“I can’t say enough about Sierra Hull…Sierra is truly a beautiful and talented gift to this world, so special and unique. Daybreak is an awakening.”– Dolly Parton
“Sierra is a remarkably talented, beautiful human being. Success could not come to a more worthy person. I adore her.”– Alison Krauss
Rounder Records is pleased to announce the March 8 release of 19-year old mandolin prodigy, Sierra Hull’s Daybreak.
Produced by Union Station bassist Barry Bales,Daybreak is the much anticipated follow-up to her 2008 hit, Secrets, which The Associated Press described as follows: “Combine the angelic voice of Alison Krauss with the fiery mandolin picking of Rhonda Vincent and you have the sound of Sierra Hull onSecrets…It’s dominated by her mandolin and vocal dynamics few artists of any age ever master.” Hull penned 7 of the 12 songs on Daybreak, a collection that stands up quite well next to the outside material. There’s a pair of sprightly instrumentals, her first-ever western swing number and several songs that show her emotional sophistication. In songs that fall squarely in the bluegrass tradition, feelings are out in the open; during country-leaning compositions, she ponders relationships from more introspective angles, and the title track—a breathtaking pop ballad—is the most ruminative moment of all. One of the most respected artists in the new school of bluegrass, Hull has received 5 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) nominations in the past 3 years and is the first bluegrass musician to receive Berklee School of Music’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship.
“I can’t say enough about Sierra Hull…Sierra is truly a beautiful and talented gift to this world, so special and unique. Daybreak is an awakening.”– Dolly Parton
“Sierra is a remarkably talented, beautiful human being. Success could not come to a more worthy person. I adore her.”– Alison Krauss
Rounder Records is pleased to announce the March 8 release of 19-year old mandolin prodigy, Sierra Hull’s Daybreak.
Produced by Union Station bassist Barry Bales,Daybreak is the much anticipated follow-up to her 2008 hit, Secrets, which The Associated Press described as follows: “Combine the angelic voice of Alison Krauss with the fiery mandolin picking of Rhonda Vincent and you have the sound of Sierra Hull onSecrets…It’s dominated by her mandolin and vocal dynamics few artists of any age ever master.” Hull penned 7 of the 12 songs on Daybreak, a collection that stands up quite well next to the outside material. There’s a pair of sprightly instrumentals, her first-ever western swing number and several songs that show her emotional sophistication. In songs that fall squarely in the bluegrass tradition, feelings are out in the open; during country-leaning compositions, she ponders relationships from more introspective angles, and the title track—a breathtaking pop ballad—is the most ruminative moment of all. One of the most respected artists in the new school of bluegrass, Hull has received 5 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) nominations in the past 3 years and is the first bluegrass musician to receive Berklee School of Music’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship.
Rounder Records is excited and proud to announce that Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame legend Gregg Allman’s Low Country Blues debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 this week, selling just under 36,000 records. This is the highest chart position of Allman’s storied career. His debut solo record, 1973’s Laid Back, reached #13. Low Country Bluesis Allman’s first solo record in 14 years and was produced by T Bone Burnett at his Village Recorder studio in Los Angeles. The album features Dr. John on piano, guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, and Burnett’s brilliant go-to rhythm section: bassist Dennis Crouch and drummer Jay Bellerose. The media reaction to the exceptional Low Country Blues has been incredible. In its lead review, Rolling Stone raved: “It’s the shades of blue in Allman’s vocals, amplified by Burnett’s austere, consciously antique production, that make Low Country Blues an eerie pleasure with quietly persistent emotional conviction,” while USA Today hailed, “T Bone Burnett’s retro rustic production provide a sumptuous sound, but it’s Allman’s scarred croon that elevates Low Country.” In their feature, The Sunday New York Timesnoted that, “where the Allman Brothers is sprawling and expansive, this music is intimate, tightly focused, carefully arranged but never stiff,” while the Wall Street Journalconcluded, “Mr. Allman has earned his stripes as a blues man.” Allman appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and was featured in a lengthy segment on CBS Sunday Morning.? ? As a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and in his own solo career, Allman has long been a gifted natural interpreter of the blues. His soulful and distinctive voice is one of the defining sounds in the history of American music. Low Country Blues finds him putting his own stamp on songs by some of the blues giants whose work has long informed his own, from Muddy Waters and BB King to Buddy Guy and Magic Sam. Low Country Blues is Gregg Allman at his very best -- a self-assured, spirited collection that will stand as a major milestone in what is undeniably an exceptional career.
FIRST SOLO RECORD IN 14 YEARS PRODUCED BY T BONE BURNETT Rounder Records is excited to announce that Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame legend Gregg Allman will release his first solo record in 14 years on January 18, 2011. Called Low Country Blues for the coastal Georgia region Allman calls home, the record was produced by T Bone Burnett, recorded at his Village Recorder studio in Los Angeles and features Dr. John on piano, guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, and Burnett’s brilliant go-to rhythm section: bassist Dennis Crouch and drummer Jay Bellerose. Low Country Blues is Gregg Allman at his very best -- a self-assured, spirited collection that will stand as a major milestone in what is undeniably an exceptional career. As a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and in his own storied solo career, Allman has long been a gifted natural interpreter of the blues. His soulful and distinctive voice is one of the defining sounds in the history of American music. Low Country Blues finds him putting his own stamp on songs by some of the blues giants whose work has long informed his own, from Muddy Waters and BB King to Buddy Guy and Magic Sam. Though constantly on the road, Allman has spent precious little time in the studio since the 2002 death of producer Tom Dowd -- the man behind the glass for much of his recorded career. Sceptical at first, Allman and Burnett quickly bonded and work began in January 2010. The powerhouse band – which of course also features Gregg’s own acoustic guitar expertise and trademark Hammond B-3 organ – cooks up an earthy and atmospheric musical stew infused with gritty R&B muscle, spooky Southern psychedelia, and greasy deep soul grooves. Like any genuine bluesman, Allman’s own life has been colored by myriad triumphs and too many tragedies. Low Country Blues was initially slated for a mid-2010 release, but that plan changed when Gregg, who had long battled chronic Hepatitis C, was notified that he was a candidate for a liver transplant. In June 2010, he entered the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida where he successfully underwent the difficult surgery. Knowing that he had only just made one of the defining albums of his recorded career proved to be the best medicine, giving Allman the inner strength he needed to fully heal. An inveterate road warrior, Allman is understandably itching to return to the endless highway. He spent the months following the surgery hitting both the gym and the rehearsal studio, working hard to restore his vitality to its requisite level. Moreover, Allman is justifiably proud of Low Country Blues and is eager to get out there to bring these songs to his countless fans. “When you have a new record it always feels different,” he says. “Man, you gotta get out there and move the muscles, you gotta move it and shake it.” “It’s been too long,” he adds. “I guess I was just born with a lot of gypsy in my soul.” The track listing for the record is:1. Floating Bridge (Sleepy John Estes)2. Little By Little (Junior Wells)3. Devil Got My Woman (Skip James)4. I Can't Be Satisfied (Muddy Waters)5. Blind Man (Bobby Bland)6. Just Another Rider (Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes)7. Please Accept My Love (BB King)8. I Believe I’ll Go Back Home (Traditional)9. Tears Tears Tears (Amos Milburn)10. My Love is Your Love (Samuel Maghett)11. Checking On My Baby (Otis Rush)12. Rolling Stone (Traditional)
