Paul "Pip" Everett (vocals)
Terry Linehan (guitar,vocals)
Eric "the whip" Fontana (guitar,vocals)
Jack McKenna (bass)
Paul Myers (drums) hope anchor-means to an end
Jesus and Mary Chain, The Cure, The Clash, David Bowie, The Replacements, Generation X, Psychedelic Furs, Husker Du, U2, The Ramones, T-Rex, Brian Wilson, and The Ronettes.
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Hope Anchor - The City Limits EP Review -75 Or Less
"This Providence, Rhode Island-based band’s influences are in the range of The Jesus and Mary Chain and Psychedelic Furs, filled with catchy guitar riffs, punchy vocals, and a production value that’s just clean enough to leave the edges rough. On their debut EP, singer Paul Everett hits the highs and lows and if you don’t have a tear in your eye during "Means to an End", you are dead inside. I considered running away from home after hearing it. Highly recommend to anyone interested in dramatic power rock."
- junco tibet
Released 09.04.2007
www.75orless.com
After touring North America as second guitarist for Green Day in 2005, guitarist Terry Linehan (Waterdog, Frustrators) decided it was time to apply what he had learned and start a band in his native Rhode Island. Having spent months recording home demos, Terry realized he needed a top notch singer to accomplish his vision and turned to Paul Everett, whom he had long admired in bands such as Coat of Arms, Delta Clutch and The Blizzard of 78.
After months more of writing new songs, the two realized they had something great and recruited a band of Providence’s finest. Guitarist Eric Fontana had made his name in local band Mother Jefferson, as well as being a first call studio musician (No Doubt, Dropkick Murphys, Avoid One Thing, The [Amazing] Royal Crowns). Jack McKenna, also of Mother Jefferson and Von Doom, had made the jump from drums to bass and was a perfect fit, as was Paul Myers, who had been bashing the drums in perfect time for Delta Clutch and The Blizzard of 78.
Showing influences such as Jesus and Mary Chain, The Cure, The Clash, David Bowie, The Replacements, Generation X, Psychedelic Furs, Husker Du, U2, The Ramones, T-Rex, Brian Wilson, and The Ronettes, Hope Anchor has opened for several national touring acts, including The Bravery and The Mooney Suzuki.
In April 2007, Hope Anchor recorded a four song E.P., “The City Limits,” with the legendary David Minehan (The Neighborhoods, Paul Westerburg) at his Woolly Mammoth studio (woollymammothsound.net) in Waltham, Ma., now on sale at amiestreet.com/hopeanchor, buzzplay.com/hopeanchor and myspace.com/hopeanchorri.
Several of the new cuts have already gained prime time, lunch hour play on 95.5 WBRU, Providence’s main alt-rock station, and one of the largest radio markets in the New England area.
Performing songs of a post-industrial, small city, their vision is to bring the characters that are Providence to life, in a way that honors Providence’s history and tradition as one of the birthplaces of alternative music, while remaining universal and connected to anyone standing in the outer shadows of their own town, anywhere in the world.
Hey, great show last night. In the first song, I could hear the opening drums of "Just Like honey". You can definitely hear a Marychain influence in there.. Jake's always has quality bands, every time I have gone there. Your sound though sounded too large for that venue.
Good show Saturday. The band sounds better and better every time I hear you play. Paul's balance on stage was amazing!
P.S. Eric, thanks for turning down the collar, though I appreciated the respect you were showing for the 80s. And Terry, keep wearing the Under Armour. It suits you. Gross.
hey hey - this sunday 12/16 "americana breakfast club" brings you THE BOURBON BOYS 11am-1pm free - live and unplugged WHO SAYS THERE"S NO BLUEGRASS IN PROVIDENCE! BRING IT ON! BYO We can provide the fresh squeezed oj & homemade bloody mary mixers!
THE LIBERTY ELM dang good cookin' gosh darn it! 777 ELMWOOD AVE PROVIDENCE RI 02907 401-467-077 the only lil' red 1947 Worcester diner car in Providence you can find it!
Sunday Morning Comin' Down with "AMERICANA BREAKFAST CLUB" at THE LIBERTY ELM Tomorrow 12/2 from 11am-1pm featuring THE BOMBOLEROS! live, free and unplugged
Primarily influenced by the gypsy jazz play of Django Reinhardt, The Bomboleros have a strong latin influence with major nods to American jazz, swing, and old time music. They're also featured in the soundtrack from the feature length film "YOU MUST BE THIS TALL" which opened on September 7, 2007, and documents the long history of Rocky Point Park, the amusement park and Shore Dinner Hall situated along the coast of the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. The soundtrack features 15 tracks by Johnny Carlevale performed by his many musical projects - His Band Of All Stars, The Rollin' Pins, The Acoustic Trio, The Big Kahunays, and The Bomboleros!
BYO Bloodies & Mimosas
and........... WE'VE GOT TREES :) The Liberty Elm now has a limited supply of fresh cut New England-grown holiday trees and wreaths decorated by Tink w/luv for sale out front on the lot
Support local business and New England agriculture and please buy yours from us :) (instead of from the "big box" stores like Lowe's and Home Depot)
"Feed your neighbor!" GIFT CERTIFICATES to The Liberty Elm Diner in any amount Great for friends and family and anybody who likes good coffee, food and music
THE LIBERTY ELM 777 ELMWOOD AVENUE PROVIDENCE RI 02907 401-467-0777 in the little red 1947 Worcester Lunch Car diner across the street from the RIPTA garages just a few blocks from Roger Williams Park<
Hey Guys I wanted to take time to say Thanks for the friend request. I listened to your music and I absolutely love it. I love the song "You Mean Everything" GREAT vocals, great instrumentals. The TOTAL package. So nice to hear that again. PLEASE stay in touch and keep me posted on band news etc. Its great being your new friend. Suzi@suzisrockpage.com
Whats Up! Hope Anchor RI Thanks for the add and support- YOU ROCK! We luv new friends and appreciate you helping us share our music. Our EP and video drops soon so spread the word. Maybe you will luv us enough to put us in your tops! Make sure you stop by and drop us a comment and let us know what song you like best. Thanks for being part of the PB family and have a Rock'n Halloween! How is everything for you?
