Roses & Clover [Audio CD] ALO

Born from a friendship nurtured on the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara, the four-piece collective of Zach gill (keyboardist/vocalist), Steve Adams (bass/vocals),Dan Lebowitz (guitars/ percussion/vocals) and David brogan (vocals/drums), more commonly known as ALO, found their musical roots in the feel-good vibe of the breezy California town. On Roses & Clover, ALO explored new methods of collaborating, finding a richer, more mature sound built on their individual songwriting strengths. recording in a turn-of-the-century barn in the hills overlooking colonial Santa Barbara, the four musicians holed themselves up for two weeks with little more than their favorite instruments and 40 songs in various stages 80% of which had never been performed on stage. The Inspired session produced ten gloriously infectious tunes that cruise through the classic American soundscape from roots rock to bluesy jazz with a hint of 70's disco for the funk of it. The album's first track 'Maria' combines the soul of jazz, the groove of funk and the smooth sounds of rock from the infectious keyboard hook to the love kissed lyrics, 'Maria is instantly catchy and uplifting.