The Muldoons
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The Muldoons is a family rock band from Detroit, Michigan
. Shane Muldoon (11) and his elder brother Hunter Muldoon (15) both write, sing and play guitar. Their father, Brian Muldoon (49), plays the drums.
The band's first gig was opening for The White Stripes
in front of thousands of people at the Masonic Temple
in Detroit on October 2, 2005.
Brian is best known for his past work in the band The Upholsterers
with Jack White
of The White Stripes
. Brian also currently plays in the Detroit garage band Tin Knocker with Jack White's elder brother Eddie Gillis. Brian also owns an upholstery shop, which he operates out of his home.
Hunter started drum lessons with his father at age five. He began learning the guitar at age 10. Aside from playing in The Muldoons he also skateboards and plays in other Detroit area bands. Hunter writes a majority of the guitar parts for The Muldoons. He is in a band called The Uproars with Shane and Brandon Mallon.
Shane, the youngest member of The Muldoons, began drum lessons at age six and was learning the guitar at eight years old. Aside from his band duties, Shane enjoys skateboarding with his elder brother and plays on a soccer team. Shane writes a majority of lyrics for The Muldoons.
The band's debut, self titled, album was co-released through Jack White's record label Third Man Records
and Cass Records on June 9, 2007. It is limited to vinyl only. The record release show was held on June 9, 2007 at the Lager House in Detroit where a limited red vinyl version of the album could be purchased.
The album was mixed and recorded at Brendan Benson
’s Le Grand Studio in Detroit, shortly before Benson relocated to Nashville to play in the band The Raconteurs
. The artwork on the album sleeve was designed by Brian Muldoon's brother, Dan Muldoon. Patricia Muldoon (mother) took the photos on the sleeve. From start to finish, the band spent approximately one year working on the album.
The Muldoons put out their first two 7" vinyl records as well as a full length LP on Cass Records. Their first EP released in October 2005 and "It's near the 25th..." was a special record only given out to friends and family with 10 copies sold on the Cass Records website in December 2005. They self released another Christmas 7" vinyl record called "Luchador Santa" in December 2006.
They have also released a double 7" EP on the Little Room Record Company featuring the tracks: You're On The Menu, Grass Is Always Greener, Invincible, They Ate My Cat, Are You Electric and
Fire. Additionally those who bought the EP were sent an MP3 of their studio take of the Upholsters track Pain (Gimmie Sympathy).
, MC5
, Nirvana
, The Ramones, The Swamp Rats, Black Sabbath
, Beck
, The Go
, The Hives
, The White Stripes
, The Who
, Led Zeppelin
, and an assortment of other 1960s garage and classic rock bands. It should be noted that this is not the original band called The Muldoons that started before these kids were born and are also from Michigan. (OYO)
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
. Shane Muldoon (11) and his elder brother Hunter Muldoon (15) both write, sing and play guitar. Their father, Brian Muldoon (49), plays the drums.
The band's first gig was opening for The White Stripes
The White Stripes
The White Stripes was an American rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of the songwriter Jack White and drummer Meg White . Jack and Meg White were previously married to each other, but are now divorced...
in front of thousands of people at the Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple is a term commonly used in Freemasonry with multiple but related meanings. It is used to describe an abstract spiritual goal, the conceptual ritualistic space formed when a Masonic Lodge meets, and the physical rooms and structures in which a Lodge meets...
in Detroit on October 2, 2005.
Brian is best known for his past work in the band The Upholsterers
The Upholsterers
The Upholsterers were an American garage punk band in 2000, from Detroit, Michigan. The two-piece band was composed of Jack White, of The White Stripes, and Brian Muldoon of The Muldoons. White provided vocals, guitar, and piano, while Muldoon played on drums and created sounds with a worm gear saw...
with Jack White
Jack White (musician)
Jack White , often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and occasional actor...
of The White Stripes
The White Stripes
The White Stripes was an American rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of the songwriter Jack White and drummer Meg White . Jack and Meg White were previously married to each other, but are now divorced...
. Brian also currently plays in the Detroit garage band Tin Knocker with Jack White's elder brother Eddie Gillis. Brian also owns an upholstery shop, which he operates out of his home.
Hunter started drum lessons with his father at age five. He began learning the guitar at age 10. Aside from playing in The Muldoons he also skateboards and plays in other Detroit area bands. Hunter writes a majority of the guitar parts for The Muldoons. He is in a band called The Uproars with Shane and Brandon Mallon.
Shane, the youngest member of The Muldoons, began drum lessons at age six and was learning the guitar at eight years old. Aside from his band duties, Shane enjoys skateboarding with his elder brother and plays on a soccer team. Shane writes a majority of lyrics for The Muldoons.
The band's debut, self titled, album was co-released through Jack White's record label Third Man Records
Third Man Records
Third Man Records is an independent record label founded by Jack White in Detroit, Michigan, in 2001. Third Man established its first physical location — a combination record store, performance venue, and headquarters for the label — in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2009.-History:Jack White founded...
and Cass Records on June 9, 2007. It is limited to vinyl only. The record release show was held on June 9, 2007 at the Lager House in Detroit where a limited red vinyl version of the album could be purchased.
The album was mixed and recorded at Brendan Benson
Brendan Benson
Brendan Benson is an American musician and songwriter. He sings and plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. He has released four solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs....
’s Le Grand Studio in Detroit, shortly before Benson relocated to Nashville to play in the band The Raconteurs
The Raconteurs
The Raconteurs is an American rock band that was formed in Detroit, Michigan, featuring four members known for other musical projects: Jack White , Brendan Benson , Jack Lawrence , and Patrick Keeler .-Formation:The...
. The artwork on the album sleeve was designed by Brian Muldoon's brother, Dan Muldoon. Patricia Muldoon (mother) took the photos on the sleeve. From start to finish, the band spent approximately one year working on the album.
The Muldoons put out their first two 7" vinyl records as well as a full length LP on Cass Records. Their first EP released in October 2005 and "It's near the 25th..." was a special record only given out to friends and family with 10 copies sold on the Cass Records website in December 2005. They self released another Christmas 7" vinyl record called "Luchador Santa" in December 2006.
They have also released a double 7" EP on the Little Room Record Company featuring the tracks: You're On The Menu, Grass Is Always Greener, Invincible, They Ate My Cat, Are You Electric and
Fire. Additionally those who bought the EP were sent an MP3 of their studio take of the Upholsters track Pain (Gimmie Sympathy).
Influences
The Muldoons musical influences include The StoogesThe Stooges
The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...
, MC5
MC5
The MC5 is an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan and originally active from 1964 to 1972. The original band line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson...
, Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
, The Ramones, The Swamp Rats, Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
, Beck
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck...
, The Go
The Go
The Go is an American rock & roll band from Detroit, Michigan. Their sound has evolved from garage punk to a blend of 1960s and 1970s influences, most notably The Beatles....
, The Hives
The Hives
The Hives are a Swedish garage rock band that first garnered attention in the early 2000s as a prominent group of the garage rock revival. Their mainstream success came with the release of the "greatest hits" album Your New Favourite Band, featuring their most well-known song "Hate to Say I Told...
, The White Stripes
The White Stripes
The White Stripes was an American rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of the songwriter Jack White and drummer Meg White . Jack and Meg White were previously married to each other, but are now divorced...
, The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
, Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, and an assortment of other 1960s garage and classic rock bands. It should be noted that this is not the original band called The Muldoons that started before these kids were born and are also from Michigan. (OYO)
External links
- http://www.reverbnation.com/themuldoons - The Muldoons (St. Louis, MO)
- http://www.myspace.com/muldoonsofficialsite - Official website (Detroit, MI)
- http://www.cassrecords.com/- Cass Records
- http://www.littleroomrecordco.com/main.html - The Little Room Record Co.