From dark songs sweeping through musical canyons to full throttle roots-punk numbers, Headless Fowl will blow the doors off your expectations of Big John Bates. It features great musicianship, epic production by Robert Ferbrache (16 Horsepower, Slim Cessna) and the most intense songwriting of any Big John Bates album. BJB & Brandy Bones split the lead vocals, the songwriting and a collection of dobros, cellos and accordions. Joined by percussionist Timothy Hagberg on trap (and a percussive metal skeleton kit) this album fires straight and hard. In their inimitable rustic punk style the live show just kicks up the the intensity to full power.

Guitar / Vocals - Big John Bates
Bass / Vocals - Brandy Bones
Percussion - Bill Anker / Tim Hagberg

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"Without a doubt, Big John Bates would scare the accountants at any major record company out of their neatly pressed pants. Like a '57 Chevy on the road out of Helltown, Big John Bates is not stopping for anyone." - Mclean's Magazine


"Big John Bates has one hell of a band. Their blend of Alternative Punk/Country/Rock is one of the most refreshing things that I've heard in 5 years. I would honored to put my 30 year reputation on the line for their music."
- Bill Arnovich (Adele Media)


"Big John Bates is an irresistible hipster draw" - The Telegraph (Illinois)

"Big John Bates is one Of Vancouver's most notorious musicians" - The Globe & Mail

"A high-octane musical experience" - Orange County Examiner (Los Angeles)

"Big John Bates are not only a band; they are an infectious lifestyle choice that needs to be absorbed by all of humankind." - Twin Cities (Minneapolis)



Podcast Interview BJB with Explore Music - NOV 2011

Link to March 2011 Interview with John

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Publicity: Brandy @ FRONTMAN Records



BOOKING:

International Booking: Truemmer Promotion
Canadian Booking: Kreeft Booking Agency
USA Booking: Bucket City Agency


Download BIO (PDF)

Download PRESSKIT (ZIP)

TECHNICAL RIDER (PDF)

STAGE PLOT (PDF)

SCARECROW CLOSE