Jakob Freely

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After spending the better part of three years touring the Midwest and releasing albums as an acoustic trio, Jakob Freely felt the time was right to fill out their sound. Taking some time off the road, the boys added backing band The Mixtape Bandits, wrote and rehearsed new material, and in late September, ducked back into 3 Elliott Studio in Athens, OH to record their third studio release Look Both Ways. With producer/engineer Josh Antonuccio at the helm (Bradley Hathaway, Southeast Engine), the boys kept their original focus on melody with a new goal to produce full, engaging songs. “This was the first time we had the money to do exactly what we wanted in the studio without watching the clock...” says Dave “so we took our time for once.” A 12 song LP, Look Both Ways has 8 brand new songs, alongside 4 previously released and reworked tunes. “There were a few songs we didn’t feel were completed or represented correctly, so we really thought it was best to re-work them.” Bobby says. Sitting amongst the 4 previously released tunes is crowd favorite sing-a-long Dogfarm which was previously released as an acoustic version on the Elliot EP (Dogfarm Records). “Dogfarm is definitely a rock song now...” Dave laughs. The record also has a few cameos, most notable of which is Fuzzy Sammuels who has shared the stage and been employed by the likes of CSNY, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to name a few. “He was actually the bass player for CSNY’s song Ohio...” Dave states. “Pretty surreal...it was nice to have his input.” Thus far the biggest highlight of the new material seems to be the stompy alt/country feel of Underground, written after the boys split with their former management. “This song is really the anti-thesis of everything they wanted us to be, “ Bobby says “So we obviously really like it.” Releasing the album on their own label Dogfarm Records, the boys plan to hit the road heavy again in the Summer on a 25 city tour to promote the release. Stops include several Ohio cities alongside Minneapolis, Chicago, Nashville, Knoxville, and Asheville, N.C. to name a few. “We’ll be sleeping in the van a lot....” Dave adds. For more information or to preview songs from the album, visit JakobFreely.com or Myspace.com/jakobfreely. *************** What People Are Saying About Look Both Ways “This is by far Jakob Freely’s best songwriting and most sophisticated arrangements to date...” - Brian Butts Cincinnati.com “this is a classy album that is well produced and appeals to a wide range of music styles.” - Appluaze Magazine

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Leon D
Aug 05 2008, 06:50 AM

I had the privilege of reviewing this artist's song "Underground" on Garage Band and because of my own stupidity in misunderstanding the lyrics gave it a lower rating than I should have. I have no way to go back and change that rating now but I'd like to clear it up and give them what they deserve right here and right now: 5 stars baby! I've been listening to this again and again and have added to my iLike list as well. Good luck guys, love the other stuff as well. Leon
Apr 28 2008, 05:33 AM

Hey guys, Really like your stuff a lot. Did one/some of you go to Loyola? My band is getting ready to tour this summer after graduation. Feel free to check out our music on myspace: www.myspace.com/thefuturelaureates If you'd like, drop us a line. And if you're ever in Chicago, we should do a show together. Keep up the good music.
alrune
Dec 08 2007, 10:49 PM

i'm so glad i found you guys on here... i've been a fan for years ('desolation' and your cover of 'santeria' are two of my all time fave songs.) thanks for the free download! -aj-
Aug 29 2007, 04:30 PM

i freaking looooooooooooove your music. do you have the lyrics for your songs anywhere? because these seem like really good songs for the coffe house our school has, if that's ok.
Jul 12 2007, 03:03 AM

Tomorrow and sat night baby the freely will be in minneapolis

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