Poor Luther's Bones

Poor Luther's Bones was formed in 1992 within the unorthodox art community of rural Berks County, Pennsylvania. Seminal founder Garth Forsyth has maintained a steady creative output over the last decade, having self-released twelve full length albums of band and solo material. Throughout their history, critics have praised Forsyth and the Bones for their innovative music. They have been described by Magnet as a "lo-fi Flaming Lips...Poor Luther's Bones makes an art rock sound uncluttered by current fashion". Alternative Press wrote, "Hallucinatory, with shivery vocals quivering...perfect for picking mushrooms in the the dark. Get it, get it."

While Poor Luther's Bones has explored many musical genres in its history, they continue to remain loyal to a tradition of playing askew to the inevitable trends of pop music. Unique and uncompromising, Forsyth and the Bones carve out their own niche on their own terms. 2004 saw the release of Inside the Outsider which was rated #9 in the top twenty albums of that year by Fufkin.com and gained praises from such publications as Pop Matters, Splendid Ezine, Impact Press and Aural Innovations. Their latest offering, Next to Nowhere (2005), released on the band's own Heavy G Records label, again shows the band conjuring up new musical visions in the psychedelic/pop/rock realm.

Comprised of Forsyth on guitar and vocals, veteran bass player Leo Scott, hard-hitting Dan McGonagle on drums, newcomer Justin Vallone on lead guitar,and with help on keys and production from Dan McKinney (Original Sins, Brother JT), Poor Luther's Bones continues to haunt the backwoods of their native Berks County as well as regular performances in Philadelphia, New York, and elsewhere. Their live show delivers a versatility that comes with experience, often bouncing from acoustic to electric instrumentation, as they approach each song as a new adventure. Often labeled as "Outsider Art", Poor Luther's Bones continue to break musical boundaries and are truly a band who deserves to be heard.



	Biography Poor Luther's Bones was formed in 1992 within the unorthodox art community of rural Berks County, Pennsylvania. Seminal founder Garth Forsyth has maintained a steady creative output over the last decade, having self-released twelve full length albums of band and solo material. Throughout their history, critics have praised Forsyth and the Bones for their innovative music. They have been described by Magnet as a "lo-fi Flaming Lips...Poor Luther's Bones makes an art rock sound uncluttered by current fashion". Alternative Press wrote, "Hallucinatory, with shivery vocals quivering...perfect for picking mushrooms in the the dark. Get it, get it." While Poor Luther's Bones has explored many musical genres in its history, they continue to remain loyal to a tradition of playing askew to the inevitable trends of pop music. Unique and uncompromising, Forsyth and the Bones carve out their own niche on their own terms. 2004 saw the release of Inside the Outsider which was rated #9 in the top twenty albums of that year by Fufkin.com and gained praises from such publications as Pop Matters, Splendid Ezine, Impact Press and Aural Innovations. Their latest offering, Next to Nowhere (2005), released on the band's own Heavy G Records label, again shows the band conjuring up new musical visions in the psychedelic/pop/rock realm. Comprised of Forsyth on guitar and vocals, veteran bass player Leo Scott, hard-hitting Dan McGonagle on drums, newcomer Justin Vallone on lead guitar,and with help on keys and production from Dan McKinney (Original Sins, Brother JT), Poor Luther's Bones continues to haunt the backwoods of their native Berks County as well as regular performances in Philadelphia, New York, and elsewhere. Their live show delivers a versatility that comes with experience, often bouncing from acoustic to electric instrumentation, as they approach each song as a new adventure. Often labeled as "Outsider Art", Poor Luther's Bones continue to break musical boundaries and are truly a band who deserves to be heard.

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