The Fauntleroys

Escovedo, Julian, Tremulis and Pitmon have pooled their distinctive sensibilities into uniquely raucous, rousing rock ’n’ roll on their startling inaugural collaboration (and Plowboy Records debut) Below the Pink Pony, due out September 16, 2014. The raw-nerved six-song set — encompassing five new original tunes plus a pummeling, possessed reading of the Incredible String Band’s classic “Chinese White” — captures the powerful collective rapport and spontaneous spirit of invention that reigned when these kindred musical spirits convened for the first time at Julian’s East Village recording studio, NY HED, to write and record Below the Pink Pony in an adrenaline-charged marathon four-day session. The foursome shared songwriting and vocal duties, while introducing such unexpected elements as Escovedo’s hitherto-unrecorded bass-playing skills. The Fauntleroys marks the convergence of four iconoclastic lifers, united by a shared sense of musical adventure and a mutual admiration for one another’s talents. Alejandro Escovedo’s early exploits — glam-punk progenitors Nuns and alt-country pioneers Rank and File — set the stage for his prolific and distinguished solo career. Ivan Julian’s notable musical achievements stretch back to his membership in ’70s punk icons Richard Hell and the Voidoids, and have continued through his work as a solo artist, producer and collaborator with the likes of The Clash, Shriekback and Matthew Sweet. Nicholas Tremulis has been making remarkably accomplished albums of his personally-charged rock-soul songcraft since the mid-’80s. Linda Pitmon’s powerful, inventive drumming first turned heads during her days with her ’90s combo Zuzu’s Petals, and subsequently in her work alongside husband/bandmate Steve Wynn in Wynn’s band the Miracle 3 as well as the all-star Baseball Project. Beloved troubadour Alejandro Escovedo, fabled axe hero Ivan Julian, eclectic tunesmith Nicholas Tremulis and propulsive percussive force Linda Pitmon