Poppy Bristow
(Fresh on the Net)
"Psychedelic-indie trio Girl for
Samson may hail from Kansas City,
but press play on Cigarette and its
funky bass, baggy-beat percussion,
and Inspiral Carpets organ accents
will fire you straight through a
wormhole to 90s Manchester or
Liverpool. In its synthesis of
cool-cat detachment and oracular
yearning, the lead vocal recalls the
pleasing retro-pop tang of La's
frontman Lee Mavers, a comparison
matched by the track's gleaming
popcraft.
Cigarette is carved from clattering,
grooving instrumentation which the
impeccable production clips into a
crisp and catchy shape, giving every
part a chance to shine rather than
clumping it all together in a foggy
purple haze. Girl for Samson's fifth
album, Blend all the Seasons, is
due out at the beginning of 2025.
What a way to start a year!"
American Pancake
"Kansas City, Missouri based
Girl for Samson and the cagey,
dreamy indie rock sonic indie film
"You Better Run" runs on evocative
vox and surfy western noir sonic
atmospheres."
Wax Vinyl Records
"The track showcases a subtle
bass and drums backing, layered
with organs, recorders, and
descending patterns, along with
gentle piano flourishes. As the
vocals enter, the arrangement
evolves into a confident groove,
supported byrich backing vocals
that enhance its majesticquality.
The dynamic shifts in pace and
mood allow the song's intricate
structure to shine."
American Pancake
"The Real Flower Pots and the
austere/audacious art rock
atmospheres of "Pigeon Falls"
will take you on a bold dream
while listening to lovely vocals
telling stories behind the green
curtain. Lovely stuff."
Mike Mineo
"A stirringly hypnotic rock sound
glows onThe Real Flower Pots'
"Storm Shelter,"enthralling in its
absorbing vocal harmonies and
an array of intriguing
instrumentation - from twangy lap
steel shimmering to illuminated
keys. "
American Pancake
"The free falling bending realities
of "Storm Shelter" by Kansas
City,Missouri's The Real Flower
Pots, the pretty much brand new
project Girl for Samson band
mates Patrick Meagher
& Johnny Marie, is so comely
that it feels like an introduction to
a film, the kind of song that you
listen to with an audience in a
dark theater amped up to
escape for awhile."
Mars
From The Green Piano
Single released October 6, 2020
Johnny Marie - Vocals, Keyboards,
Guitars, Percussion
Danny Button - Guitars
Chris Ruzich - Bass, Vocals
Allen Johnston - Drums
Shannon Swift - Vocals
Mixed & Mastered by
Patrick Meagher
Her Bows
Released October 27, 2016
Downtempo (33%)
Ambient (25%)
Experimental Electronic (16%)
Synthpop (12%)
Shadows fall from around her bows
(It's who you know)
Fingers caught and she's not letting go
(It's who you know)
Jackson Browne
From the album Gardenaire
Single released May 5, 2017
Johnny Marie - Vocals, Keyboards,
Guitars, Percussion
Chris Ruzich - Bass, Vocals
Allen Johnston - Drums
Kansas City composer Patrick
Meagher's solo project YesNoYes
released on January 25, 2019.
Patrick is also a singer/songwriter
for Girl for Samson and The
Real Flower Pots.
The Balancing Act
Visit We're Not Lost and
celebrate the music of The
Balancing Act, the IRS act...
Jimmie Driftwood
Learn about the man whose
songs were recorded by such
stars as Eddy Albert, Johnny
Horton and Johnny Cash
Jolly Band Name
of the Week
You are either living up to or
overcoming your band name
choice. Here's a list of
some of my favorites I've
seen in playlists lately:
Mateus
"Ethereal soundscapes put to an
Eastern European waltz. Good
melodic singing, almost chilling,
but warm at the same time. Very
European in approach."
Evaluate 29
From Sweet, Soft Gollum
Single released November 8, 2022
Johnny Marie - Loops, Guitar,
Vocals, Synth, Percussion
Patrick Meagher - Guitar, Synth,
String Arrangement, Percussion
Dave Swiercinsky - Bass
Jerry Riccardi - Drums
Produced by Johnny Marie &
Patrick Meagher
Mixed and Mastered by
Patrick Meagher
B-Side Guys
Surreal Storytelling: Johnny Marie's
"Bobby" Blends Dream and Reality
In "Bobby," Johnny Marie weaves a
surreal narrative through psychedelic
sounds, exploring identity's fluidity
while highlighting collaborative
musicianship and emotional depth.
Green lights pierce the darkness
as Johnny Marie's "Bobby" unfolds
like a fever dream, pulling listeners
into a surreal narrative that defies
easy categorization. The Kansas
City songwriter, known for his work
across multiple projects including
Girl for Samson and The Real
Flower Pots, has crafted a
psychedelic portrait that
transforms personal pronouns
and perspectives with the fluid
logic of a dream.
Telly Tavares
Embarking on an unfamiliar
journey and not bringing a
lot of comfort food. I am
however bringing lots of
friends. Hoping the
challenge results in
some interesting music
in 2025.
