Tambyrlane
ABOUT
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Mike Molina and Steve Capozzi, known collectively as Tambyrlane, provide proof that the urge to make music remains intrinsically tied to one’s passion and purpose. So too, even when one has garnered attention early on — as Mike did with his first band, The Coins — the desire and determination tends to linger and find a safe and secure spot in one’s musical mindset and reside there forever.
After the breakup of The Coins, Molina embarked on several solo projects before forming his next band, Creepin’ Charlie, in the late 90’s. It was during this time that Mike and Steve’s paths crossed when Capozzi joined Creepin’ Charlie as lead guitarist. The band lasted just a few years before dissolving, with the pair going their separate ways and getting involved in different projects.
However, the band laid the groundwork for a collaboration that would be rekindled after a fortuitous conversation between Mike and The Coins former manager, Rich Ulloa.
Ulloa, the founder and head of Y&T Music (who’s roster, over time, has included the likes of The Mavericks, Mary Karlzen, For Squirrels and Eric Andersen) was working on a tribute album to the late, great Pete Ham (of Badfinger fame). Rich contacted Mike to get his opinion on some of the tracks to be included in the project. One thing led to another, and Mike eventually became more involved in the production. On a trip to Florida to work on one particular track, Rich encouraged him to start recording again. After much deliberation, Mike heeded the advice and contacted Steve to gauge his interest. His response was immediate and brief – “I’m in.” The result is their full-length debut, Fools Parade.
Recorded and co-produced with Paul Opalach at Long Hill Studios and Grammy nominated Edwin Ramos at Platinum Room Recorders in Connecticut, Fools Parade combines old school ethos with a modern approach. Influenced by icons such as Dylan, the Band, Neil Young, The Who, Steve Earle and the Stones, the album blends rock, Americana and folk in a way that feels both familiar and fresh.
The songs take a shift in stance courtesy of tone and tempo, offering a wide range of sentiments in the process. From the anthemic delivery of “As the Crow Flies” to the rumbling thunder of “Walk Tough”, from the piano-fueled dynamism of “Fools Parade” to the gentle sway of “Calm of the Sea”, Fools Parade resonates with the passion and conviction of its influences.
“We’re not breaking new ground musically,” Molina freely admits. “We are proudly carrying the flag of the greatest era of rock music into the 21st century and hopefully doing it justice in the process.”