"One of the best bands Minnesota's ever produced. (When they play) all-acoustic, ...don't be fooled into thinking that means "quiet" even without amplification, Boiled In Lead can summon up furious punk-folk energy." - The Onion (2004) For close to 24 years, BiL have been innovators in bringing "folk music" kicking and screaming to rock audiences (and rock music to screaming folk audiences!) BiL's many instrumental dance tunes incorporate global influences, rhythms, and melodies that are guaranteed to keep the feet moving. Original songs stick in the mind long after the music is over.The band's current lineup sees the return of original lead singer Todd Menton and the addition of masterful guitarist Dean Magraw alongside the versatile Robin "Adnan" Anders on drums and percussion, Drew Miller on bass and David Stenshoel's soulful fiddle playing.This "neo-classic" BiL lineup has lots of new material to play--they began recording a new album this fall, scheduled for release in 2007.) Enthusiastic, powerful, technically brilliant, playing a wealth of instruments, electric and acoustic, Boiled In Lead routinely blows away preconceptions about independent ways to rock. Or folk. "One of the most innovative world beat bands..." - National Public Radio "...the most important folk-rock band to appear since the 1970s...required listening..." - MusicHound Folk: The Essential Album Guide (1998) "It seems very likely that Boiled in Lead may someday be seen as one of the more interesting and important bridges between world music and rock, with an influence that stretches far beyond its actual record sales."- All Music Guide "BiL sets are always fun, potent, and surprising. Nobody roars, does a jig or a Balkan boogie quite like Boiled in Lead." - Tom Surowicz, Minneapolis Star Tribune |
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