Mike Herrera's Tumbledown

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Mike Herrera's Tumbledown
Origin Bremerton, Washington, United States
Genres Alternative country, cowpunk
Years active2007–present
LabelsEnd Sounds, Cafeina Riot Radio
Members
Website tumbledownhq.com

Mike Herrera's Tumbledown is an alternative country band from Bremerton, Washington consisting of MxPx guitarist/vocalist Mike Herrera and Rocky Point All Stars (Jack Parker, Marshall Trotland, and Harley Trotland). [1] [2] The name "Tumbledown" comes from a line of a Woody Guthrie song. [3] They are currently signed to End Sounds, which is based in Austin, Texas. [4] In Mexico, they are signed to Cafeina Riot Radio Records. [5]

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History

Herrera had first explored country music while in MxPx in 2005, with the track "Late Again" from the Panic album, which featured Parker on guitar. [6] According to Herrera: "After that, I knew what I wanted to do with Tumbledown." [6] In November 2007, Herrera formally announced the Tumbledown project. [7] In January 2008, a music video was released for "Atlantic City", followed by one for "Ballad of a Factory Man" two months later. [8] [9]

The group released a self-titled debut album on May 19, 2009. [10] The Aquarian Weekly gave it an 'A' rating, with reviewer Alexa Gilmartin calling it "a solid, enjoyable record...a taste of country for the non-believers". [1] In August and September 2009, they went on a co-headlining US tour with Straylight Run frontman John Nolan. [11] On September 2, 2009, a music video was released for "Butcher of San Antone", directed by Joe the Visualist. [12]

In 2010 the band release the Live in Tulsa album, recorded the previous year. [13]

In October 2010, the band's second studio album, Empty Bottle, was released on End Sounds. [14]

The group performed on the Vans Warped Tour in 2014. [15]

Influences and sound

Herrera has pointed out that he has been writing country songs since 1998, and that this project has been long-awaited. He has cited Whiskeytown, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Bill Monroe among influences. He explained his move into country music: "I've always liked country. I think the first song I ever learned to sing was Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again." When I write punk songs, I do it on an acoustic guitar, so it was just a natural progression to write more folk type songs." [3] The band's music has been described as "a twangy mashup of country, folk, and punk sounds featuring acoustic guitar and upright bass". [6] The band has often covered MxPx songs at their shows.

Discography

Extended plays

Full-length albums

Singles

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References

  1. 1 2 Gilmartin, Alexa (2009) "Tumbledown Mike Herrera's Tumbledown", The Aquarian Weekly , May 28, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2015
  2. ↑ Wilson, Kelly (2009) "MxPx Lead Singer Brings Country/Rockabilly Side Project to Yucca Tap Room", Phoenix New Times , March 20, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2015
  3. 1 2 Smyers, Darryl (2010) "Q&A + Bonus MP3: Mike Herrera of Tumbledown (and MxPx) Talks Going Country, Covering His Own Songs and The Current Debate on Immigration.", Dallas Observer , November 5, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2015
  4. ↑ "Rowdy 'Tumbledown' hits the LBC". Archived from the original on April 20, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Tumbledown", Cafeina Riot Radio Records, archived from the original
  6. 1 2 3 Lake, Dave (2011) "MxPx's Mike Herrera: Still Punk ", Seattle Weekly , May 10, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2015
  7. ↑ Paul, Aubin (November 2, 2007). "Mike Herrera (MxPx) releases solo/country project". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  8. ↑ Reinecker, Meg (January 27, 2008). "Tumbledown (Mike Herrera): 'Atlantic City'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  9. ↑ Paul, Aubin (March 3, 2008). "Tumbledown (Mike Herrera): 'Ballad of a Factory Man'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  10. ↑ Paul, Aubin (March 25, 2009). "Tumbledown (Mike from MxPx) announce debut full length". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  11. ↑ White, Adam (August 11, 2009). "Tumbledown (Mike Herrera of MxPx) with John Nolan (of Straylight Run)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  12. ↑ Paul, Aubin (September 2, 2009). "Tumbledown: 'Butcher of San Antone'". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Mike Herrera's Tumbledown to release live album", punknews.org, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2015
  14. ↑ Allen, James "Empty Bottle Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 29, 2015
  15. ↑ Smith, Troy, L. (2014) "15 must-see acts on the 2014 Vans Warped Tour (photo gallery)", cleveland.com, July 14, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2015
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