The Congress http://thecongressmusic.com Rock and Roll Thu, 17 May 2012 19:52:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Listen Up Denver paints a picture of the CD release party.. http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/05/listen-up-denver-paints-a-picture-of-the-cd-release-party/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/05/listen-up-denver-paints-a-picture-of-the-cd-release-party/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 18:26:41 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=775 Continue reading →]]> Review: The Congress – May 4th – The Bluebird Theatre by Brian Turk, photos by Jim Mimna

“The Congress can get a room moving, and their constant shout outs to other local musicians and their fans made me see why Denver and the rest of the country are eating these guys up. They are good old boys whose only goal is to steamroll a room with down home rock and roll.”

“A truly powerful power-trio; Jonathan Meadows, Mark Levy and Scott Lane put the pedal to the floor from the first note, and they kept it full throttle all night long.”

“Yes, this band will remind you of some amazing bands from the past, but that is simply because good straight forward rock just isn’t heard as much nowadays. By no means are these guys recreating a sound that’s already been heard; they are drawing on the roots of pure rock and giving it a feel all their own.”

“This is not a jam band, this is a rock band that can jam. The vintage sound really came through on ‘Distance,’ and I would bet that you could slip that song into a classic rock radio station’s programming and listeners would be calling in wanting to know who that was and why they don’t remember that song from back in the day.”

Read the whole article here.

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/05/listen-up-denver-paints-a-picture-of-the-cd-release-party/feed/ 0 “Whatever You Want” is available now!! http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/05/whatever-you-want-is-available-now/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/05/whatever-you-want-is-available-now/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 18:29:54 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=751 Continue reading →]]> We’ve just released our album today. See below what Westword and MusicMarauders had to say about it.

Get it on iTunes or our store link above

“With the act’s debut long-player, Whatever You Want, the outfit comes through with twice the swagger and sounds even more rocking and refined as it mixes in elements of guitar-heavy Southern rock infused with vibrant vocals and a heaping helping of soul.” continue reading from Westword
“The Congress is a breakout rock band from Denver, Colorado. Their new album Whatever You Want is a complex and powerful demonstration of what modern day rock and roll can be. The heavy hitting songs shock listeners with their rich rhythms but are balanced by Jonathan Meadows’ poignant vocals. Tracks like “Keep Virginia” and “Johan Gideon” exemplify the authoritative songwriting that has become a hallmark of The Congress. The musicianship of the band percolates to the forefront of Whatever You Want with solid grooves and scorching guitar work.” continue reading from MusicMarauders

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/05/whatever-you-want-is-available-now/feed/ 0 This Friday is the album release/Bluebird show in Denver! + new video! http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/04/this-friday-is-the-album-releasebluebird-show-in-denver-new-video/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/04/this-friday-is-the-album-releasebluebird-show-in-denver-new-video/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:12:49 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=742 Continue reading →]]> We are releasing “Whatever You Want” on Friday!

We are also playing the Bluebird Theater in Denver, click here for tickets that come with free tracks!

Click “download” to get a free track from ‘Whatever You Want’

Also, here’s a new video from Butchertown Pub and Visual Space Media in Louisville, KY!

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/04/this-friday-is-the-album-releasebluebird-show-in-denver-new-video/feed/ 0 Free track from “Whatever You Want” / buy tickets to the Bluebird! http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/04/whatever-you-want-presale-now-running-download-the-title-track-for-free/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/04/whatever-you-want-presale-now-running-download-the-title-track-for-free/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:40:24 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=631 Continue reading →]]> Whatever You Want

The Congress is releasing their debut full length album “Whatever You Want,” kicking it off with a release party at the Bluebird Theater on May 4, 2012 (with special guests The Oak Creek Band and Musketeer Gripweed). Click here to buy will-call tickets to the Bluebird that come with 3 tracks off the album, as well as 1 track from Oak Creek’s upcoming album “Footprints.” Click the “download” button below for a free track from The Congress!

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/04/whatever-you-want-presale-now-running-download-the-title-track-for-free/feed/ 0 The Congress’ debut full length album “Whatever You Want” to be released on May 4, CD release party at the Bluebird Theater! http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/03/the-congress-debut-full-length-album-whatever-you-want-to-be-released-on-may-4-cd-release-party-at-the-bluebird-theater/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/03/the-congress-debut-full-length-album-whatever-you-want-to-be-released-on-may-4-cd-release-party-at-the-bluebird-theater/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:41:00 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=599 bluebirdposter

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/03/the-congress-debut-full-length-album-whatever-you-want-to-be-released-on-may-4-cd-release-party-at-the-bluebird-theater/feed/ 0 Heading to California next week.. dates: http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/03/heading-to-california-next-week-dates/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/03/heading-to-california-next-week-dates/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:43:36 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=593

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/03/heading-to-california-next-week-dates/feed/ 0 Leaving for tour tomorrow (dates below), New video from John B Pepe!, photos from Nicholas Stock/musicmarauders http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/02/new-video-from-john-b-pepe/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/02/new-video-from-john-b-pepe/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:25:32 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=574 Continue reading →]]>

Feb east coast dates!

02/08/12 Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads w/ B-Side Ramblers
02/09/12 Carbondale IL – Hangar 9 w/ Yellow Dubmarine
02/10/12 Oxford, MS – Oxford Music Festival
02/11/12 Tupelo, MS – Blue Canoe
02/12/12 Atlanta, GA – Five Spot w/Homefront
02/13/12 Asheville, NC – Jack of The Wood
02/15/12 Charlotte, NC – Double Door Inn
02/16/12 Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House w/Eric Lindell
02/17/12 Richmond, VA – The Camel w/Compass Rose Orchestra
02/18/12 Norfolk, VA – The Jewish Mother w/House on Fire
02/19/12 Roanoke, VA – Martin’s Downtown w/Josh Hisle & Ryan Kralik
02/20/12 Columbus, OH – Woodlands Tavern w/Dangermuffin
02/21/12 Cincinnati, OH – Stanley’s w/Rumpke Mountain Boys
02/23/12 Cape Girardeau, MO – Pitter’s w/Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

And thanks Nicholas Stock of musicmarauders.com for the photos from Cervantes!

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Article HERE!

Including guest appearances by Scott Messersmith, Joey Porter, Dan Schwindt, and Pete Wall of the Motet!

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2012/01/download-for-free-our-show-from-cervantes-ballroom-last-night/feed/ 0 Steamboat Springs article http://thecongressmusic.com/2011/12/steamboat-springs-article/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2011/12/steamboat-springs-article/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:22:36 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=542 Here‘s an article about the first night of our New Years run in Steamboat Springs, enjoy!

]]> http://thecongressmusic.com/2011/12/steamboat-springs-article/feed/ 0 The Congress online store now up! http://thecongressmusic.com/2011/12/the-congress-online-store-now-up/ http://thecongressmusic.com/2011/12/the-congress-online-store-now-up/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:25:26 +0000 admin http://thecongressmusic.com/?p=540 T-shirts, stickers, CDs, and pint glasses are available via our new online store for physical goods, check it out here!

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