The Mayocks

Rock groups featuring brothers have been around a long time, from the Everly Brothers to the Kinks, The Psychedelic Furs to Oasis, the pairing of brothers and music can create a unique balance of musical harmony and familial tension that seems to take a group to new and exciting heights. While the Mayocks, (siblings John Mayock and brother Tim) usually keep the family tensions at bay, there is no denying a brotherly bond that is the core of their music.

While the Mayocks, (siblings John Mayock and brother Tim) usually keep the family tensions at bay, there is no denying a brotherly bond that is the core of their music. John the main singer/songwriter/guitarist and Tim ? lead/supporting vocalist/bass player ? create a musical gumbo that is one part Newport Folk Fest, and two parts Woodstock. A perfect combination of folk sensibilities, rock sexuality, country harmony and R&B groove. Together with Dennis Cotton on Drums ? whose credits include Duke Robillard and Savoy Brown, and Guitarist Dennis Fancher whose credits feature James Montgomery ? the quartet create a flawless sound best described as ?rural cosmopolitan.?

Hailing from Granby, CT the group has been around nearly a decade and has produced three critically acclaimed albums. 1999's ?Around This Town,? 2003's ?Seven Days,? and most recently ?It Might Be True.?

Music Review Magazine's Paul Burton says ?At the core of the Mayock's sound are tight, country flavored, brotherly harmonies and solid song-craft, supported by a strong backing band that fills out their rootsy, rustic, Americana sound.?

Long renowned for their remarkable live shows, the band landed an endorsement from Bose Corporation in 2004 to use their state-of-the art sound system to enhance the groups' live sound. The band tours exclusively with this sound system and is capable of producing unparalleled fidelity in any venue. It is an example of the band's unique ability to combine old-school musicianship with new-world technology. The Mayocks have also built an independent recording studio in which to lay down tracks for upcoming music projects.

The Mayocks future looks bright. In 2009 they plan to travel more to try to reach a larger audience. ?We have realized that just making great music is not enough, we have to court the audience, introduce ourselves and keep people coming back.? One thing is certain, to know the Mayocks is to love them, and it's just a matter of time before their catchy, melodic tunes are taking up space on everybody's ipod!

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