The real substance of Alathea comes from the unexpected, the underground and the out of sight. The duo’s fourth full-length recording, My Roots Grow Deeper, conveys a depth of thought, insight and care that is rare in a surface age, and which puts on display the reason for their continually expanding community of supporters. And that’s what Alathea has developed: community, not fans.
My Roots Grow Deeper is a full and textured record, thoroughly modern yet absent of any cliché studio trickery or gimmicky hybrids. Led by Radford’s clear-as-a-bell vocals, and complemented by Johnson’s smoky harmonies, the song cycle delivers an emotional and atmospheric ride as dynamic as the mountain view they glimpse from their East Tennessee cabin.
That spirit allows Alathea to connect to anyone, anywhere, simply by being invitational in the way they approach their craft and their lives. And while their lyrics display a sharp intellect and grounding in the work of influential artists, it is the unresolved honesty of how the songs are conveyed that marks Alathea’s work.
(bio written by Dave Palmer)
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It was great seein you guys at Immanuel on the 18th. Thanks for joining our service that morning! Mandee you are so funny, you cracked me up! I loved listening to the stories you shared with us! Christy you are very instrumentally (if that is a word) gifted! I loved how you just found the water jug and started playing it! We were blessed to have you! Thank you, I hope you come again soon! By the way it has been raining ever since you guys left!! You must bring in the sun! God Bless!
HOLD THE PHONE... you girls are coming to the area June 1st and you didn't CALL ME????? well, shame and since I've found out about it ~ we are gonna try and get some of our "girls" from the weekend to come with us and be your 'back-up singers'!!!!! love ya and see ya in a few weeks ~ be safe
Hey I saw you all at the Well in Johnson City months ago! Looks like you all are having good success! I'll say a special prayer for you and your band today! You're a blessing! :)
Hey Alathea...love the sound. You SHOULD be at the Asheville Expo. My goodness, Mindy Smith, Malcolm Holcombe will be there...NC is big Americana country...YOU should be there! :)
Hey friends. It's been awhile. How've you been? Heard about the songwriting contest.. that's awesome! Congrats:D
I'm not singing with Sydney so much these days, but I am in band called The OaKs. I think you may like:D I hope you can check us out sometime at www. myspace. com/wearetheoaks.
Hey! Don't know if you gals remember me or not, but I'm one of the ministers down here in Florida, at First Baptist DeFuniak Springs. I was just checkin in to see how you were doing. Have a wonderful day!
hey there :-) it's been awhile since the boat... hope texas and other shows have treated you both well... my hope is to try and get to the nashville show this week... i'll see what i can do. best wishes- -rm
AHHHHHH what an awesome weekend.... you gal's ROCK!!!! and Rhonda isn't too bad either ~ LOL!!!! thanks for helpin' us get REAL!!!!! love you both ~ can't wait for Dec. (hope you had a good "shopping" trip and safe journey home)
