Scene Magazine's Review of "Rock and Roll Reaction Vol. 1"

The 71’s Inspiring A Rock and Roll Reaction - Rhonda Meredith (Scene Magazine)

The first time I had heard of The 71’s was because of the now infamous Wal-Mart video... If you haven’t seen it yet, go to The 71’s website (www.the71s.com) right now and watch it. You will smile all three minutes. It’s classic.

Now, the first time I saw The 71’s perform live was during the summer at Island Star Live/Moody Gardens when they opened for American Idol Kris Allen. The show was exactly how I thought it would be – energetic with some seriously solid and upbeat rock songs. This has been the breakout year really for The 71’s. They have performed on Great Day Houston, the video for their song “All Tied Up” was shown on Channel 11 during the Houston Texans home opener pre-game show. The band has been on a statewide summer tour and the best is yet to come.

Since the release of The 71’s first full length CD called “We Are Locomotive”, they have been writing and developing the (awesome) idea of releasing three EP’s over a twelve month period. The first EP with six songs and aptly titled “Rock And Roll Reaction 1” will be released on October 15th. “Rock and Roll Reaction 2” will be out in January when The 71's play the House of Blues (Houston). Tickets are on sale at www.the71s.com.

The Scene Magazine had the pleasure of reviewing “Rock And Roll Reaction 1” prior to its release. This is not a hard review really. The 71’s have a reputation for quality. They simply will not rush and put music out to their fans and have to say “oops, sorry, my bad” later. The band is first class all of the way. Here is a quick rundown of what you are in for:

“All Tied Up” is extremely catchy and lets the guitar shine. “Fire Tonight” is a beautiful slow song, but has heavy melodic sound (think manly ballad). “Heart Attack” has a sexy southern rock feel to it and doesn’t let up. Grab a fan when it’s over. “Ready For War”, despite the title, is a funky song with a big ending. “Love Slave” has cool drum intro and heavy bass. “Ready For My Love” has a 70s feel to me with emotional vocals and may just be my favorite song in the EP.

Besides being a group of talented guys, they love their fans and want them to have the music in hand BEFORE the EP comes out. There are two ways. One, go to www.the71s.com and purchase your tickets for the CD release show at Mainstage on Main (Oct.15). Or two, help The 71's spread their music as far as you can by joining the street team. Join at www.the71s.com and click FREE MUSIC.

Members of the Houston based rock band are Keeton Coffman (vocals, guitar), Ryan Cecil (guitar, vocals), Jacob Lisenbe (bass, vocals), and Tank Lisenbe (drums, vocals).




Rhonda Meredith

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Summer Wrap Up - The Best Is Yet To Come

We wanted to send out special not to all our fans saying Thank You so much for such a wonderful past few months. Looking back over the summer, I can barely even begin to count the blessings. The new friends we have met on the road and online have encouraged us and inspired us to write music that encourages and inspires you! It has been an amazing summer - a full Texas Tour, a music video appearance on the Cowboys v. Texans Game (special thanks to Chris Multop)

opening for American Idol Winner Kris Allen

And now, it's time for the next chapter.

The fellas and I did some thinking - what if we literally allowed our fans and friends to place their fingers on the pulse of The 71's and invited you all to take a year long look into what it means to be a rock and roll band, what it means to be a part of who we are and what we do... and what we dream of doing. What would that look like?

Rock and Roll, for the four of us, has always been our reaction to the world around us. Carl Andre once said "Culture is something that is done to us. Art is something we do to culture." So this next year is our Rock and Roll Reaction - and we want you to come along for the ride.

The 71's have decided to put out three records (Count 'em... THREE - with 6 songs on each) over the next 12 months - one record every 3-4 months. We want the music we write today, to be in your hands tomorrow. No lag time - no songs we've nursed and perfected over months and years of playing them live - just music that is real, current, authentic to who we are, and (hopefully) relavant to who you are today. We hope to release two more installments of Rock And Roll Reaction - each one a little different than the next.

But for now, with an excited heart, I want to announce that RRR1 (Rock and Roll Reaction 1) comes out everywhere on October 15th. And how are we celebrating? - with 3 of the best rock shows Texas has ever seen. Here are the details.

October 15th - Houston TX - CD Release Party - Purchase Tickets Online

October 16th - Denton TX - With Electric Six - Purchase Tickets Online

October 22nd - College Station TX - Rock The Republic Music Festival - Purchase Tickets Online

WHERE CAN I GET MY COPY?

Soon, RRR1 will be available for order or download on iTunes, Amazon.com, and on the71s.com. We will let you know the day it's available. Until then Listen To It Online in it's entirety on Facebook. Please leave a note and let us know what you think!

I LOVE THE MUSIC - HOW CAN I HELP?

We are so thankful to have fans who love us the way you guys do. Over the past few months the support has been overwhelming. If you would like to join us in the music we are making here are ways you can help.

MAKE A DONATION

Your contributions help us put gas in the van, and will help us fund Rock And Roll Reaction 2 which is already in the pre production.

SPREAD THE WORD

Join The 71's Street Team - help us tell the world about the music of The 71's - you will receive a FREE copy of the mp3s from Rock And Roll Reaction 1 (expires October 1st).

BUY SOME MERCH - SHOW YOUR PRIDE

Not only will it look cool - but the money you spend goes directly toward the costs of running our band.

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

You guys are the reason we do this - getting to hear about your lives means the world to us. Please drop by www.facebook.com/the71s and leave us a note - your encouragement and notes are always the best part of our day.

That's all for now guys - We hope to see you at the shows.

Sincerely,

Keeton Coffman

The 71's

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