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Apr 13, 2011 The Gallery Interview at SXSW 2011

The Gallery's hook-laden rock songs combine a mix of mainstream appeal and professionalism with indie cred and likeability. Their brand of guitar-driven, southern-infused pop rock blurs the lines between authenticity and commerciality, producing songs that are refined and disarmingly catchy. A subtly biting guitar sound, simple, road-worn lyricism and consistently sharp musicianship transform their tracks into instantly memorable pop gems you don't want out of your head.

The foursome, Brendan Cooney (lead vocals/guitar), Ryan Cooney (drums), Dave Mozdzanowski (bass/bg vocals) and Shea Brennan (lead guitar) have maintained their hometown fan base in New England, while building a similar following in Southern Florida, where they resided for three years. In 2009, the band set out on the road for their first national tour - a full 50 dates across 25 different states. Since then, they've expanded their fan base across the country, playing shows from Florida to Washington and California to Massachusetts. In the past six months alone, the band has performed with such well-known acts as Rooney, The Maine and We the Kings. The Gallery takes pride in sharing their music and passion with fans at live shows. It's not hard to see or hear why.

Beneath The Gallery's mainstream veneer is an unexpected lyrical maturity that transcends the group's young age. They explore the spaces between growing up and following dreams, and between falling in and out of love, writing songs that are both meaningful and instantly relatable. This fall, the band recorded five new songs with producer Warren Huart (The Fray, Augustana, Hot Hot Heat) at Swing House Studios in Hollywood. From the catchy hooks of "Catalyst" to the thought-provoking lyrics of "Who's in the Right" and the haunting melodies of "Ballroom of Broken Hearts," the new tracks reveal a band expanding and sharpening its sound. Keep an eye out for tour dates this spring, and an exciting year in 2011.

THE GALLERY HAS SHARED THE STAGE WITH:
The Maine (Warner Bros)
We the Kings (S-Curve)
Rooney (ILG)
Jonas Sees in Color (Glassnote)
VersaEmerge (Fueled By Ramen)
J.Cole (Roc Nation)
Automatic Loveletter (Epic)
The Young Veins (One Haven)
Thieves and Villains (Victory)
Black Gold (Red Bull Records)
Last November (Southern Tracks)
Fight Fair (Triple Crown)
Ivoryline (Tooth & Nail)
Showbread (Tooth & Nail)
Poema (Tooth & Nail)
Swimming With Dolphins (Tooth & Nail)

PRESS:
"Who: Riffed-out rockers originally from tiny Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Sound: Big, shout-along choruses and bluesy guitar breakdowns. Singer Brendan Cooney grew up on Nineties rock, but gravitated toward legends like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan." - Rolling Stone
"They simply write great pop songs with an indie college flair. Looks like O.A.R. finally has competition." - Kings of A&R
"The Gallery may be from Massachusetts, but their music definitely has a sweet, Southern flavor. Their latest EP, Come Alive, is a near-flawless showcase of pop rock with an americana twist." - The Album Project
"Come Alive is a stripped-down rock anthem with a folkish twist. The guitars are simple and unfiltered; the drums and bass are organic and unprocessed; the vocals are melodic and tranquil. The songs themselves are a breath of fresh air, infused with a nostalgic sense of raw emotion that is a tribute to early '60s and '70s rock. Keeping with the theme of uninhabitability, frontman Brendan Cooney's subtle southern twang is as memorable as it is unique and his lyrics carry a sense of optimistic honesty rarely found in contemporary music." - Stereo Subversion
"They put on an engaging show with fantastic melodies and catchy lyrics." - ASU State Press
"LOTS of potential, keep an eye on these guys." - We Bring the Hits
"They have created their own unique sound that blends the in-your-face catchiness of mainstream choruses with quirky, intricate rhythms and an undeniable charisma that will have you swaying and swooning in no time." - For the Sound
"Bordering on a folk-rock-esque style these guys bring a new light to the rock game." - OurStage
"The Gallery must take their band name very seriously because each song on their debut album If You Know What I Mean acts as intimate portrait. Listening to each song is like taking a stroll at an art exhibit, with each masterpiece revealing more about the artist, making The Gallery a fitting band name." - PopWreckoning

DISCOGRAPHY
New 5-song EP coming: 2011
Island Road EP released: April 6, 2010
If You Know What I Mean released: August 12th 2008.
Self-titled EP released: June 15th 2007.

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