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Sounds like: Widespread Panic, Moe, Led Zeppelin, Wilco

What’s so good?
Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Huron is a self-described rock and roll band, but I would say they are a bit more dynamic than being pigeon-holed into the massive genre of ‘rock and roll.,’ I’d define them as ‘real, good, music.’ It’s certainly clear that Huron stays close to their rock roots; with influences ranging from the Beatles to Neil Young and Pink Floyd, Huron spans both the psychedelic and southern rock musical spectrum.

Their 2009 self-titled debut is solid, combining big guitar driven riffs and melodic jams. I can’t be sure who is supplying the majority of the vocals, but they are reminiscent of Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. Huron differs from Wilco however, shedding the painfully boring instrumentals for something with some get-up-and-go. Huron is the band I wish Wilco was. I’m sure Wilco fans will string me up a pole for saying that, but its true, Wilco sucks and so do you.

I’ve checked out the band’s website and myspace, and it appears they are only touring within Ontario, CAN, so I’ll be waiting to hear them live (other than Youtube) for most likely… ever. I can only hope they get heard down here in the land of the free and the home of the brave, because I’d certainly love to check this band out in person.

Elsewhere on the web:
myspace | myspace.com/huronband