Two Guitars, Open Fire, by The Bobbleheads

Two Guitars, Open Fire

by The Bobbleheads

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1.	Johnny Mathis 03:12	buy track
2.	Salzburg Is a City 03:04	buy track
3.	Auffed 03:27	buy track
4.	Someone Special 02:04	buy track

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A blend of glee-club vocals, technical proficiency, pedal-to-the-metal production and bubblegum sensibilities.

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released March 25, 2019

Quirky, quick and mostly queer, The Bobbleheads are San Francisco's premier bubblegum pop trio and they bring you their latest round of riffs and rock, Two Guitars, Open Fire. The EP’s name is taken from the 1959 Johnny Mathis album, Open Fire, Two Guitars, but their styles couldn’t be more different. Two Guitars, Open Fire sews together a blend of pedal-to-the-metal production and bubblegum sensibilities, planting the Bobbleheads firmly on their unique sonic soil. Their glee-club vocals and technical proficiency proliferate throughout the short but oh so sweet 4 song EP. The band is exploring alternative methods of the music business, releasing this as the first of three EP’s, rather than a traditional full length CD. Recorded by fan and friend Chris Xefos (King Missile, Moth Wranglers) in San Francisco.
Formed in 2003, the Bobbleheads, John Ashfield (guitar, vocals), Phil Bulan (drums, vocals), Pat Ennis (bass) have been delighting audiences with their songs of playful yet adult elementary-school infused pop. Their melodies will stick with you long after the song is over, but don’t confuse catchy with kitschy. Their bottom line is held down by Phil’s rock solid drumming and Pat’s technically precise bass lines. John’s lyrics reveal they are happy music geeks, making the perfect 3-minute song and having fun along the way. According to The Bobbleheads, the world isn’t such a bad place after all.
In 2005 the band’s CD Automatic Fun won the Out Music Award for Best New Recording.

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Johnny Mathis 3:19
Salzburg Is A City 3:10
Auffed 3:34
Someone Special• 2:08

John Ashfield - Guitar & Vocals
Phil Bulan - Drums & Vocals
Pat Ennis - Bass

Recorded by Chris Xefos at Broken Radio, assisted by Jenny Thornburg.
Additional recording by John Ashfield at BobbleHeights Studio.
Mixed and mastered by Chris Xefos at Dogpatch Recording.

CD artwork and website by g.b. humphrey.

All songs written by John Ashfield.
© 2008 poppopmusic (BMI)
except * John Ashfield/Mark Smotroff, Sonic Gloo (ASCAP)
© & P 2008 Poppop Records

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The Bobbleheads San Francisco, California

The Bobbleheads are an indie pop-rock band, formed in 2003 in San Francisco, CA. Their sound is best described as upbeat, but sly, hard-hitting pop with melodies that stay with you for days. But don’t confuse catchy with kitchy, they turn a tad serious on their new album, Myths and Fables. ... more

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