about us
the band:
- Josh Cowart : guitar, vocals
- Janie Cowart : drums
- Brad Nelson : keyboards, trumpet
- John Hendow : bass
The Preons play music that is not easily placed in a single genre. Elements of rock, jazz, shoegazer and psychedelic come together in ways that are rarely heard. Siblings Josh on the guitar, and Janie on the drums create a foundation that is surrounded by lucious keys, bass, trumpet, and melodica.
reviews:
From January ‘09 Seattle Sound Magazine recommended shows:
January 15th | High Dive | The Preons
Sporting influences from jazz to reggae to classical, the Preons keep proclaiming itself indie rock, but we know better. At times jamming the stage with rhythm guitars, multiple keyboards and horns, they’re creating something totally different: funk jammed, soul-packed rock. Sweater vests beware! Thrashing like an electrocuted snake won’t fly here. With fellow Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi, this should be a night to remember. (RD)
From the Stranger’s music blog, ‘Line Out’ June ‘08
Mars Accelerator, The Preons, Casey Alexander
(Skylark) The Preons play warm, mellow indie rock laced with lush layers of harmonica, trumpet, and keyboards. They’re like a calm, less literary Decemberists. The band’s members have a deep history in local music—bassist John Hendow played in local reggae band Jumbalassy before joining the Preons, and guitarist Josh Cowart once leant his talents to Hourglass Lake. The music benefits from their diverse pasts—subtle hints of jazz and reggae make their way into tracks on their latest record, Starshine on the Devilwoods. But the band say it’s the life experiences—everything from “rehab, weddings, weddings canceled, and death”—that happened while writing and record that make it so strong in the end, proving that sometimes adversity is the best inspiration. MEGAN SELING
Three Imaginary Girls review of Starshine on the Devilwoods
Starshine on the Devilwoods reflect this swirl of interpersonal energy and have packed the songs with rhythm guitars, multiple keyboards, horns, and other occasional instruments making a soft wandering soundscape.
“Starshine” is one of the key tracks with its sharp drumming, 60s psychedelic keyboards and the pretty vocals of former member Maria Leon Guerrero. Other highlights are the cleverly titled “Whole Box of Doorknobs” and “Mistress of the Blue Sky.”