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the graze
The graze is the solo recording/performing project of Seattle songwriter
Louis O'Callaghan. The graze's recently completed first record, Iowa
Anvil, is set for release in July 2004. Advance copies have received
substantial radio play in the Seattle area, most notably on KEXP 90.3 FM,
where the record is in rotation and has appeared on several DJs. top 10
lists. O'Callaghan will be touring solo nationally in support of Iowa
Anvil in July and August 2004.
The graze plays indie folk/rock songs featuring Beatlesque song
structures, with vocals and guitars reminiscent of Neutral Milk Hotel and
Nirvana. As a recording project, the graze includes the above plus drums,
bass, more guitars, and the occasional keyboard instrument. The graze has
been compared to Elliott Smith, Beck, Nick Drake, Thom Yorke, Jeff Mangum,
and Jeff Tweedy. Influences also include Cat Power, Mirah, the
Microphones, the Softies, the Shins, Death Cab for Cutie, Grant Lee
Buffalo, Soundgarden, Built to Spill, Low, Radiohead, Azure Ray, and
Modest Mouse.The graze plays indie folk/rock songs featuring Beatlesque
song structures, with vocals and guitars reminiscent of Neutral Milk Hotel
and Nirvana. As a recording project, the graze includes the above plus
drums, bass, more guitars, and the occasional keyboard instrument. The
graze has been compared to Elliott Smith, Beck, Nick Drake, Thom Yorke,
Jeff Mangum, and Jeff Tweedy. Influences also include Cat Power, Mirah,
the Microphones, the Softies, the Shins, Death Cab for Cutie, Grant Lee
Buffalo, Soundgarden, Built to Spill, Low, Radiohead, Azure Ray, and
Modest Mouse.
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