Catch the Abigails coming to a local venue near you. photo by Joel Woodman
The Abigails are putting a new spin on an old country western sound, with the outlaw influence of Lee Hazelwood. The somber country western sound of the Abigails hit the Detroit Bar Saturday, May 11 and the Constellation Room Wednesday, May 29. Warren Thomas, lead singer of The Abigails, gives us an inside what The Abigails are working on.
OCCG: Which country stars have been influences for you in creating the sound of The Abigails?
WT: Lee Hazelwood, Roger Millar, Leon Pain and Gram Parson.
OCCG: I see you play a lot of shows in LA and Orange County, have you done any touring or plan on touring in the future?
WT: We haven’t done too many tours only one East Coast run with The Growlers. Were planning on getting a touring band together and trying to hit the road this summer.
OCCG: What three albums you are currently listening to?
WT: This is a tough one since I work at a record shop I listen to music all day, if I had to pick three I’m currently listening too I’d say “Fortune of Flush” by the Jacobites, “Whatevershebringswesing” by Kevin Ayers and “Up For A Bit” by The Pastells
OCCG: Any upcoming release from the Abigail’s coming out soon?
WT: Were currently working with Burger Records an album is on the way, the tape will be out soon and the LP will be out by the winter.
OCCG: Any bands you would like to share the stage with?
WT: I imagine a big festival starting off with, The Country Teasers these guys are insane and they are from Scotland he has an alter ego and performs as “The Rebel” its epic. Next, I’d bring up the Kevinators they have a “trippy” sound, after I’d bring The Flying Burrito Brothers, followed by some Gram Parson then Johnny Thunders followed by Gap Dream, then to get things wild we would bring out The Cramps then followed by Can and we would wrap up the show.
OCCG: What is your day job?
WT: I work at a Record Store in Echo Park called Mono Records, my buddy John owns it, he lets me listen to records all day.
OCCG: What embarrassing songs might I find on your MP3 player?
WT: I have a guilty pleasure in listening to Lionel Richie, especially early in the morning when I’m at thrift shop with the older ladies. I also enjoy the occasional Isley Brothers song, reminds me of my dad and I driving around in the car.
OCCG: What genre of music can’t you stand to listen to?
WT: Jazz, it just doesn’t do me, I’m not into it. I appreciate it and I sell it, but it’s not for me.