Proud Simon

Proud Simon is a five-piece Americana band from Brooklyn, New York. Its members include Brian Keenan (Vocals, Guitar), Adrian Morgan (Bass), Chaim Tolwin (Drums), Avi Pavlovich (Guitar) and Bryan Trenis (Piano, Hammond B3, Rhodes). Their newest album, "Night of Criminals" is due to be released in November 2008.





Night of Criminals

"Night of Criminals" is an ambitious two-act whirlwind of cinematic Americana-tinged indie rock. The two sides of the record tell the story of a single night- the first a testament to workaday hope, anticipation, and revelry, and the second a descent into the darkness, where good intentions find endless obsessions and temptations endure. It will be released on November 11th, 2008. The band will be releasing the record at Pianos on the Lower East Side of Manhattan alongside bands Phonograph and Consider the Source.

Members

Brian Keenan - Electric/Acoustic Guitar, Clarinet, Banjo, Vocals
Adrian Morgan - Electric Bass, Rhodes, Horns, Vocals
Chaim Tolwin - Drums, Vocals
Bryan Trenis - Hammond B3 Organ, Piano
Avi Pavlovich - Electric Guitar

Collaborators

Some of the musicians who have recorded and collaborated with the band include:

Jim Sykes (Marnie Stern) - Drums, Hand Percussion
John Cutler (Greek Embassy) - Hammond B3, Fender Rhodes, Piano
Steve Milton (Lavalier, The Cloud Room) - Accordion
Dave Horowitz (Lavalier, The Cloud Room) - Electric Guitar
Christina Ginger (Anabolics) - Keyboards
Sarah Bowman (Rasputina, The Bowmans) - Cello
Peter Hess (ASM, World/Inferno Friendship Society, Redhooker) - Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Peter Godtfredsen - Juno, Virus TI
Matt Kepler - Percussion
Skye Steele (Skye Steele Quintet, Nation Beat) - Violin
Raphael MacGregor (Nation Beat) - Lap Steel
Mitch Paone (Non-Static) - Piano
Tim Kiah (Nurse Kaya String Quartet) - Upright Bass
Ben Yonda (Cricket Spin)

Discography

Albums
* 2003 Sometimes a Stranger
* 2006 Shoestring Universe
* 2008 Night of Criminals

EPs
* 2004 Leaving EP
* 2005 Victory March Through the Brandenburg Gate EP
 
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