Lincoln Durham

Lincoln Durham
Born Whitney, Texas, United States[1]
Genres Alternative rock, southern gothic, revival punk, psycho blues, americana
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, guitarist
Instruments Vocals, guitar, drums, cigar box guitars, harmonica, fiddle, banjo, mandolin
Years active 2010–present
Labels Droog Records, Rayburn Publishing, CD Baby
Website lincolndurham.com

Lincoln Durham is an American alternative rock, southern gothic, revival punk, psycho blues, americana singer, songwriter and one-man-band musician.

History

Lincoln Durham was born in Whitney, Texas and grew up in Itasca, Texas and Somerville, New Jersey.[1] Durham started out playing fiddle when he was four. He competed in fiddle contests in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, and when he was ten, he won the Texas State Youth Fiddle Championship.[1] In high school, Durham switched to electric guitar citing Nirvana as the inspiration for a new direction.[2] After high school he took a break from music, but he returned, switching over to acoustic guitar and picking up a slide guitar style. Durham's current sound has been compared to Nick Cave, Jack White and Tom Waits.[1][3][4][5][6]

Recordings

EP (2010)

In 2010, Durham recorded an extended play album, EP, produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard and George Reiff. The EP was released on May 11, 2010 as a sneak-peek for his upcoming debut album, which was in the process of being produced, but would be not be released until almost two years later.[7]

The Shovel vs. The Howling Bones (2012)

Lincoln Durham's debut full length album, The Shovel vs. The Howling Bones was released January 31, 2012 by Rayburn Publishing.[8] The album was produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard and George Reiff at George Reiff's studio, The Finishing School in Austin, Texas.[4] Durham played the majority of the instruments, including a 1929 Gibson HG22 guitar, a bird feeder, a hacksaw, and oil pans.[4][9] Drums were performed by Rick Richards. Other guest musicians from Austin on the album were Derek O'Brien (guitar), Jeff Plankenhorn (mandolin), Bucca Allen (accordion and piano), and Idgy Vaughn (backup vocals on "Trucker's Love Song"), plus Lincoln Durham's wife, Alissa (backup vocals).[4][10]

Exodus Of The Deemed Unrighteous (2013)

Durham's second album, Exodus Of The Deemed Unrighteous was released on October 22, 2013 by Droog Records.[11][12] The album was produced by George Reiff at his studio, The Finishing School in Austin, Texas, and has Rick Richards on drums again.[13]

Revelations of a Mind Unraveling (2016)

Durham' third album, Revelations of a Mind Unraveling, was released on March 25, 2016 on Droog Records. The album was produced by George Reiff at The Finishing School in Austin, Texas.[14][15]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album
2012 The Shovel vs. The Howling Bones
  • Released: January 31, 2012
  • Label: Rayburn Publishing
  • Formats: CD, DI
2013 Exodus Of The Deemed Unrighteous
  • Released: October 22, 2013
  • Label: Droog Records
  • Formats: CD, DI
2016 Revelations of a Mind Unraveling
  • Released: March 25, 2016
  • Label: Droog Records
  • Formats: CD, DI

EPs

Year EP Details
2010 EP
  • Released: May 11, 2010
  • Label: Lincoln Durham, CD Baby
  • Formats: CD

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Leggett, Steve. "Lincoln Durham - Biography". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  2. ↑ Hahne, Jeff (October 21, 2015). "Lincoln Durham: One-string wonder". Creative Loafing. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ Gallacher, Alex (November 30, 2011). "Lincoln Durham – The Shovel vs The Howling Bones". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Bray, Will (January 31, 2012). "Lincoln Durham". Americana UK. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Lincoln Durham - 'Revelations of a Mind Unraveling' (album stream) (premiere)". pop matters. March 24, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Lincoln Durham Official Website - Biography". lincolndurham.com. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ Skanse, Richard (June 1, 2010). "Lincoln Durham: "EP"". Lone Star Music Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  8. ↑ Beaudoin, Jedd (January 29, 2012). "Lincoln Durham: The Shovel Vs.the Howling Bones". Pop Matters. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  9. ↑ Chilton, Martin (January 26, 2012). "Lincoln Durham: The Shovel [vs] the Howlingbones, CD review". The Telegraph. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Lincoln Durham - The Shovel vs The Howling Bones". American Roots UK. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Exodus of the Deemed Unrighteous by Lincoln Durham". iTunes. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  12. ↑ Wilinson, Allan. "Lincoln Durham - Exodus of the Deemed Unrighteous (Droog Records)". Northern Sky Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  13. ↑ "CDs - Lincoln Durham - Exodus of the Deemed Unrighteous". Explore Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  14. ↑ Cirilo, Joseph (January 30, 2016). "Lincoln Durham - 'Revelations of a Mind Unravelling' release + Spring tour". AXS. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  15. ↑ Ferguson, Neil (February 10, 2016). "Lincoln Durham Talks New Album, Taps Into Mental Torment On "Creeper" (Song Premiere/Interview)". Glide Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2016.

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