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DallasTHE MARS MCCLANES
Fresh from the studio with a new wave of electrifying tracks, The Mars McClanes are redefining indie rock. This band, with roots in Dallas, TX, has carved out a sound that’s as unpredictable as their journey. They stumbled upon their unique style when faced with an unusual booking predicament early in their career at a well-known country bar. The band had signed on to play four hours of music that night but didn’t have any country songs in their catalogue.
Rather than a cautionary tale, the gig stretched their sensibilities, finding inspiration in songs from Old 97s, Beck, and The Rolling Stones. Now that they call Portland, OR home, they’ve blended the gritty energy of their Dallas roots with the innovative spirit of the Pacific Northwest. A spirit named Harold that they keep in a footlocker in the basement.
They do not talk about Harold.
“The Mars McClanes. Remember the name as you’ll wanna rehearse the classic, “Oh, I know them. I’ve been listening to them since ‘The Liar.’” – TJPL News
