The Hush Sound & Hockey at Mill City Nights on June 1, 2013

For Immediate Release

THE HUSH SOUND & HOCKEY

June 1 in The Nether Bar at Mill City Nights

The Hush Sound’s journey began in 2005 in the way most young bands do: as a group of friends playing together in their parent’s basement after high school.  Songwriters Bob Morris and Greta Morgan would write their quirky piano and guitar driven pop songs in between Greta’s homework sessions and Bob’s duty as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool.  After writing a batch of songs, the two were joined by drummer Darren Wilson and bass player Chris Faller, other locals in the Chicago music scene.

The group began playing shows in suburban basements, VFW Halls, and community theaters soon after. They were only in high school but their lyrics told shrewd truths and their baroque pop melodies spoke to an audience looking for something more; something different than the standard fare of midwestern angst.

The band never dreamt that by the end of that year, they’d be invited to open arena tours across the US, the UK, and Japan and go on to share the stage with artists like OK GO, Phantom Planet, One Republic, The Dresden Dolls, and beyond.

Thanks to a devoted fanbase and word of mouth appeal, it wasn’t long before The Hush Sound solidified their place in the contemporary college radio canon.  Their diverse influences and musical stylings resulted in a unique pop sound that bridges the gaps between power pop, folk, classic rock and pop music.  A sound which grew and evolved with each record - So Sudden (2005), Like Vines (2006), and  finally  Goodbye Blues (2008); collectively selling over 200,000 copies.  After a full year of adrenaline rushing and back-breaking touring to promote Goodbye Blues, the band subsequently took time off to explore other creative opportunities.

It’s been eight years since The Hush Sound started playing together at those DIY spaces across Chicagoland.  But the energy and soul of the band -- the honesty and character that made them your favorite band to begin with -- remain unchanged.   And since the band connected to start touring again in 2013, The Hush Sound will continue playing live shows and is slated to release new music in 2013.

Stay tuned, people. The Hush Sound is back.

http://www.thehushsound.org/
www.twitter.com/thehushsound

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Event Details: The Hush Sound & Hockey

Venue:  Mill City Nights

Show Date/Time:  Saturday, June 1 at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6pm. All Ages.

GA Tickets: $17 ($20 DOS)

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 22nd at the Mill City Nights box office, online at AXS.com, at the Electric Fetus Minneapolis location, or by calling 1-888-9-AXS-TIX. For more information, please visit www.millcitynights.com.

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