Girls & Boys, are based out of Santa Rosa California. Their debut album "The Feel Of The Sun" came out October 2011. It is a mix of vibes and styles ranging from the intense energy and emotion of "The End', to the laid back groove of "Winter Moon". KC Turner from SF wrote in his New Music Monday blog "Be Prepared to get goosebumps!". They can be found playing gigs around the bay area and beyond. The band is comprised of songwriting duo Brianna Lee and Josh Barrett. The two met at an Open Mic four years ago and began writing and performing together. Music was a big part of their lives growing up, and both had already started careers in the music business. Brianna had recently recorded in Nashville with songwriter/instrumentalist Phil Madeira (Alison Krauss, Emmy Lou Harris, Elvis Costello). While Josh had spent three years in a band co-founded by legendary guitarist Jimi Macon (The Gap Band, James Brown, Sly and The Family Stone, Natalie Cole). They had been honing their skill at a high level and were eager to put them to work! Together with Mark Tarlton (drums) and Victor Relli (guitar) they set out to record original music with soul and emotion leaving behind anything that didn't fit that criteria. There is a mix of vibes and styles on the record while also maintaining an overall consistency of feel. The album was recorded over the course of the last year at Laughing Tiger, Prairie Sun, Studio D, and Hyde Street studios in the San Francisco bay area. Having a rhythm section with 14 years of experience playing together helped tremendously! Currently promoting their album and playing shows on the west coast, they are busy writing new songs and booking gigs! "We have always been musicians, music is our way of life. It is an everyday thing for us" says bassist and songwriter Josh Barrett. It has been a busy and productive year already for Girls & Boys with much more to come! Check out their website for more info. http://www.girlsandboysmusic.com/ 1. THE END vocals: Brianna Lee bass, guitar: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli organ, strings: Eric Levy drums: Mark Tarlton recorded at Laughing Tiger 2. WANNA vocals: Brianna Lee bass, organ, piano: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli guitar: Jimi Macon, guitar: Mike Cresswell piano, fender rhodes: Eric Levy drums: Mark Tarlton handclaps: Girls & Boys recorded at Laughing Tiger 3. I WOULD vocals: Brianna Lee bass, guitar: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli, guitar: Mike Cresswell drums: Mark Tarlton recorded at Laughing Tiger 4. STRANGER vocals: Brianna Lee bass: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli organ: Mike Emerson drums: Mark tarlton handclaps: Girls & Boys recorded at Studio D 5. SCRATCH AND SCREAM vocals: Brianna Lee bass, percussion: Josh Barrett guitar, percussion: Victor Relli piano, organ: Mike Emerson drums, percussion: Mark Tarlton recorded at Prairie Sun 6. WINTER MOON vocals: Brianna Lee bass: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli piano: Mike Emerson pedal steel: Dave Zirbel drums: Mark Tarlton recorded at Prairie Sun 7. SPLINTER IN MY HEART vocals: Brianna Lee upright bass: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli pedal steel: Dave Zirbel drums: Mark Tarlton recorded at Prairie Sun 8. TINY LITTLE ROOT vocals: Brianna Lee guitar: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli piano: Mike Emerson recorded at Studio D 9. VIBRATION vocals: Brianna Lee bass, guitar, keyboards: Josh Barrett guitar: Victor Relli guitar: Jimi Macon, guitar: Mike Cresswell drums: Mark Tarlton recorded at Laughing Tiger 10. JOHNNY’S SONG vocals: Brianna Lee bass, guitar, keyboards: Josh Barrett guitar, piano: Victor Relli guitar: Mike Cresswell saxophone: Brendan Buss drums: Mark Tarlton recorded at Studio D Girls & Boys are: Brianna Lee | Josh Barrett | Victor Relli | Mark Tarlton with: Jimi Macon, Mike Emerson, Eric Levy, Dave Zirbel, Mike Cresswell and Brendan Buss engineer - Mike Cresswell produced by - Josh Barrett mastered by: Mike Cresswell written by Brianna Lee & Josh Barrett ©(ASCAP) 2011 illustration and design by John Conley johnjcconley@gmail.com thanks to: ...our families - for always believing in us, and for all of your help along the way. ...our friends - for all your support and encouragement. ...everyone involved in making the album - for your time, effort, and sharing your love of making music. ...and you - for listening!