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"It’s a highly enjoyable mix of folk rock and indie-pop, all sung with an emphasis on loose harmony and played with an ear for the dramatic. I’m very excited to hear what this band is capable of next."
-James Burns, Pop Headwound
"They do nifty things with banjo, ukulele, and mandolin, but in the context of their anthemic, romantic pop, those instruments don’t sound folksy so much as otherworldly"
-Monica Kendrick, The Chicago Reader
"From the instant Raise High the Roof Beam took the stage, they had their audience in their palms, and gave them a perfectly tousled ride through their seamless catalogue."
-Chris DeSalvo, The Consequence of Sound
"The eclectic five-piece create charming and infectious pop music while utilizing an array of instruments from synthesizers to banjos, ukuleles, and mandolins. An explosion of sound dissolves into earnest lyrics, creating some incredibly catchy multi-layered songs."
-Lisa White, Gapers Block
"Chicago's Raise High the Roof Beam routinely bends happy-sounding instruments and themes and twists them to have an air of sadness, but it's grippingly beautiful nonetheless. (Who said the ukulele can't be depressing?)"
-The Onion
"Their looseness builds and congeals into romantic, driving choruses with a lot of shimmery guitar work. They may be newbies, but they know exactly what they are doing, and they do it well."
-Jessica Hopper, The Chiago Tribune
"Raise High The Roof Beam has given (their songs) a backdrop that makes me want to do a dance that would make the beach movie crowd proud. There's an energy and exuberance and it's just plain fun."
-The Local Tourist
Raise High the Roof Beam is a musical collective consisting of five members: Thomas, Aly, Scott, Josh, and Will. With a wide range of influences and musical styles the quintet offers an energy level and style that is hard to find. The diverse musical interests of the group inform a unique, upbeat sound, and each of the band’s members brings a wide range of influences to the new project. Together since late February, the quintet’s live show is energetic and exciting, always engaging the dancing crowd.
Backing their oft-employed group vocal sing-alongs, the band implements an eclectic array of acoustic and electric instruments, from the rock-standard guitars and synthesizers to the folk-based banjo, ukulele and mandolin to add layer upon layer to their sparkling pop gems. “The band keeps viewers guessing with
unexpected breaks in songs and unpredictable melodies,” says NBC5’s street team.
After two months of live shows, with a growing base of dedicated fans, Raise High the Roof Beam took shelter in their self-built studio to record The Buildup, a five-song EP. After weeks of long days and even longer nights, Raise High the Roof Beam has created a record they can’t wait to share with the Chicago music scene
Currently, Raise High the Roof Beamis recording new tracks and playing lots of shows. The entire band is very excited to play your venue/bar/loft/basement/dungeon/bathroom/industrial warehouse.
If you're interested in booking please contact Thomas: tfricilone [at] gmail.com or 7087321030
Email RHTRB at raisehightheroofbeammusic@gmail.com
Watch:
Ancestors (Live at Cal's)
Break My Heart In Two (Live at Silvies)
Downtown Towers (Live at Silvies)
Foxtrot at the Sock Hop (Live at Silvie's)
Break My Heart In Two (Live at The Castaway Collective)
Bands we have enjoyed playing with: (in no particular order)
AtlAtl / These United States / The Black Fortys / The Loneliest Monk / Finn Riggins / Jared Mees and the Grown Children / The Deadbees / Reddelicious / The Pomegranates / Ladybird / The Brother Whys / Tacoma Narrows / Thunder Power / Sweet Pea
