About

Bio - November 2012 -

Old Abode formed in the spring of 2011 and joined producer Francisco Santos at Superior Media Group a few months later to record their debut album, "Before the Day".

Press reviews have called Before the Day "a highly satisfying debut" and a "refreshing dose of modern pop-rock" (the Wire) with "Cascading guitars and energetic riffs ... epic guitar solos ...[and] a capable vocalist." (the Deli Magazine). They have been compared to My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Band of Horses, and Phish.

Before the Day, released on November 17th 2011, is available at Bull Moose music stores and on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Rhapsody and Spotify. The album reached as high as number two on the local charts and multiple songs have been featured on 92.5 The River (Boston MA) 98.9 WCLZ, 102.9 WBLM (out of Portland ME) and 106.1 WSCA and 91.3 WUNH (out of NH) as well as many other college radio stations. Most recently Old Abode competed in and won the 2012 Portsmouth NH First Night battle of the bands, and were one of the five New England Music Awards nominees for 2011 Best NH Band.

Known for their energetic, diverse, and sometimes non-stop three hour live sets, Old Abode mixes originals with modern and classic rock covers, creating a truly unique musical experience that has to be seen to be believed.

THE PORTSMOUTH HERALD SPOTLIGHT

April 12th, 2012

“Their debut album, "Before the Day," is a fine collection of contemporary pop-rock. The dynamic shift from one song to the next keeps you on your toes, and your ears perked with interest. They'll grind out an upbeat number, and then follow it up with a more subdued, ambient number. Sometimes they'll even spice it up and toss in a little mandolin. Wild. One thing that remains consistent is the inevitable hooks that are written into each of frontman Shea Ellis' exemplary tales...” Read More

THE WIRE

November 17th, 2011:

“With their debut album, Hampton-based trio Old Abode brings a refreshing gust of indie rock to the Seacoast. Their style borrows from some of the best of the genre, including My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses and Wilco. But “Before the Day” also helps establish the group’s own identifiable voice...” Read More

THE DELI MAGAZINE

November 28th, 2011

“Cascading guitars and energetic riffs introduce the title track of Before the Day, the ten-song album from Old Abode, a band hailing from North Hampton, New Hampshire. The album’s overall sound is smooth pop-rock, and the overall vibe is uplifting and peaceful. Singer Shea Ellis is a capable and pleasant-sounding vocalist, and his guitar work is eloquent throughout...” Read More

BULL MOOSE MUSIC
January 2012

Old Abode was a top local seller at Bull Moose in 2011, and the CD was only on the shelves for the last five weeks of the year! See the list

Radio:

Old Abode has been played on:

92.5 WXRV The River - Boston MA

102.9 WBLM Maine’s Rock Station - Portland ME

106.1 WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio - Portsmouth NH

98.9 WCLZ - Portland ME

91.3 WUNH Seacoast Alternative - Durham NH

Old Abode is on Rotation on:

89.7 WMHB Indie/Alt/RADIO 200