Biography

Keeton Coffman – vocals, guitars

Ryan Cecil – guitars, vocals

Jacob Lisenbe – bass, vocals

Tank Lisenbe – drums, vocals

Anthemic pop hooks; explosive guitars with electric riffs; a bashing, crashing rhythm section of brotherly love; and a sense of purpose fortified by a faith in the transformative power and community of rock and roll – welcome to the loud, proud, wild and wonderful world of the 71′s.

The story begins with the debut full-length (2009’s We Are Locomotive) and gathers steam with “Start Again” – a hard-charging lead single about the unstoppable force of redemption.  Along with its accompanying video, a hilarious “hostile corporate takeover” of the aisles of an unsuspecting Wal-Mart, the band’s collective efforts were quickly noticed.  The year ended with Houston’s leading alternative radio station (“The Buzz” – 94.5 FM) naming The 71′s “Best New Band in Houston.”

Encouraged by the love of the local media and a growing loyal fan base hungry for new material, the band set its sights on the lofty goal of three EPs in a single year.  The first, Rock And Roll Reaction, Vol. 1 (RRRv1), was released in October 2010. It was described by The Houston Press as “purely rock and roll, devil-may-care attitude – an unpretentious and sincere jamboree of power chords and youth energy” and was met with the same kind of enthusiasm on the road as in their East Texas backyard.  Furthermore, “All Tied Up,” RRRv1’s unforgettable lead track of equal parts AC/DC and early Tom Petty, was selected by Houston’s CBS affiliate as the soundtrack tune for the Houston Texans, lending the band even greater visibility in the market.

The second installment in the EP series, Rock and Roll Reaction Vol. 2, made its debut July 12th.  Written, recorded and produced by The 71′s, this heart-pulsing, fist-pumping collection of songs, including “Get Up And Dance” and “Diamond Heart,” contains the pure blood rock and roll that The 71′s are known for.  The record’s stand-out track turning heads all across Texas is “Angel Eyes,” which is heavy influenced by Stone Temple Pilots and Led Zeppelin.  The song paints a portrait of a life dealing with demons based on C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, and it is as lyrically provocative as it is melodically addictive.

The 71′s are taking over Texas with their electric sound and thrilling live show.  With club and festival dates booking through 2011, best to keep an ear to the ground for Keeton, Cecil and the Lisenbe brothers on Rock And Roll Reaction, Vol. 2 – available at www.the71s.com and anywhere music is sold online.

Press

We find ourselves hungry for an unpretentious and sincere jamboree of power chords and youth energy. The 71′s have always delivered those things in spades.

- The Houston Press

It’s truly uncanny how the down-to-earth quartet can inspire slavish devotion and primal excitement with just a few power chords and some rugged good looks.
- The Houston Press

These guys are the quintessential rock band.
- The Hidden Mixtape

“The overall image brought to mind by We Are Locomotive is a rocket shedding boosters and fuel tanks – not necessarily accelerating, but maintaining the speed necessary to reach escape velocity. …the undeniable quality of the recording is more than reason enough to own the record.

“The rock and roll is expertly tracked and mastered, and may be one of the best-sounding albums to come out of Houston this year.” – Jef With One F, Houston Press

“The 71′s match their impeccable pop image with impeccable pop production, and I’m always a sucker for that!” – Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle

Features

Rocks Off Houston Press Interview
The Hidden Mixtape
The Examiner Houston
Houston Press “God’s Punk Ass Kids”
The Examiner Houston Live Review
The Champions Sun “Evolving Music Forward”
Houston Press “Aftermath” Live Review
The Spring Observer Interview
The Examiner Houston “Inspiring a Rock-n-Roll Reaction”

Extras, Awards & Honors

Named “2009′s Best New Band In Houston” by 94.5 FM The Buzz

TV/Film Placement
The Real World: Cancun on MTV
The Real World: Brooklyn on MTV
The Duel on MTV
The Stylist (MTV Fall 2009)
The Khardashians: Kim and Kourt Go To Miami (E! Channel)
The Bad Girls Club

Radio
Houston, TX (94.5 FM)
Austin, TX (106.7 FM)

The 71′s have shared the stage with:
Kris Allen (American Idol Winner), Sister Hazel, Thriving Ivory, Leeland, The Elms,Band of Heathens, Green River Ordinance, Bright Light Social Hour, The Last Place You Look, Robbie Seay Band, American Fangs, Miranda Dodson, The Canvas Waiting, Robyn Ludwick

PREVIOUS RELEASES:
“We Are Locomotive” (2009)