DownTown Mystic
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DownTown Mystic The sound of DownTown Mystic is vintage yet modern. An industry trade publication put it this way: "DownTown Mystic’s music is inspired by ‘60s pop icons, ‘70s rockers, yet it’s planted firmly in the here and now". DownTown Mystic
DownTown Mystic's new cd, "Standing Still", is the 3rd release from the enigmatic artist. Blending story telling songs with vintage guitars and analog recording into a unique style that owes nods to Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Poco, The Beatles & Stones, DownTown Mystic's music is rooted in all the great traditions of American Rock'n'Roll. On playing Roots/Rock'n'Roll, Robert says, "there's a good deal of Country in the roots of Rock'n'Roll. Going back to Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, the Everly Bros. and even the Skiffle craze in Britain that had a big influence on The Beatles, Country was in the 'feel' that was a big part of that music". And it's a big part of what makes "Standing Still" DownTown Mystic's most fully realized album to date. It's a record that Robert has wanted to make for years, completing a cycle that started with DownTown Mystic's previous cds, "Rock'n'Roll 4 The Soul" & "Read The Signs". "Standing Still"
has easily been DownTown Mystic's most
successful album to date...from the Robert had always been
interested in a
Besides gaining recognition from Radio
programmers, DownTown Mystic has also had music placed on American TV, including The genesis
of
DownTown Mystic
had its beginnings as an experiment when Robert was working in the studio with
one of his artists, The
Discontent. Robert
became intrigued with the idea of playing Robert thought some of the tracks came out so good that he decided to test out a song to see what the reaction, if any, would be. He found out in a rather dramatic way when he got a call with the news that veteran tastemaker Jed The Fish played his track off of an Industry compilation cd as his "Catch of The Day" on "World Famous" KROQ in LA, one of the most influential modern rock stations. This would lead to some national airplay. When the "Mayor of The Sunset
Strip", legendary KROQ DJ
AGR Television Records Releases DownTown Mystic CD in Europe...
AGR Television Records releases "Standing Still" in Europe via SONY MUSIC......
"one of the best albums of the year"...John Shelton Ivany
US
"well-crafted, frill-free country-rock’n’roll"...R2
Magazine UK
"a
pretty solid rock n roll album"...Northern
Sky UK
"a surprisingly addictive and enjoyable set"...Get Ready
To Rock.com UK "a big hit, with 14 exceptionally strong tracks"... "classic sounding American rock music, this is the Hallmark of the band DownTown Mystic"...Wasser-Prawda Germany
"DownTown
 Mystic is really remarkable for its
sound, a unique
 combination of R&R, Blues & Country. But a sound is not
enough to give a band a reputation. DownTown Mystic has got a good
spirit and a good energy . Vocally and instrumentally, DownTown Mystic
is a real pleasure: a pure sound with a brilliant producton and top
musicians gives the listener the feeling there is still reasons to hope
in Music. Listen to this band and you'll hear a band with a real musical
personality; a
band that plays with honesty, simplicity, efficiency."
Mike Penard "The DJ" / "American Roots Music" on RadioISA
"Downtown Mystic is a powerful rock band that has the sounds of good old rock and roll. With a hint of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band plus many other great rockers, Downtown Mystic is an uptown band for those who love to rock..." Jeffrey Rubin/BananaPeelRadio "Down Town Mystic creates real and important soul music. This music is not to be missed and should be a 'must listen' for anyone who loves roots and soul music." Chris Keaton, Keaton Music Ventures "One of the best albums of the year"...John Shelton Ivany "If I were in a dive bar somewhere in Texas, surrounded by guys in dirty cowboy boots having a cold beer after a hard day's work on the ranch, Standing Still is exactly what I would expect to be coming out of the jukebox. A country-rock sound, simple, honest and timeless is what Downtown Mystic brings on Standing Still. Backdoor, the very 1st track, is a humorous story with a great guitar lick and is a true reminder of what "country-rock" really is. It makes me wish there was more of this kind of music on the radio and less of the cheesy country-pop music that seems to have taken over the airwaves. What happened to the classic sounds of bands like CCR, Chuck Berry, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and others? If, like me, you miss good ol' Americana music and find yourself weary of the same stale tracks on your local Classic Rock radio station, get Standing Still. It'll be a refreshing change of pace and a CD you'll listen to again and again. I've been playing it at the office and everyone has a bit more pep in their step and a smile on their face. Thanks Downtown Mystic!" - Delilah Bernstein, Flagship Merchant Services
DownTown Mystic
"DownTown Mystic are able to create an album that will be much more timeless than any of the major label efforts released at the same time"... DownTown Mystic has also been featured on Music Industry compilation cds for Alternative Rock Radio with such artists as: Matchbox 20, The Wallflowers, Santana, Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, Everclear, Vertical Horizon, Beck, David Gray, Pete Yorn, System Of A Down, Korn, A Perfect Circle, Lifehouse, Patti Smith, Dandy Warhols, Blur, Travis, Fiona Apple, Eels, Supergrass, to name a few. “With harmonies reminiscent of Poco and early Eagles, it’s hard not to sing along with DownTown Mystic”… 
"unpretentious spirited music with personality and an endless flow of energy that is simply irresistible"... 
Artist Representation: Management 22
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