Colorado Progressive Rock Trio
The Bannetones are an indie/progessive rock trio with elements of pop, punk, jazz, and reggae. Band members Wallace (guitar/lead vocals), Johnny (bass/vocals), and Will (drums/vocals) began playing together in January, 2020 after realizing their unique musical chemistry. The ‘tones wrote their initial set of songs and honed their sound during a tumultuous year which, in addition to a global pandemic, included several personal challenges for the members that helped them appreciate, prioritize, and pursue their music as a positive creative outlet.
Their freshman album, Unusually Doleful (released July of 2021), reflects this strenuous period by acknowledging and facing life’s difficulties while celebrating the opportunity to share with others and grow. Wallace’s lyrics highlight the role of relationships in every-day life all the way up to global societal topics such as religion and climate change. Bannetones shows can range from full on original rock sets to gentle folk; they’ve been known to cover Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, and The Police with many selections betwixt. In their music, The Bannetones focus on keeping things interesting, dynamic, and, above all, fun! It has to groove!
Narrator
Favorite review so far is ‘weird bop’…but we think they meant ‘pop’! What do you think? ‘Narrator’ marks the first single departure from the debut album, as the ‘tones drift farther into the prog-pop label. What’s it about? Well, inner-narrations of course, and the types of let downs that occur when we mis-interpret scenarios and interactions. Enjoy!
Agnostics Anthem
The intro lays the groove, the verses lay the grievance, and the chorus sends it home; my heart is safe without you. Some religions espouse being saved as an exclusive club. We reject this. This song is a party about accepting the world for what it is: full of love.
Empathy
The Bannetones sound is firmly established with their first single. This song features a driving guitar riff and strong lyrics prior to the full band drop into a grooving shuffle accompanied by a floating bassline. The spacey and raw appeal continues to a major climax and resolves with the final chorus.
Highlights
Frozen Dead Guy Days - Festy debut - March 2022
Globe Hall Single Release Show - December 2021
SOLD OUT Album Release Show at Lost Lake Lounge - July 2021
Summer 2021 Shows - Herman’s Hideaway, Sante Fe Artwalk, Martin Acres Music Showcase, Longmont Skatefest, Tennyson Artwalk, Goosetown Tavern, Vision Quest Brewery, Your Mom’s House
Lost Lake Benefit Shows - April 2021
Album Recording at Airbnb (converted into recording studio) in Buena Vista - December 2020
Debut Show Herman’s Hideaway Set - October 2020
Live Demo at The Keep - August 2020
Press Reviews
The Bannetones Rise In Colorado’s Music Scene
303 Magazine, Andrew Venegas
Making beats and baking bread are two hobbies that don’t often go hand in hand. But in The Bannetones’ case, it’s a part of their band practice. These days, social rituals as common as breaking bread and playing jams together feel like a delicacy, but that hasn’t slowed The Bannetones from their rise in the Denver music scene.
New Colorado Music You Should Know - July Edition
303 Magazine, Mariah Hansen
Featured Agnostic’s Anthem:
“The first single to be released off The Bannetones’ upcoming album and the third ever release from the band, “Agnostic’s Anthem” is a slow and groovy track that explores religious themes. The song pushes back against stereotypical ideas of salvation, instead of seeing the beauty in the world as it currently stands independent of an afterlife.”
The Bannetones: A Band of Bread Makers
Indie/Progressive Rock Trio Drops New Single, Discusses Music Making Amid Tragedy
The Source. Written By Nataleah Small, May 10th 2021
Stage Plot
The Bannetones
Wallace - Guitar/Lead Vocals
Johnny - Bass/Vocals
Will - Drums/Vocals
Booking Inquiries:
thebannetones@gmail.com
775-225-8091 (Will’s cell phone - feel free to text or call)