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Romantica
Americana / Folk / Pop

"PASTE - TOP 100 ALBUMS OF 2007!"

BELFAST / MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  11/21/2008
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   Romantica: General Info
Member Since6/28/2004
Band WebsiteWWW.ROMANTICAMUSIC.COM
Band MembersBen Kyle, Luke Jacobs, James Orvis, Jessy Greene, Tony Zaccardi
RomanticaAustin

InfluencesWe wear them proudly I guess.
Sounds LikeGram Parsons, Nick Drake, Iron and Wine, Elliot Smith, Ryan Adams, Crosby Stills and Nash, Tom Petty, Wilco, The Wallflowers, Bruce Springsteen, Calexico, Belle and Sebastian, Van Morrison, Sufjan Stevens, Ray Lamontagne, Damien Rice, Old 97's, The Eagles

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Record Label2024 Records
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 6 2008 8:00P
The Fine Line -- FREE SHOW Minneapolis, Minnesota

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4 Stars in Paste! Click on Kanye to read the review!

"YOU'LL WANT TO SAY YOU SAW THEM NOW" Village Voice, NYC

"For anyone worrying that the Americana genre has become a repository of the bad irony of hipsters and has-been quacks, fear not: Romantica is here to save the day. Singer/songwriter Ben Kyle is the latest in a long line of European exports to reinvigorate a genre by reclaiming it as his own—“God walks on the water, I walk through the rain,” he sings. With one foot still in his home country, and one taking a tentative step into the mess of promises and disappointments on the other side of the pond, Kyle and his bandmates dust off the brilliance at the heart of America. Most albums with such ambitious titles fall ?at in their attempt; Kyle—in songs and voice that sit comfortably between Jeff Tweedy and Ryan Adams—dwells comfortably in the long shadows cast by his forefathers while leaving his own undeniable stamp on the proceedings."
David Mead, PASTE Magazine


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peluche





Nov 22 2008 5:28 AM

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The Mad Ripple





Nov 22 2008 1:07 AM

Listen now: "For Banjo Lisa" live at Banjo Jim’s w/Eliza Blue and Fiona McBain


Gang,

I just added this song to my profile. It was recorded live (10/25/08) at Banjo Jim's in NYC on a crappy cassette recorder I use to tape interviews. I switched it on during the gig, and I'm glad I did. I love this song, written that day, and all the people involved. Hope you dig it.

(Thanks to Eclectone's Scott Legere for cleaning up the hiss and making it listenable)

Banjo Lisa Is Everywhere,

Jim

P.S. A little background:

http://www. reveillemag. com/columns/friday-on-my-mind/friday-on-my-mind-banjo-jim-is-everywhere
pedro the rion





Nov 22 2008 12:52 AM

so that drunk woman in the elevator...she was getting back on the elevator when i was getting off. she literally grabbed my coat and tried to get me to go to her room...
D





Nov 21 2008 9:01 PM

Romantica...
Simply awesome! WAY to much fun!
See you soon I hope!

-don
buzzround





Nov 21 2008 6:29 PM

Great show in Raleigh. Nice meeting everyone.
Laurie





Nov 21 2008 3:22 PM

Well that was fun! It's always such a joy to see and hear you guys--we miss you already. I hope you and your families enjoy a beautiful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you again as soon as possible. Thank you for everything; we love you, too.
xo
Jess





Nov 20 2008 8:57 PM

Great show last night!! Please come back to Raleigh soon!!
Woman in the World





Nov 15 2008 12:52 AM

Hello all! You played and sounded terrific last night. It was so very nice to meet you. Hope your travel was safe and continues to be and, more importantly, that you gain many many new appreciators and supporters of your incredible gift in writing, playing, and singing.

I'm posting pictures. Feel free to grab any that might appeal to you.

Oh! And thank you thank you for playing "On My Mind.
" :D
Rosane Carmo





Nov 12 2008 10:08 PM

Thanks for the add...God bless you all!! Your the best!!
Cheers from Rio-Brazil!
fred





Nov 12 2008 5:18 AM

Merci de m'avoir acceptée dans ton monde, et bien venu à toi dans le mien... peace and love
que la musique nous aide au rapprochement des peuples
Au plaisir tchuss fred!
Tylerr





Nov 12 2008 4:18 AM

HA...I Love the music video at the top of your myspace..
StuCat Music





Nov 12 2008 2:51 AM

Thanks for the add. Love the music. I will send my drum students to check out your music.

Peace!
Lubes





Nov 11 2008 7:29 AM

nooo southwest!
R.C.DANIELS BAND GOD LOVES YOU!! AND ME TOO!!





Nov 3 2008 1:33 PM

ROGER LOVES YOUR MUSIC!!! HAVE A GREAT MUSIC DAY!!!!!
FRANCO STEZZI OFFICIAL producer, editor, composer





Nov 2 2008 2:51 AM

Magic music
Zee Zakima


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Oct 30 2008 10:51 PM

Thanks for being a friend, sounds great, do listen to my songs too, and drop me a line

All the best
Zee
Tyler





Oct 30 2008 6:38 PM

COME TO SO CAL!!!!
pedro the rion





Oct 30 2008 1:08 AM

hells yeah!
jessica





Oct 29 2008 6:31 PM

Um.. Houston would be a nice place for a show!
Woman in the World





Oct 29 2008 2:22 AM

Also, while listening to "The Gulf of Mexico" I was reminded of Springsteen's "Brilliant Disguise." There is something familiar between them.

:D See you all so very soon.
Woman in the World





Oct 29 2008 1:29 AM

So, I'm getting ginned up for your St. Louis show--listening to old and new--and just caught the reference to the Walton's...
High on Stress





Oct 28 2008 5:44 PM

congrats on the tour. sounds like a blast.
Trang





Oct 25 2008 12:57 AM

So so so excited you are coming to GEORGIA!!
Pabst/Riverside Theaters & Turner Hall Ballroom





Oct 23 2008 7:45 PM

i hope you're excited to play the Pabst Theater with Carrie Rodriguez in November because we're excited to have you!
The Music Rhino





Oct 23 2008 1:00 AM

Hi Guys, still playing your record, still building for you here, tho now the show is on in Arizona and N Carolina to boot.....on tour this Nov with the wife....Bex Marshall.
www. myspace. com/bexmarshall
we miss you by days....Barry
D





Oct 22 2008 3:40 AM

Was just thinking about you guys and thought I'd check your MySpace only to see that you'll be BACK at the Muse in Charlotte soon!!! Awesome, lookin forward to it, we shall have a pint together!

-don
pedro the rion





Oct 21 2008 3:51 AM

looks like we are playing together soon! its gonna be awesome.
Atlatl





Oct 14 2008 6:58 AM

Thanks for being our pal. Hopefully we see you around sometime.
andré





Oct 13 2008 5:10 PM

Thank you for the add
Woman in the World





Oct 13 2008 2:05 AM

Great new photo! :D
Agnès Osmandjian





Oct 12 2008 9:10 PM

Hi Romantica
Nice name for nice songs ! thanks for this "trip" into your world.

musicalement
Agnès
pedro the rion