High-water mark

Posted by Stephen Centanni | Aug 1, 2018 | Music Briefs | 0 |

Submitted | The Hallers

Band: The Hallers EP Release Party with Strange Her and LUCA
Date: Friday, Aug. 3, with doors at 9 p.m.
Venue: Alchemy Tavern, 7 S. Joachim St., www.alchemytavernmobile.com
Tickets: $8 at the door

Locals haven’t heard much from Mobile indie rockers The Hallers, but this is about to change as the band releases its much-anticipated debut EP “High Waters.”

The Hallers recruited Memphis transplant Curry Weber (Sun Records, Ardent Studios) for production and tracking. Weber says the tracking process took the band from guitarist Brendan Manceaux’s house to “a barn in Robertsdale.” Afterward, Jose Del Rio at Pensacola’s River Sound Studio mixed the album, followed by mastering at Dauphin Street Sound by Josh Daigrepont.

The Hallers have given the public a preview of this album through two singles. “Dance With Us” embraces the alt. rock sounds of the early ‘80s with a clean, pure dose of post-punk jangle cut with modern indie rock.

“Small Talk” is an impressive track that demonstrates the band’s versatility and individuality while maintaining a trademark sonic vibe. The instrumental arrangement mingles seductive groove rhythms with fiery rock overtures while maintaining wave after wave of exciting, syncopated lyrical delivery.

About The Author

Stephen Centanni

With the exception of two years spent at Auburn University, Steve Centanni has spent his life in Mobile County while focusing on his two passions: music and the written word. As soon as he was issued his driver’s license, Centanni began to explore the local music scene in the early ‘90s. He filled his weekend with visits classic local venues such as the Four Strong Winds Coffee House, Vincent Van Go-Go’s and Culture Shock, all of which welcomed those who had yet to reach 18. After high school, Centanni traded Mobile for Auburn to complete his B.A. in English with an emphasis on general writing. While at Auburn, he had the honor of studying under the Pulitzer-winning poet Natasha Trethewey, who served as the nation’s Poet Laureate in 2012 and 2014. After receiving his diploma, Centanni quickly moved back to Mobile and completed the University of South Alabama’s graduate program with a M.Ed. Eventually, he was tapped by the nationally distributed Volume Entertainment Magazine to serve as the magazine’s managing editor/senior writer. His time with Volume allowed him to exercise his love for both music and writing. As Volume began to fade, Lagniappe recruited Centanni as their Music Writer and later their Music Editor, where he has remained for a little over a decade. As far as his involvement in the local music scene, Centanni organized Cess Fest at the Langan Park, which was a mini-festival focused on original local music in a time when original local music was veritably taboo in Downtown Mobile. For a short time, he brought original music to Downtown Mobile as the in-house promoter for the now deceased venue Cell Block. He managed local underground powerhouse Fry Cook, until the members parted ways. Centanni has lent his bass to bands such as Keychain Pistol and The F’n A-Holes, and he toured nationally as a member of Abstract Artimus & the Torture Children. Currently, he provides vocals for the garage blues rock outfit Johnny No. Ultimately, Centanni’s experience in the local music scene as both a participant and an observer has allowed him to witness the ever-changing persona of Mobile’s enigmatic music scene, which continues to leave him with more questions than answers.