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Two Gallants
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folk, indie, indie rock, saddle creek, alternative… see all
Ever since 2002 when Adam Stephens (guitar/vocals/harmonica) and Tyson Vogel (drums/vocals) began making noise at house parties and on street corners they’ve slowly been carving out their own creative space. In a world where bigger is often considered better and quality is sacrificed with ease, Two Gallants have risen against the tide with their cathartic, stripped-down sound and depth of material to forge an intimate bond with a wide array of fans.
“The intensity of our interaction while playing is clearly quite different” explains Stephens. “I think it’s the product of both of us pushing our own selves so hard and so far that out of necessity we have to lean upon each other to keep from flying off the track.”
There is no substitute for an honest, deep connection built on trust and respect. Through the shared experience of growing up together in San Francisco, Two Gallants have pushed each other into a unique and timeless spectrum of music. They craft emotional, visceral, intelligent songs that remind us of America’s folk, country, and blues traditions but are fueled with the energy of punk. Through Stephens’ first-person narratives, murder ballads, and drunken outlaw tales, Two Gallants have taped into the universal struggle of the human condition as they channel the pain of men twice their age.
“The intensity of our interaction while playing is clearly quite different” explains Stephens. “I think it’s the product of both of us pushing our own selves so hard and so far that out of necessity we have to lean upon each other to keep from flying off the track.”
There is no substitute for an honest, deep connection built on trust and respect. Through the shared experience of growing up together in San Francisco, Two Gallants have pushed each other into a unique and timeless spectrum of music. They craft emotional, visceral, intelligent songs that remind us of America’s folk, country, and blues traditions but are fueled with the energy of punk. Through Stephens’ first-person narratives, murder ballads, and drunken outlaw tales, Two Gallants have taped into the universal struggle of the human condition as they channel the pain of men twice their age.
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Two Gallants - Despite What You've Been Told
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Two Gallants - The Hand That Held Me Down
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You Losin' Out
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Two Days Short Tomorrow
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Fail Hard to Regain
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Shoutbox
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RedHousePainter wrote:
personal favourite song atm is Threnody :)
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samhenke wrote:
its like if bob dylan had a twin that played the drums and they were born in the 80s... sort of.
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blizzount13 wrote:
If you love them, you have to see them live. It's not an option. Adam sings every song/line/word like it's going to be his last. Tyson plays the drums like a mad man. It's the most emotional musical experience you'll ever witness.
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asmoron wrote:
their sound is so true it almost brings tears to my eyes
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sv76 wrote:
999, the number of the beasts?
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Indexcard wrote:
crow jane is beautiful
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battleaxed wrote:
Anyone know of the significance of nine tracks per full album? The Throes, What the Toll Tells, & Two Gallants all have nine tracks each.
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LeLarsch wrote:
Some Slender Rest's so good.
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rrrOOObbbiiiNNN wrote:
BEST BAND
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postbellum wrote:
galnt/ • adjective 1 brave; heroic. 2 /glant/ (of a man) charming; chivalrous. 3 archaic of fine appearance; grand. • noun /glant/ a man who is charmingly attentive to women. /// They took their name from the same titled short story which you can find in James Joyce's book "Dubliners".
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frankandmerry wrote:
I've heard of someone talking about this band with extreme passion haha. This is the first time I am listening. What's a gallant? Or what does gallant mean?
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las_cruces_jail wrote:
i love this band so hard! those two are fucking unbelievable, they must never stop making music, never!
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bruno_c wrote:
who's gonna save me from myself? -THIS IS A REALLY INTENSE PHRASE.
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Jokeish wrote:
this music comes straight from the heart.
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battleaxed wrote:
"It wasn't me but you who wrote this song." Perhaps my favorite lyric ever. Lyrically & musically I love this band.
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damullah wrote:
they sneaked in my top favorites lists. saw them live two times. absolutely amazing. the best word to describe their music: INTENSE
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natemain wrote:
yes please
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nicoinfurs wrote:
kvlt
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vaarloek wrote:
saw them live. fell in love.
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4Beans wrote:
Tyson Vogel signed on my left shoe as I met him on the way to the toilet..:)
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Events
- Sep 1 Bumbershoot 2008 Seattle Center, Seattle, United States
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Sep
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End of the Road Festival
Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury, United Kingdom
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Two Gallants
Amersham Arms, London, United Kingdom
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Recent Activity
- CaptainAbsurd, haydieg, houghs4s and 25 other people added Two Gallants to their libraries. 16 minutes ago
- HdO-Punk tagged Two Gallants with ‘folk rock’, ‘singer-songwriter’, ‘singer-song’ and ‘folk’. Monday afternoon
- Manatius tagged Two Gallants with ‘menneisyys’. Monday morning
- knockergrowl, helenshep, birdabrae and 4 other people added Two Gallants to their libraries. last month
- Mookie76 tagged Two Gallants with ‘seen live’. last month
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- Djii tagged Two Gallants with ‘indie folk’. last month
- dohnie, Lethe_57, frog42 and 3 other people added Two Gallants to their libraries. last month
- songscape tagged Two Gallants with ‘folk’. last month
- human_future tagged Two Gallants with ‘pukkelpop 2008’. last month
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