artist The Withering Pines

Rich with analog landscapes, The Withering Pines are an Ottawa based Canadiana collective and Eric Vieweg's latest brainchild. Sprawling melodic arrangements serve as a lush subtext to Eric's lyrical depth and sincerity. With a collection of songs currently being recorded and produced under the wing of David Draves, The Withering Pines released their debut record in early 2009. REVIEW FROM BRIDGING THE ATLANTIC: BTA was very lucky to receive a physical copy of The Withering Pines first release Into Corners... Ottawa's established and well-respected musician Eric Vieweg and friends have skillfully wrapped-up some soul-filled rock numbers in the first release for The Withering Pines. What is so refreshing about this album is how the emotion permeates through every inch... of the album. The songs are raw, yet calculated; this allows each song to stand alone. Highlights of the album include "Lines Upon Our Skin" where I reached for the volume to hear the energetic guitar tear into the verse, then hush everything to hear Vieweg's lamenting retrospect. My hands down favourite track is "Whisper in the Night", where the patient chorus echoes the overall atmosphere of the album. Call it rock, folk rock, roots rock...it's a rock album. Simply. The Withering Pines didn't rush, this album assembled intricately by some of Ottawa greatest artists and it shows. The liner notes include J.J. Ipsen, Matt Ouimet, Anders Drerup, and Matt Aston. http://bridgingtheatlantic.blogspot.com/2009/02/inbox-wednesday-withering-pines.html (read less)

Eric Vieweg Writer, frontman
JJ Ipsen Guitars etc.
Matt Ouimet Bass, some drums
Matt Aston Drums
Anders Drerup Utility (steel, banjo, keys, etc.)