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Genres: Acoustic / Folk Rock / Indie

Location: United States

Stats: 1,306 fans / 193,489 plays / 5 plays today

Members: Keith Goodwin, Daniel Schwartz, Tim Arnold

Good Old War 's Top Song: Looking For Shelter Buy Album

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Seldom do band members rebound gracefully after their main musical effort falls apart, but Keith Goodwin (vocals/guitar) and Tim Arnold (drums/vocals), members of the once up-and-coming progressive rock band Days Away have managed to do just that, pulling a 180 with their sound to a great degree of success in their new acoustic folk project Good Old War. Rounding out the trio is Dan Schwartz (guitar/vocals) from the Americana tinged 6 piece band, Unlikely Cowboy.

After sifting through various monikers, the band decided on Good Old War, which stems from each of the band members last names (Goodwin, Arnold, Schwartz), but also added personal significance to the battle that is the artistic process, being a twenty-something, and living in these oh-so-troubled times.

Unlike the recent trend among indie rock artists who have visited the country/folk genre, Good Old War makes no attempt to assimilate its music for the sake of novelty. There's no fake twang in Keith Goodwin's soft vocals, nor does the band try to overindulge itself by adding sounds by the harmonica or mandolin just for the sake of having them. Instead, this trio from Pennsylvania retains the intimate storytelling nature of folk-song structure, playing music for those who desire an emotive, lyrical experience without having to wade through pretentious or unnecessary musical gimmicks to get it.

Only Way To Be Alone, Good Old War's debut full length, was produced by Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Miranda Lee Richards) in Los Angeles in May 2008. The recording process became a family affair with long time friends Anthony Green of Circa Survive and Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases joining in on the track "Weak Man". This was not the first time Good Old War had shared a studio with Green. Keith, Dan and Tim recorded as Anthony's Band for recently released solo album, Avalon.

PRESS:

"The trio have mastered the art of three-part harmonies and their lively and intricate songs are a throwback to the days when Crosby, Stills And Nash ruled the rock world...Rocks Like: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young / Fleet Foxes / Simon & Garfunkel" -Alternative Press

"Only Way To Be Alone has all the components of an instant classic - it sounds like it could have come from any decade out of the past five, but its timing right now just makes it all the more refreshing" -AbsolutePunk

"Layers of pristine acoustics create a sparkling interplay, laying the groundwork for the vocals of Keith Goodwin and Tim Arnold to plead earnestly over it without being overbearing... From the clean recording to the earthy packaging, Only Way to Be Alone is a solid, presentable debut for the Philadelphia trio, steeped in both tradition and modern styles and successful all the same." -PunkNews.org

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KNOME {: said:
really perfect. 3 days ago
Corinnne said:
FUCKING LOVE YOU. some of the only music that can instantly put me in a good mood. can't wait to hear new stuff! 1 week ago
iDami said:
♥ Nov 25
i'm nick said:
please add new songs soon! i love you guys. no homo. Nov 15
[♥][♥][♥] said:
really lovin your sound. nice and relaxing :) Nov 05
Bsteele My Heart said:
Not much into Folk Rock, but on a good word from Anthony Green, checked you out. This I like. Nov 05
Gabi said:
♥ Oct 23
paulo cruz said:
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G U i . said:
wonderfull work, its sad that i will never see this live *location :/ the one i set its a joke obviously Aug 17
abugfilms said:
can't wait to see you with the honorary title at the knitting factory in september!!! Aug 02
Emily said:
I'm in love with you boys. :] It's official. I'm going to a university about an hour from Philly. [I live in Pittsburgh.] I hope you play shows in your home town from time to time. I'll make my way over to see you. Jul 27
rrainwater90@hotmail.com said:
HOUSTON. kthnx. Jul 02
Byron Peep said:
this music is beautiful! Relieving to hear Jun 28
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