Distance Can’t
Dan Almoney and Scott Eubanks always wanted to start a band together.
Did they
get Best Laid Plans off the ground while they were both living in
Did they get it started after they both graduated from Northeaster Senior High School- Scott in 1994, then Dan in 1996? No.
They
waited, of course until March, when the two men were separated by several
states. Dan’s still in the area – living
in
“But it’s kind of cool, because we have to think outside of the immediate area,” Almoney said. “We want to try to do stuff down there, too. So it’s kind of good.”
Almoney, a
drummer, and singer-songwriter Eubanks weren’t going to let the distance hold
back their ambitions. Working the phones
and e-mail, they quickly settled on four songs for an EP and recorded them at
Saturation Acres in
The recently released “End of a Daydream” grooves on a ‘70’s classic rock vibe but updates that sound with modern elements a la the lighter side of the Black Crowes or poppier songs by the Jayhawks. “Just In The Way” isn’t near either of those bands, kicking in with more jagged rock riffs and catchy hooks.
“I think the choruses are hooky enough where it’ll get you into a song,” Almoney said. “But upon further examination, Scott writes some deep stuff.”
Now that
the debut CD is done, it’s time to play out.
And a drummer-acoustic guitar combo’s only going to get you so far. So Almoney and Eubanks added lead guitarist
Next up is
an opening gig for
For details, visit www.parocks.com/gulliftys or call 761-6692.
For more on Best Laid Plans, visit www.bestlaidplansband.com.
--Peter Bothum