A snippet of ‘The Firing Line’ by Finn Miles – a song for you.
Finn Miles at Java Joe’s
A night to remember, Finn Miles and Christopher Bell shared the stage, lighting up the night at Java Joe’s in Des Moines, IA last Wednesday.
New Music Coming Soon!
New songs on the way from Finn Miles! I (Paul) have been tracking guitars and drums at the Hakeman Estate, our latest recording location in scenic central Des Moines, IA.
The new EP will contain five songs, probably our most mature and well balanced tracks to date, all centering around the ‘L’ word, LOVE. Here’s a lyrical sample from one of the new songs – enjoy!
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We go out
pretty things looking around
playin’ it cool
we are the kings and queens of fools
new time, the bomb
hurried love under cover songs
stretch cars and highlights
how will we know when we’ve done it right?
we’re making us
we’re faking us
we’re taking us
for a joyride, baby
- I confess I haven’t a clue
when it comes to loving you
modern love, what we have we done?
Tricia Scully – Holding Out
On a pleasant day, Tricia stopped by to play us her music. The first specifically electric guitar singer songwriter to be filmed for Onesongs, I was excited to see what the outcome would be. She set up in the corner of my makeshift studio with her trusty looper and let loose with some seamless fingerstyle guitar playing. As if that’s not enough to be swept away by, she sings beautifully, writes poetic lyrics, and has a way cool guitar, too.
To see more of Tricia, check out Tricia Scully.
Also, for an encore performance of Tricia and Carl Hauk, check out their cover of the Bowerbirds – Here!.
Carl Hauck – Coffee on the Rocks
I recently was contacted to do a video of Carl Hauck. On his way through Iowa on tour, Carl stopped by during the afternoon to play his music for me at my temporary living situation. The vintage house provided a nice atmosphere for his music. Sweetly sung, folksy, acoustic fingerstyle music– my favorite. I think you’ll definitely want to catch him on his next time through on tour.
To see more of Carl, check out Carl Hauck.
Stam in the place where you live.
A few important bullet points:
- The fantastic chocolate shop, Stam, is just around the corner from where we live
- Stam is located on Ingersoll, one of the most scenic and enjoyable neighborhoods in Des Mones
- Stam has a relaxing patio
- Stam has invited Finn Miles to play two dates, this Friday and Saturday on their patio
- If you live near Stam you should really come and enjoy the night (you are invited!)
- We’ll see you at Stam
Rediscovering Wilco
I first heard Wilco in college and thought “Eh, these guys are ok, nothin’ special.”
I’m now eating my words.
The best bands make it sound so easy. The best writers find lines that sound as natural as being born.
Listen to Kicking Television, and enjoy some classic Wilco.
A Finn Miles First – House Show
Last weekend we played our first house show, a smashing success! Thanks to the gracious hosts and audience the ‘vibe’ was really sweet and intimate. Despite a confounding rainstorm, we played inside rather than on the back porch, but the setting couldn’t have been better. Enjoy this clip of our lead off song “Winteresque” in the McCord’s living room – impromptu venue.
Night of Chocolate Delight
We’ve just set up a series of intimate-setting shows at Stam Chocolaterie in Des Moines, another fantastic non-traditional setting for this summer’s Finn Miles concert series.
Over the past few years we’ve played T-shirt shops, jewelery stores, living rooms, and street corners…you can’t say we’re not trying! 
What other settings would you like to see Finn Miles play?
