The Middle Class signed a recording contract with Los Angeles based record label, V A V V Records, and they recently released their debut album, "Deep in Debt." Seven years of giggin’ around town (Los Angeles) allowed the boys to tighten their old fashioned Folksy/Bluesy/Americana sound, and more importantly, find a studio where they knew their sound would be embraced and able to grow. The second the boys walked into V A V V, they knew they were “Home.” Focused on original material, The Middle Class explores all forms of “Traditional Music.” Tight vocal sounds are often complemented by a washboard, a suit case, a mandolin, a trumpet, or slide guitar or harmonica. The boys want to create that “back porch” kinda feel, where an intimate, sugar-sweet ballad can easily give way to a floorboard stompin’ sing-a-long.
The Middle Class is currently in the studio recording their second album, with the help of producer Sebastian Sheehan (V A V V Records). The addition of new members, Justin Carney (Bass) and Shawn Cunnane (Mandolin & Guitars) has filled out The Middle Class family and helped shape the eclectic sound of the new record. The involvement of world class drummer, Trevor Thornton (ASIA) and accordion player, James Feeley (The Pogues), and other special guests, has created a buzz about the band's highly anticipated second offering. New knee slappin' tunes and sugarsweet ballads on the way. Recently, The Middle Class can be found entertaining young folks and folks older than young folks in communities all over Los Angeles. In the spirit of giving and the tradition of roots music, the band has been performing street concerts in neighborhoods from downtown LA to the beaches. The Middle Class is available for hire for private parties/ events/ tours.
