music inspires a good mood with the combination with poppy drum beats and mesmerizing funky/blues that carries you along with the vocals. The guitar technicality and fusion style intrigues me the deeper I get into the solos. I would love to see these guys live!" -Tony
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Blog
New tracks uploaded
Dec 27, 2011 at 02:19 AM
Pls. take the time to have a taste of brand new live versions of The AE classics Far, Candle, Released + Open Up recorded at our recent 11.25.11 Hotel Utah show in San Francisco!
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