Sounds From The Superhighway 3

Volume 3

David Porteous - To call David Porteous a workaholic might be an understatement. This may be the hardest workng musician you have never heard of. Porteous already has ten indenpdent releases (since 1999) under his belt, plus songs for an HBO pilot, several tracks for movies, numerous guest appearances, and a tour schedule that might make the average band's head spin. His latest release Missing April is another testament to the talent possessed by this Canadian standout. A documentary on David Porteous is currently in the work and you can expect that to be release early in the new year. Until then, check out his website and his music.

Thee Minks - A power punk trio from Philadelphia, PA that will kick your ass, lay its carcass on the ground, and stomp it to a pulp - but in very loving fashion. How can one not love a band fronted by two ladies (Hope Diamond, Liz Lixx) with a male drummer named Plaything. Currently, the band has produced a four song mini-LP, Songs About Boys, and is currently working on a full-length release which will see the light of day in 2005. While you will not be able to download complete songs from their website, you can hear snippets of two tracks from the mini-LP. Definitely worth keeping an eye on.

The Greenhornes - I had the pleasure of seeing this band about three years ago in Seattle on a bill with Burning Brides. I came away very impressed and wondering why this band wasn't better known. Then I come to learn that bassist Patrick Keeler and drummer Jack Lawrence were the rhythm section for Loretta Lynn's Van Lear Rose, which was produced by Jack White of The White Stripes. Two tracks you can listen to on their website are "Lies" and Hightime." Both have a 60's garage feel that conjures early Kinks or ? & The Mysterians ("96 Tears"). It's that Hammond organ sound that permeated the mid to late 60s. The band is currently working on new material in their native Cincinnati, Ohio. Stay tuned for more info.