First advance review of Homebrew, from Ivan Orr over at GrownFolksMusic.com! I’m really excited because not only did Ivan like the music, he really got the whole Homebrew concept! Check out what he had to say:
…I mean we all have had the experience where we’ve had something that is homebrewed that is far superior to any corporate offering; it’s just that the homebrew doesn’t have the corporate dollars to buy mindshare, but we know that it tastes better, feels better, sounds better…
Fantastic playing all around, sonically warm, interesting and adventurous arranging; this is an entire set that you need to listen to, not a series of singles. Homebrew is due out 9.27.11 — my recommendation is to purchase, press play and then tell or tweet a friend or ten friends or more.
I’m very excited to announce the date of our NYC release party for Homebrew! This is a Must-Attend Event!!! Rockwood is a great venue and we’re looking forward to having a lot of fun.
JESSE FISCHER & SOUL CYCLE
present:
HOMEBREW
Album Release Party!
ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
196 Allen St. (between Houston and Stanton)
New York, NY 10002
WED, OCT 12, 2011
Doors 6:30pm, Showtime 7pm sharp, one set only!
No cover (tip jar with $5 suggested donation)
Check out this new tune from Soul Cycle featuring Gretchen Parlato off of the new album Homebrewdue out Sept 27th. This soulful jazz sound is just what I needed for the Fall. Check them out and support.
“You’ve Got a Friend” was selected as Choice Track of the month over at SoulTracks.com!
Soul Cycle has made a name as a band to watch. Their soulful jazz has won fans on the East Coast of the US and beyond, and each of their releases has been something special.
Finally! Homebrew is available for pre-order exclusively on our Bandcamp page. Includes immediate download of our first single, “You’ve Got a Friend” featuring Gretchen Parlato. First 50 orders will also include immediate download of our Flipped EP.
a minute or so into the track, all my doubts and concerns were erased as I wallowed in the rich yet delicate treatment provided by Soul Cycle. Accomplished jazz singer Gretchen Parlato delivers a beguiling vocal that is beautifully complimented by Jesse’s sweet arrangement that, as per usual, features some enrapturing keyboard work.
Great writeup from Kim Hines a/k/a Butta from SoulBounce!
I’ve been hearing the name Gretchen Parlato a lot lately — and I’ve admittedly been sleeping on her — but thanks to Jesse Fischer of the group Soul Cycle I’m awake and officially taking notice. Parlato joins Soul Cycle on a charming remake of Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” the first single from the group’s upcoming third album, Homebrew, scheduled to be released in September. Their cover is jazzy and soulful, with Parlato delivering a mesmerizing vocal performance.
‘You’ve Got A Friend’ is taken through an updated soulful polish with the band Soul Cycle. With help from vocalist Gretchen Parlato, whose performance sounds a lot like Amel Larrieux, ‘You’ve Got A Friend’ is given a new light at a time when perhaps the world should make an effort to acknowledge and strengthen friendships. It’s a great song, and with luck this will gain a lot of attention.
