Lindsay’s confident, roots-rocking record features inspired performances by his veteran band and some of New York’s finest musicians, burning through 10 songs in his trademark concept format. With lyrical craftsmanship, he transports listeners to vivid places and times, igniting a renewed sense of hope and purpose in a world long overdue for Revival.
Reviews:
– “Brian Lindsay’s Revival is a redemption-seeking, guitar twangin’, walls shakin’, rubber burnin’ good time.” – Frank De Blase, Rochester Beacon
– “With lyrics like ‘Tonight when the sun goes down, we’re gonna paint this town, paint a masterpiece and then we’ll burn it down,’ it’s time to put the fire department on standby.” – Jeff Spevak, Rochester City News
– “Brian Lindsay delivers the ultimate riff-licked revival, tapping into Springsteen and Ryan Adams-esque melodicism.” – Amelia Vandergast, ANR Factory
– “Straight-up genius songwriting and perfect lyricism.” – Jer@SBS
Past Highlights:
– The Crossing (2005): Single “Eastside of the River” charted for eleven weeks and was featured on over 45 Triple-A radio stations.
The success from “The Crossing” helped secure an invitation to perform on the coveted OnStage Concert Series recorded and broadcast from Rochester’s PBS affiliate, WXXI TV which resulted in a live DVD release.
– Esperanza (2009): “King of the Mountain” topped WOCM 98.1 for two weeks and was featured on ESPN’s NASCAR Now.
– The Monkey, The Tango and the Boogaloo (2014): Featured “Heart and Soul”, played on over 50 Triple-A radio stations.
The Brian Lindsay Band has performed with The Smithereens, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Shooter Jennings, Donna the Buffalo, Poppa Chubby, The Outlaws, Willie Nile, Grand Funk Railroad and The Little River Band.
Performance locations :
Lilac Festival, Oswego Harbor Festival, Bands on the Bricks, Corn Hill Arts Festival, Park Avenue Festival, Party in the Park, Pinegrove Festival, Canandaigua Arts Festival , Concerts at Point of the Bluff, Fringe Festival .
Connect with Brian Lindsay:
Website: brianlindsay.net
