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Irrational Fear's unique sound blends elements of Alternative rock, acoustic folk, and the abandon of Punk, to create a sound that is fresh, slightly off center and never generic!
From the night they met and simultaneously quoted the same Pretenders lyric, Lynn Elliott and Rebecca Reed knew that they had made a connection and found common ground ~ Music. Reed was looking for a voice capable of capturing the vision of her songs. Elliott was seeking a writer capable of sparking her interest and her selective musical taste. Reed's somewhat unorthodox writing style became the perfect vehicle for Elliott's remarkable voice.
Lynn Elliott, an accomplished singer/guitarist has been performing as a vocalist since age 11. It is obvious when seeing the band in person as Elliott turns on the charm. She entices the audience with her smooth voice, confidence, and ease.
Never failing to inspire, Rebecca Reed's passion for life rings true through her music and words. Reed has become quite prolific, writing forthright, thought provoking songs that never fail to touch the listener. Reed was recently honored by being voted one of Louisville's best songwriters in the 2003 LEO Reader's Choice Awards.
To date, Irrational Fear has 2 recordings, a 3 song EP and a full length CD, which have both earned them some respectable accolades. Louisville station WLRS 105.1 featured Irrational Fear on the KY Fried Radio Hour where the band's tune "Excuse Me" was voted the third most requested song by listeners over a six week period. Laney Goodman, Fem Music Guru and Host/Producer of the nationally syndicated radio program, Women In Music, wrote the band personally to say "You all rock!" and that she would be featuring all three cuts from the EP for her new show on her Internet radio station www.womenonair.com. WFPK 91.9 Radio Louisville also featured all three songs from Irrational Fear's debut and has recently added Irrational Fear's new release, Closer to Daylight, to its play list and the song Benefit of the Doubt has been placed in regular rotation. Closer to Daylight was mixed and co-produced by Joe Funderburk, one of Nashville, TN's foremost engineers/producers.
Irrational Fear is touring regionally in support of their new CD Closer to Daylight. They recently performed in Chicago IL., Detroit MI, at Austin, TX's famed Continental Club, at Houston TX‘s Rhythm Room in the GoGirls Music showcase, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans LA. In New Orleans, Irrational Fear played a set at Snug Harbor backed by The Charmaine Neville Band and subsequently were asked to sit in on a couple of numbers with Ms. Neville.
Irrational Fear is a performing member of Indiegrrl, is a GoGirls Elite member (and is performing at the GoGirlsMusic Invasion Showcase at SXSW 2005), and has affiliated with SESAC performing rights organization. Irrational Fear is an active member of LMIA (Louisville Music Industry Alliance) which advocates the Louisville original music scene. Irrational Fear performed at the 2003 Mom's Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky and the 2003 and 2004 Midwest Entertainment Industry Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. |
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Irrational Fear
" Closer to Daylight "
Genre: rock
reviewed by Annette Warner (GoGirlsMusic.com)
"Completely wonderful harmonies and a truly enjoyable blend of chick singers that mean business in the rock world. I couldn't help but be reminded of some Pretenders, but was still able to appreciate the unique sound Lynn Elliott and Rebecca Reed brought to this twelve song CD. Although some really cool inspiration and down to earth tunage, at times I was overwhelmed by the bassy approach to the production. Never-the-less, the duo possesses a great deal of energy and lyrical intelligence between them and I enjoyed the listening experience :)"
"Like Townshend and Daltry, I'd wager that in Lynn Elliott, Rebecca Reed has found just the right voice for her lyrics. Any space between folk, alt-rock and punk is used to form a musical relationship you can wrap your ears around. Good stuff!"
David Lilly Louisville
Music News
"Wow what a voice! Wonderful well crafted songs. I can't wait to catch them live. I suggest you check them out too."
Mark Davis
Louisville Music Industry Alliance
"You all Rock!!"
Laney Goodman
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| Date |
Venue/Club |
Location |
| February 12, 2005 |
Uncle Pleasant's |
Louisville KY, USA |
| March 17, 2005 |
Trophy's |
Austin TX, USA |
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Location:
Taylorsville KY, USA
Irrational Fear Website
info@irrationalfear.biz
Regular Tour Area:
Louisville, KY-Regional |
