- Sexton Blake (band)
Sexton Blake is a band based in
Portland, Oregon . They are signed to theindependent record label Expunged Records . Fronted by singer/guitarist Josh Hodges, other instruments include keyboard, drums, and bass. They were featured on the album "to: Elliott, from: Portland," a tribute album to Portland Singer/SongwriterElliott Smith performing the song "Rose Parade". They currently have released one full-length, self-titled album. "Sexton Blake" the album, was recorded in New York City, by Josh Hodges, who then moved to Portland and started the band by the same name. Their second album (a collection of covered songs from the 80s) was released in July of 2007.Members
*Josh Hodges -- vocal/guitar
*Ryan Bjornstad -- keyboards
*Thom Homolya -- Bass
*Tim Edgar -- DrumsDiscography
"To: Elliott, From: Portland"
A tribute album to
Elliott Smith that includes Sexton Blake's version of the Smith's "The Rose Parade.""Sexton Blake"
2004 album that is sometimes titled "Explosive Motion Picture Score" or "Josh Hodges' Sexton Blake". Includes the songs:
#"Intro"
#"Emma"
#"Little Bit More"
#"Jake - Keep It Together"
#"Me or Mine"
#"Want to Die"
#"Alright"
#"East of . . ."
#"Quick"
#"Doesnt Matter"
#"Know the Way"
#"Dreaming of Babylon"
#"Abe"
#"Better off Dead""Plays the Hits"
2007 album that includes the
cover version s of:
#"Hungry Heart " (as made popular byBruce Springsteen )
#"Bette Davis Eyes " (as made popular byKim Carnes )
#"Young Turks" (as made popular byRod Stewart )
#"Making Love out of Nothing at All " (as made popular byAir Supply )
#"I Need Love " (as made popular byLL Cool J )
#"Logical Song " (as made popular bySupertramp )
#"Oh L'amour " (as made popular byErasure )
#"Girl You Know It's True " (as made popular byMilli Vanilli )
#"Rush Rush " (as made popular byPaula Abdul )
#"Daniel" (as made popular byElton John )
#"Evil Woman" (as made popular byElectric Light Orchestra )
#"Life in a Northern Town " (as made popular byThe Dream Academy )
#"Human Nature" (as made popular byMichael Jackson )Live Performances
Sexton Blake has been on numerous regional tours of the Northwestern United States. Most recently they performed at the annual Portland festival "
PDX POP NOW! " 2006--a free music festival showcasing local bands.External links
* [http://www.sextonblakemusic.com Sexton Blake Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/sextonblakemusic Sexton Blake's Myspace Profile]
* [http://www.nw-radio.com/bands/Sexton-Blake/index.html NW Radio Review]
* [http://www.wweek.com/story.php?story=6158 Willamette Week Article]
* [http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/71r26.html In Music We Trust Article]
* [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joshhodges CD Baby Article]
* [http://www.sponiczine.com/review_detail.asp?wfArtist=Hodges,%20Josh Sponic Zine Review]
* [http://www.copperpress.com/new/copper/html/CP22/pages/joshhodges.html Copper Press Article]
* [http://www.musicemissions.com/display_review/2605 Music eMissions Review]
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