Romantica plays lush, richly orchestrated pop-folk made
rural by twangy pedal steel. Led by an Irishman, the music contains references
to Ireland but is placed firmly in the rich musical traditions of American
country and folk music. Their latest release, Control Alt Country Delete, was
written and recorded in one day in Austin, TX on March 23, 2009. The result is
like a poignant and revealing peephole into the writing and recording process,
as we listen to songs recorded as they are still being written, the band discussing
arrangements as they go and even a fleeting moment of internal tension.
Romantica's 2007 sophomore album, America, has won numerous accolades,
including two awards from the International Songwriting Competition. PASTE
Magazine gave the album 4 Stars and ranked it #58 on their list of the
"TOP 100 ALBUMS of 2007". The Onion, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and
City Pages have all called America one of the "Best Local Albums of
2007" and it has been popping up on blog ³Best of the Decade² lists as
well.
Romantica has performed with Ryan Adams and Sara Watkins (of
Nickel Creek), toured with Carrie Rodriguez, showcased at SxSW and The Americana
Music Conference and their music has been added to the in-flight music on Sun
Country Airlines flights as part of their MN Music Campaign. Romantica will
release their third studio album this year and were invited to showcase at SxSW
and perform at the Calgary Folk Festival.
Ice cream treats from University Dining Services and sample sandwiches from Jimmy Johns will be served this day while supplies last.