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Eclectic and expansive, Southwork are a seven-piece band of multi- instrumentalists from Philadelphia. Anchored by the songwriting acumen of vocalist/guitarist Mike Vivas, his compositions are rhythmically propelled by Mike Vogel (Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Kazoo), Nick Anastasi (Bass) and Joe Smith (Drums, Backing Vocals) and transported to another dimension by the hellacious horn trifecta of Al Smith (Baritone Sax, Backing Vocals, Percussion), Tony Trov (Tenor Sax, Percussion, Ukulele) and Erich Miller (Trumpet, Percussion).


Formed in July 2010, Southwork is the amalgamation of two previous groups. Vivas, Trov and Anastasi were in a band called Fat City Reprise while Vogel and brothers Al and Joe Smith (who are cousins with Vivas) played together in Distant Orange. Miller became lucky number seven after being plucked from a third band and the brazen framework of Southwork was solidified.

Their sound is heft personified. It’s deft dignified. It’s the musical version of π. Strap yourself in and get ready to fly.

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Seven-piece Horn-fueled Philly Jamband, Southwork, To Release Debut Album, Arise, On December 11

Seven-piece Horn-fueled Philly Jamband, Southwork, To Release Debut Album, Arise, On December 11

Source: 1888 Media

Releasing On Band’s Writtenhouse Records, 11-Track Album Will Also Be Available On Blue Vinyl Hometown Record Release Show Scheduled For December 13 Band’s Music Accompanies Slasher Flick Alpha Girls Which Features Cameos By Schooly D And Ron Jeremy Philadelphia, PA: Just when the hallowed Rock world thought it had it all figured out, along comes a fresh detonation of color from the South side of the spectrum. Fancy palpitating rock with a boogie beat? A bustling Ska-infused epiphany? Blistering freeform ...

“This feels like something out of Hair... There’s definite notes of 13th Floor Elevators and The Who, but it’s hard to say if it’s in a serious sense or a Monkees-ish satirical sense.” WXPN


“Sweet summertime sounds.” Philebrity

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

ARISE

Writtenhouse Records
2012

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