The Nonchalants
Drive
© 1999 The Nonchalants (636876183129)
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A recipe for good times -- great songs, tight harmonies, amazing energy and shake well. Featuring Jean Synodinos.
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The Nonchalants (1997-2001) featured award-winning performing songwriter Jean Synodinos and self-proclaimed "road warrior" Steve Uhler. Based in Austin, TX, they also took their dynamic performances to some of the finest venues across the US -- from the Bitter End in NYC to Portafino Presents in Monterey, CA. Acoustic Guitar Magazine wrote of them, "Vibrant... energetic vocals and twin guitars make sharp, savvy acoustic music."
On DRIVE (1999), Jean and Steve were joined in the studio by Austin notables Glenn Kawamoto (bass and production) and Paul Pearcy (drums/percussion). Other Austin guest artists of note included: Marvin Dykhuis (mandolin, electric guitar), Sara Hickman and Ruthie Foster (background vocals), Chip Dolan (piano/organ), Gary Primich (harmonica) and Gene Elders (violin).
SO... WASSUP WITH THE NONCHALANTS SINCE 2001?
Jean Synodinos has continued performing at acoustic venues and festivals across the country as a solo artist and with her band in Austin, TX. She's released two solo CDs, "Lucky" (2003) and "Breathe" (2006). (Listen to both and read the reviews here on CDBaby!) Visit Jean's website for the whole story and gigs in your area: www.jeansynodinos.com, or be Jean's friend on MySpace at www.myspace.com/jeansynodinos
Steve Uhler is a freelance writer and film critic living in Austin. His reviews, articles and columns have appeared in major newspapers throughout America, including The Austin American Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Miami Herald, The Austin Chronicle, and The New York Times wire service. His popular book, 'A Movie A Day', was published in 2001 by Berkley (Penguin/Putnam). Richard Roeper of Ebert & Roeper and the Movies raves "Witty, fun and insightful. A real treat for any movie lover!" Read more about Steve at www.steveuhler.com.
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Amazing
author: Rambles Music MagazineThis is an amazing achievement... The guitar work is beautiful, the harmonies do wonders and the range is perfect.
Irresistably catchy
author: Shredding PaperThis gal/guy duo kicks things off with an irresistably catchy title track. Jean is a heck of a singer.
A miracle cure for the blues
author: Burn Yer Radio EzineThe Nonchalants' DRIVE is a miracle cure for the blues. It's hip, funny and increcibly varied. Both Steve Uhler and Jean Synodinos are exceptional songwriters. And Jean's voice is exquisite... The Nonchalants' DRIVE is so much fun I'm afraid it'll be outlawed some day.
Synodinos is a wonderful singer
author: Michael Corcoran, Austin American-StatesmanJean Synodinos and Steve Uhler tramp down the folk-pop terrain with a satchel of songs that are greatly aided by the pristine vocals of Synodinos and economical guitar-playing of Uhler. The breezy title track opens the album with grea promise, and throughout the next 10 songs are flashes of greatness... Synodinos is a wonderful singer.
The Nonchalants mean business
author: David Okamoto, The Dallas Morning NewsLaced with biting humor and bouncy elements of power pop, country and zydeco, DRIVE is a bittersweet but inspiring album about escape and the pursuit of happiness... Ms. Synodinos, with her deceptively angelic voice, infuses their music with a soulful, sardonic edge that makes it clear that The Nonchalants mean business.
Pack Up Those Kisses
author: Lee ArmstrongNonchalants' "Drive" is a delightful independent country set by these denizens of Austin. These tunes set your toe tapping and are delivered with gusto. "My Baby Ain't Got No Money" has Steve Uhler up front on vocals that is a lighthearted happy tune about priorities & values. "Best Not Call Me Ma'am" has Jean Synodinos on lead vocals on a down-home boogie that'd make Marcia Ball blush! "Boomerang Love" is a clever track with barrelhouse piano & a few tasty hooks thrown into the mix. The set ends with "Sweet Mystery" that has a lovely melody and the theologically challenging lyric that we are God & just forgot. Most would probably agree that the best track is the catchy title track that opens the set, "I'm tired of talking about it; I believe we talked it to death; I'm all out of love, out of words & I'm out of breath. You say my kisses don't take you so far, time to pack up those kisses, gas up the car & drive til I can't see your face in the mirror." My favorite track is the uncharacteristically slow "Home," an aching country heartbreaker, "Your lawyer says I can have that small house. Well thanks, but I won't stay another night. Now the ring on my finger taps the wheel as I linger over whether to turn left or right." This is a good set, bright enough to hold the attention and make repeated play a pleasure. Enjoy!
great material
author: underground willieI was very impressed with the singing, song writing and over all quality of this cd. In listening to this a few times I had to wonder why this group is not famous by now. Songs are radio friendly. Hope they do well.