After a couple of years playing on the lowcountry South Carolina music scene, Ryan Bailey & Cumberland Belle are finally ready to unveil their debut EP, "Down To The Wire." Recorded at Charleston Sound, the lowcountry's premier recording studio, the bulk of the material was tracked live, with minimal overdubs rounding out the sound of the record. "A lot of our favorite records were made that way; a lot of Ryan Adams stuff, Tom Petty stuff, so it made sense for us to do the same. Plus we're just used to playing live, and we wanted to bring that same vibe to the tracks. Jeff (Hodges, chief engineer at Charleston Sound) had the same thought, so it just clicked," according to Bailey, singer and songwriter for the band. "I've started a couple of solo records over the past couple of years that are still unfinished, but this is the first thing really seeing the light of day, and I'm quite proud of it. It's raw and well put-together at the same time. I'm excited for people to hear it."
In their relatively short amount of time together, the band has shared the stage with such diverse acts as Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish and country music mainstay Confederate Railroad, as well as notable South Carolina acts such as Danielle Howle and Owen Beverly. "We sort of ride that fine line between country and rock and roll, so I think that helps us appeal to fairly diverse audiences. There's a little something for everyone," Ryan elaborates. And while this is the band's first official recording as a unit, Ryan's song "Still Alive" has received radio play as far away as the Netherlands. "I'm like the Hasselhof of Dutch Alt-Country," Bailey jokes.
As far as the individual songs, "Most of the tunes on this project were written as stories. Some of them are fictional and some are pseudo-reality, but I think they're all relatable," Ryan says. "There are a lot of people out there that are dealing with difficult things, and I hope these songs can bring some comfort in the fact that they're not alone, and there is hope beyond circumstances. I hope people can relate to these songs, and gain some comfort and hope from the stories they tell. Things get better, maybe not always immediately, but they do get better..." "Down To The Wire" releases on July 9 and will be available locally, at shows, and through itunes and all major digital retailers.
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Hey guys, it was great seeing you this past weekend. Thanks for being part of the show. We haven't seen the footage yet, but I'll let you know how it turned out (as well as audio). Talk to you soon
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thanks for listening. I hope you can make the show at the Village Playhouse in Mt. Pleasant on June 13th. Tickets are on sale in advance for $15 and they are $20 at the door. I wanted to send you the link in case you wanted to get them early. Let me know if you will be making it out. Thanks, S.A. http://www.studioeighty.com/links.php?52677
Greetings from North Carolina! Thank you for the add, and friendship. My main acoustic is an F-30 I bought in '78. Really enjoyed your tunes! Best wishes for continued success! -Rich
Hey Ryan Bailey & Cumberland Bell - thanks for being our friend! Let me know what you think of our music - try "Stone Cold Fox" or "Angeline". Keep rockin, Adam W/M
