Cole Quest and the City Pickers – “Só Pra Variar” (photo by Eli Smith)
Americana Highways is hosting this video premiere of Cole Quest and the City Pickers’ version of Raul Seixas’ song “Só Pra Variar” from the band’s recently released album Homegrown. Homegrown was produced by Steve Rosenthal, recorded by McLee Mathias at The Carriage House in Stamford, CT; mixed by Tom Camuso at Studio E in Brooklyn; and mastered by Jessica Thompson.
“Só Pra Variar” is Matheus Verardino on harmonica and lead vocals; Cole Quest (Woody Guthrie’s grandson) on dobro and harmony vocals; Christian Apuzzo on guitar and harmony vocals; Mike Mulhollan on banjo; and Craig Akin on bass.
The video was filmed and edited by Sean Trischka; produced by Cole Quest with production assistance by Natalie Jordan; with choreography by Kaylee Canoni and makeup by Dana Manon Filsinger. Actors in the video, in order of appearance, are Matheus Verardino, Mike Mulhollan, Christian Apuzzo, Cole Quest, and Kells Nollenberger.
Could a bearded man in a pink suit toss you a coin and turn your world around? In this video for “Só Pra Variar,” it can. True to its title, which means “just for a change” in Portuguese, the video flashes a series of changes in a snappy, exciting milieu. Well worth both a watch and a listen, and whether or not you can follow along with the lyrics, the vibe shines through.
Growing up in Brazil, Raul Seixas was a huge influence on my first band with his use of humor and nonsense to disguise his criticism of politics, religion and the oppression of censorship happening in Brazil at the time. Almost 30 years later, recording “Só Pra Variar” felt like the perfect way to bring a piece of myself into Homegrown and it was, without a doubt, the most fun I’ve ever had in a studio session.The joy and energy in the room will stay with me forever. – Matheus Verardino
You can find the music here: https://jalopyrecords.bandcamp.com/
Enjoy our previous coverage here: REVIEW: Cole Quest & The City Pickers “Homegrown”
