Mimicking Birds

Mimicking Birds is an indie rock group from Portland, Oregon centered around Nate Lacy (guitar/vocals). The other two members of the band are Aaron Hanson (drums), and Ian Luxton (supplementary guitar). Ian is the newest member of the band, replacing Tim Skellenger.

Mimicking Birds was originally a vehicle for Nate Lacy's home recordings, but expanded to a trio after he signed to Modest Mouse member Isaac Brock's Glacial Pace Recordings label in 2008. Their debut album was largely recorded at Brock's home in Portland, and released in 2010.

I saw these guys at the Hi-Dive in Denver, CO a few weeks ago. I can honestly say I thought they weren't too shabby. Nick Lacy's ambient guitar playing soothed the soul, but the vocals were a bit muffled. I would classify their sound as melancholy surfer pop. Overall, I would say their music would be great with a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning.

www.myspace.com/mimickingbirds

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