Boiled In Lead USA
“...a band that rightly deserves to be heard nationally and internationally.”
— Global Rhythm, June 2008
For 25 years, BiL have been innovators in bringing folk music kicking and screaming to rock audiences (and rock music to screaming folk audiences!) BiL's many instrumental dance tunes incorporate global influences, rhythms, and melodies that are guaranteed to keep the feet moving. Original songs stick in the mind long after the music is over. The players improvise freely yet stay in sync, playing a vital mix of original and traditional material that sounds fresh and highly identifiable.
“...the most important folk-rock band to appear since the 1970s...required listening...” — MusicHound Folk: The Essential Album Guide
BiL's current release Silver (celebrating the band's 25th anniversary), is already garnering positive reviews:
“It smashes genres, hits the most primal nerves, and — even in its acoustic moments — shakes your bones.” — Bill Snyder, Mpls-St.Paul magazine, March 2008
The group and the individual musicians have won over 20 Minnesota Music Awards, and toured throughout the US and in Europe. The band's current lineup sees the return of original lead singer Todd Menton and the addition of masterful guitarist Dean Magraw. Enthusiastic, powerful, technically brilliant, playing a wealth of instruments, acoustic and electric, Boiled In Lead routinely blows away preconceptions about independent ways to rock.
Boiled In Lead are available acoustic...
Jamie Across The Water
live at the Cedar Cultural Center, June 2006
...or electric
The Rushes Green
live at First Avenue, March 2006
print-quality photos
audio
links
- boiled in lead.com
- MySpace site (tunes and tour dates)
- print bio (Acrobat Reader required)