The Famous

- San Francisco, CA Americana / Country / Punk Rock

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Members: Laurence Scott - Vocals / Guitar, Victor Barclay - Guitar, Chris Fruhauf - Drums, G.D. Hensley - Bass

Sounds Like: Drive-By Truckers, Wilco, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Social Distortion

Label: Leading Brand

Bio: "You can pound your fist on my front door / But it’s been too long, I don’t need you anymore." Laurence Scott sings the opening line of ‘Better Things,’ from the Famous’ 2005 debut ‘Light, Sweet Crude’, like he really means it. He might be singing about an old lover, an old friend ’ heck, even an... See Full Bio

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: Pretty acoustic guitar and piano tonight. http://t.co/Cdmaa0kMxc

Press

"Deliciously raw and gritty songs with pure energy, rage and excitement"

— John Schoenmakers, altcountryforum.nl

“Come Home To Me (2010) leaves me feeling like I'm in another place. Where the music from an era before my time meets the one I exist in now. Where the raw foundations of classic rock 'n' roll are met with the modern edge of today. And in some funny way, I'm getting to experience what it's like to have lived in those times when music like this was fresh and new. These guys DO NOT mess around. The music is gorgeous... and you REALLY have to have a listen for yourself.”

— Jen D. Rafanan, One Million Watts of Sound

“The Famous have an outstanding song, Come Home To Me, which has such power and emotion, it's right up there with a track you'd find on a Tom Waits or Nick Cave record. Yeah, they're that good.”

— Tony DuShane, San Francisco Chronicle

“The Famous arrange a standoff between the Pixies in a cowboy hat and Hank Williams on speed, six-shooters loaded with punk and rockabilly, and whaddya know - that bastard alt-country genre gets shot square in the forehead, with a stray bullet no less.”

— West Coast Performer

“The Famous successfully combine the transcendent roar of punk with the brutal honesty and black wit of traditional country on Light, Sweet Crude”

— Trouser Press

“Best debut album of the year? Believe it, pardner.”

— Ink 19

“The Famous are an American original”

— All Music Guide

“Distilled from the grains of traditional country but infused with power chords and scorching lead guitar...”

— The Owl Mag

“Deep down and dirty swamp rock that breaks any perceived formula with the incredible, unclassifiable voice of Laurence Scott”

— Americana-UK

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2012
Jun 24

Thee Parkside
San Francisco, CA, US | 4:00pm
Thee Parkside
San Francisco, CA, US
Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:00pm
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Free Twang Sunday!!!
2012
Jun 9

Great American Music Ha…
San Francisco, CA, US | 7:30pm
Great American Music Hall
San Francisco, CA, US
Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:30pm
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JUST ADDED: HOT PINK FEATHERS BURLESQUE A Hot Night of Twisted Twang, Hillbilly Music & Sexy Burlesque! Featuring: The Hot Pink Feathers + The Dirty Hand Family Band The Famous + The Shants + The Rogers INFO: http://www.shelbyashpresents.net/ TIX: http://tickets.gamh.com/events/204769/Twang-Bang-feat-The-Dirty-Hand-Family-Band THE HOT PINK FEATHERS (SF) Where Carnaval meets Cabaret : Hot Pink Feathers perform World Cabaret Showgirl dance. Recently voted "Best Dance Company" in the SF Bay Guardian “Best of the Bay” polls, the Feathers are committed to Delighting the World, One Showgirl at a Time. Think Busby Berkeley choreographing an ethnic dance festival, with Carmen Miranda, Josephine Baker, Lola Montez & Little Egypt as his side kicks. http://hotpinkfeathers.com/ THE DIRTY HAND FAMILY BAND (SF) We came together with one common idea; that our songs should sound good on stage or around a front porch. We are story tellers. We tell of our lives and how we came together, pulling from old-time gospel, country and blues. Making light of dark times, we sing hymns that skip rocks on the soul. All are welcome in The Dirty Hand Family Band. Bring A shaker or shake your ass, either way it's a damn good time! http://www.reverbnation.com/thedirtyhandfamilyband THE FAMOUS (SF) A shot of classic country with a post-punk chaser. “If country music's original outlaws had made their break with Nashville in the post-punk era, it might have sounded a lot like the Famous.” –No Depression “The Famous arrange a standoff between the Pixies in a cowboy hat and Hank Williams on speed, six-shooters loaded with punk and rockabilly, and whaddya know – that bastard alt-country genre gets shot square in the forehead, with a stray bullet no less.” —West Coast Performer http://www.thefamous.net/ THE SHANTS (Oakland) The Shants’ slow-burning sound originates from the rural backgrounds of its members: from South Louisiana delta pines, to the brusk plains of Minnesota to the rolling hills of the Central California Coast. The Shants now call Oakland, California home. http://theshants.tumblr.com/ THE ROGERS (Oakland) The Rogers create their own take on Americana, borrowing from alt-country, gypsy jazz, folk, honky-tonk, afro-rhythm, sweet slide guitar, as well as dueling guitars. www.reverbnation.com/therogers $13 adv / $15 doors / 7:30 doors / 8:30 show / all ages The Dirty Hand Family Band Though we are from all over the U.S., we call San Francisco home and each other family. We came together with one common idea; that our songs should sound good on stage or around a front porch. We are story tellers. We tell of our lives and how we came together, pulling from old time gospel, country and blues. Making light of dark times, we sing hymns that skip rocks on the soul. All are welcome in The Dirty Hand Family Band. Bring A shaker or shake your ass, either way it’s a damn good time!
2012
Apr 7

Russian River Brewing C…
Santa Rosa, CA, US | 9:00pm
Russian River Brewing Com...
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:00pm
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2 Full Sets! --- *Show starts at 9 p.m.*
2012
Mar 23

Britannia Arms
San Jose, CA, US | 9:00pm
Britannia Arms
San Jose, CA, US
Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:00pm
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Doors: 9 p.m. The Famous on at 11:30 p.m.
2011
Oct 22

Russian River Brewing C…
Santa Rosa, CA, US | 8:30pm
Russian River Brewing Com...
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:30pm
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The Rogers
Hey Guys would you be intrested in performing with us and Wesley Mogan at the Uptown Feb.8th?
The OB's
Hey Greg (and friends)! Nice to see yall on Reverbnation!
Tara Henton
Hi guys, I absolutely love your sound.... it's like Nickelback mixed with Blue Rodeo! Fantastic stuff! I've only been on your site for 5 minutes and I'm already a huge ...
Hate For State
Your blend of styles kicks ass!
Fixed Frequency Produ...
were addicted to the new album!
StankBot Tyranny
Perfection pouring through our speakers when we listen to The Famous.