Andy Browne Troupe – Fires the Big Cannon with “Zazel”

Andy Browne Troupe – Fires the Big Cannon with “Zazel”

 “…Zazel is everything.  I’m here to reintroduce her to the world and give away the keys to Houdini’s estate...” – Andy Browne
Andy Browne TroupeBack Stage Indie Report was excited  to have an opportunity to be come fans of The Andy Browne Troupe!  With influences ranging from Chuck Berry to Miles Davis to David Bowie, the music of The Andy Browne Troupe is never at a loss for words on “Zazel,” the band’s first album. Though some influences may be more apparent than others, rest assured that the Andy Browne Troupe is no tribute band to a bygone era, but rather a group with its feet firmly planted in the present and a voice all its own.
The CD takes its name from English-born Rosa Richter, who rose to fame in the late 1800s performing as “Zazel,” the first human cannonball. Known for her beauty and daring, the 16-year-old Victorian daredevil wowed audiences in the UK and US with an act that was equal parts illusion and fact. Where “traditional” aerialists relied solely on their strength, human cannonballs like Zazel and those who followed depended on mathematics and a bit of luck. When her luck ran out, Zazel faded into obscurity, but it is from her leaps of faith and departure from tradition that the Andy Browne Troupe draws inspiration.
From introspective tunes like “Sacred Cow” and “Southern Rain” to straight-ahead rock tracks like “Virginia Please” and the Peter Buck (R.E.M.) produced “My Little Stone,” the soulful wash of “Down (come on)” favored by Grammy Award Winning artist Anthony Hamilton.
The Andy Browne Troupe offers a thoughtful mix of music that reminds listeners how good indie artists can be. Andy Browne hits the mark, delivering southern-flavored music with a DIY/punk rock sensibility.
Browne’s Troupers: Dean Browne (bass), Jeff Ford (guitar),Pito Monteguedo (percussion) and Shayne Cool (trombone).
“…Former Nightporters singer and guitarist salutes the teen girl credited as the first human cannonball…” – Doug Deloach – Creative Loafing ( Atlanta, Ga.)
Andy Browne TroupeAs you dig through Zazel you can’t help but wonder if Browne’s songs are cultivated from his own life as a musician. The songs are told from a person that has lived a life with its fair share of ups and downs many of them relating to being a musician. Music should elicit some form of a response from the listeners and Zazel does just that. It is not a record that will hook you from the start it will require a few spins to let everything sink in, then you can see how good it is. Go sample Zazel from the Andy Browne Troupe you will not regret it.
“…Andy Browne Troupe dishes out a fine collection of tunes with “Zazel”…” – Chris Martin – Atlanta Auditory Association

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“… I always listen with a pure heart and ears as you can’t fake good music, some try, few succeed…” –  Anthony Wilson – New Mexico (Alberquque)





Back Stage  Indie Report Talks With The Andy Browne Troupe…
Where are you from?: Atlanta Georgia
How has your location influenced your music?: It’s a Wonderful Place
Who are your heroes?: David Bowie Radiohead Bob Dylan Rolling Stones Tina Turner Harry Houdini
What is your favorite piece of gear and why?: Gretsch 6120
What are you going to be working on the next 6 months?: Two new albums / Southern Tour
What have you been doing the last 6 months?: Writing
Where can our readers go to hear your music?: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yNhsImezdxHb4F6FPFJCx

The Andy Browne Troupe
Swing Hard Records/High Wire Productions
HighwireMgmt@gmail.com
https://andybrownetroupe.net
Phone: 609-977-1185
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