The Wicked Saints on Swoop’s World Late Night

The Wicked Saints

On Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CST, 11pm/EST) we are happy to have Paul McCarty, John Gannon and Brent Michelle of The Wicked Saints as our guest on Swoop’s World Late Night. Recently The Wicked Saints pre-released an EP of several songs slated for their upcoming highly anticipated second album. Paul and John have rocked us in studio on previous occasions and every time has been an awesome memorable experience. This will be our first time hangin with Brent and we’re looking forward to getting to know her and her music also. Whether on stage, in studio, or sitting around having a beer, The Wicked Saints are talented, entertaining, and fun. Join us for what is sure to be a fun time. After our interview with The Wicked Saints we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, as well as our take on all topics, and any interesting news stories of the day. We’ll also be simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com.
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“Our slogan isn’t completely true,” says Wicked Saints lead singer Paul McCarty. “Some is slightly toxic.” Wicked Saints’ music is a cool eclectic mix of styles – from folk-rock, americana, swampy Louisiana grooves to reggae styled pop/blues, a driving beat, or sweet and heartfelt.

Wicked Saints’ second album, Don’t Kill The Blackbird, is nearly complete, and the pre-release EP is out with seven tracks. It’s co-produced by Paul McCarty and Brad Swanson. In addition to Paul, John, Chad and Bobby, featured artists will again include Brent Michelle and David Vidal, as well as guitarist Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros, Lance Herbstrong), Abby Posner (Fiddle & Pine) and Ken Leiboff on banjo, some percussion and drums by producer Brad Swanson, singers Michael Ann, Melody Guy, Jordi Faria, and Justine Willis. Stay tuned!

Their debut CD was partly produced, recorded and mixed by Annie Miles at Studio MRM formerly known as Milestone Recording & Post in Los Angeles (Walkin’ On The Water, The Way I’m Strung, Nothing To See, Died Along The Way & Mama), and the rest recorded at David Vidal’s studio, Wilmac Studio by Max Vidal, and mixed by David Williams at Melrose Music Studios.

Paul McCarty sings lead, and plays guitar and harmonica. He was raised in a musical family in the musical city of New Orleans, and was a music composition major at Loyola University of New Orleans with a background in indie film scoring. He currently holds the record for most mentions of music in his bio.

Although folk-influenced, his songs seek stranger directions melodically, harmonically and lyrically, sometimes drawing upon his childhood influences like Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot and Led Zeppelin, and sometimes resorting to some college-knowledge. “I almost always start with a groove and a melody and then fit words into the melody. Each individual song might have it’s own message. For example, Todd Palin should leave his wife, or Paul will never have a successful relationship, or Be kind to blackbirds.”

Born in New Orleans, Paul is a lifelong Saints fan, thus the band name.“New Orleans has a great musical tradition as everyone knows. I’m less influenced by it than you would think I am, but more influenced by it than I think I am.”

John Gannon, Wicked Saints’ drummer, has dubbed himself the most oxymoronic Wicked Saint. Beyond that, however, he gives the band a real range of character, from a cool groove with a light touch, or a train-beat, even a strong Bonhamesque beat.

But hand him a guitar and he’ll tell you a story of his own. Honed from years of campfire singing, John brings a great energy to the microphone and holds your attention. John’s narratives might leave you laughing or bring a tear to a glass eye. Check out his songs here. youtube.com/yuppiecampfire.

Brent Michelle graced the album with her beautiful soulful background vocals, but when she picks up the guitar and plays a set of her own music you’ll be drawn in. Brent’s relatable lyrics expose the truth behind untold thoughts. She tells stories of her own life and others dear to her. There’s nothing she loves more than performing in front of the energy of an audience. That is where she finds inspiration to keep pursuing her art.

She released her first EP, Becoming, in March 2010. Her next single is City Of The Lost which will be released in 2011. You can follow her at brentmichelle.com.

After our interview with The Wicked Saints we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more.