Trey Johnson
vocals, guitars Danny Balis
bass, guitar, vocals Carter Albrecht
keys, guitars, vocals Tom Bridwell
drumkit Ward Williams
pedal steel, slide guitar Chris Holt
guitar, keys, vocals
CONTACTS
For booking, contact Bubba Turner at Headliner Artists 940-484-0565 o 940-383-5870 f 624 W. University Dr 299 Denton Tx 76201 ww.headlinerartists.com www.myspace.com/headlinerartists www.myspace.com/headlinerartistskd
For all other inquires, please contact Sorta's Manager, Carrie Garcia at sortamanage@gmail.com.
Influences
Music, books, people, life, death, children, love, rock and roll.
Sounds Like
Melodic, mellow, pretty rock and roll. Think Wilco...Elliott Smith...Dylan...
DISCOGRAPHY
Strange and Sad But True (2006) Purchase from us through Pay Pal: US CUSTOMERS ONLY:
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
or get it at CD Baby or
I-Tunes
Critical Acclaim for Strange and Sad but True
“Strange and Sad but True is delightful mellow pop, recalling everything from Josh Rouse to Elliot Smith to Wilco. … this album has no weak link...potentially making them all favorites.”
American Songwriter
“Like fellow North Texas roots rockers the Old 97's and Slobberbone (may they rest in beer suds), Dallas' Sorta has not necessarily gotten better as time has mucked on; they were pretty damned good in the first place..under those sonic ornaments, cleverly poetic lyrics, harvest-gold melodies and fine musicianship prevail. Nope, nothing's changed a bit.” Texas Music Magazine
"Readers Pick for Best Local CD Release" Dallas Observer Best of Dallas 2007 Issue (October 2007)
As Heard On... 85 Feet and Falling featured on CBS prime time series The Unit Tell Me a Story featured on the WB’s hit series One Tree Hill and CBS's Without a Trace
Tracklist:
1. Buttercup
2. Water Music
3. Tell Me a Story
4. 85 Feet
5. Mama
6. Lazybones
7. Goodnight
8. Nothing Left to Say (Demons)
9. Party's Over
10. Pink and Baby Blue
11. Closer
12. Peace and Quiet
An intimate evening with Sorta: Live at Bend StudioBuy Now Two Live Acoustic CDs are available now:
April 7, 2006
NEW: May 5, 2007
May 5, 2007 Tracklist:
1. Make a Wish
2. I'll be there
3. Fool's Gold
4. Knights in White Satin
5. Water Music
6. Peace & Quiet
7. 85 Feet
8. To Jenny
9. Christmas Day
10. Grown Man
11. Stary Eyes
12. Telescope
Little Bay (2004) US CUSTOMERS:
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Critical Acclaim for Little Bay
“evokes the solitary discontent of Exile on Main Street by way of Wilco’s AM…a batch of tunes as well-crafted as any you’re likely to encounter this year”. Paste Magazine
“Sorta finds the perfect balance of twang and thunder in the most elusive place: good old-fashioned song-craft.” Dallas Morning News
As Heard On... Sweet Little Bay and To Jenny featured on the WB’s hit series One Tree Hill
Laugh Out Loud (2002) out of print, but you can download it at CD Baby.
As Heard On... Crazy featured on MTV's The Real World Road Rules: The Guantlet, Episode 1
More Myth EP (2002) out of print
Plays For Lovers (2001)
Get it at Vigin Records or Grimey's New and Pre-loved Music.
Grown Man: Granada Theater: 8-16-07 :by Bill Ellison:
BIOGRAPHY
Sorta. It is an explanation given again and again, but the name says it all. The music isn't alt-country, roots rock or pop. Its sorta all of those things. With songs about love, birth, loss, loneliness and murder, Sorta encompasses everything under the sun.
With a brand new album and a brand new member, Sorta is reaching a new level of sound and songwriting rarely seen in today's music environment. What singer/guitarist Trey Johnson and bassist Danny Balis started as a two-man band has evolved into a six-piece sonic boom of musical magic. Drummer Trey Carmichael and the three-pronged multi-instrumentalist attack of Carter Albrecht, Ward Williams and Chris Holt add much to the vision Johnson and Balis shared six years ago. The reason the band was created was to write good songs and play the music they wanted to play, but what Johnson, Balis, Albrecht, Williams and Carmichael produced was a one of kind band.
During the six years of Sorta, numerous people have taken note of the band and the eclectic sound they continue to generate. In 2004, Sorta released Little Bay to a wildfire of fanfare and critical success. The album was lauded for its original direction in several music publications and was named the ..3 album of 2004 by KERA, landing the band a spot just behind Texas legends Willie Nelson and Norah Jones. Of course, what KERA was treated to in 2004, true fans of Sorta had witnessed for years.
The band, and some of its individual members, have been nominated a number of times for the Dallas Observer Music Awards. The most recent nomination lead to Sorta being named Best Act Overall for 2006 at the ceremony in May. In addition to the Sorta accolades, three members of the band have been recognized for their individual talents. Albrecht and Johnson were honored at the 2003 Observer music awards, winning Best Musician in Dallas and Male Singer of the Year, respectively. Holt brings an equally impressive resume to the table, having just won Best Instrumentalist for 2006 while earning his second consecutive Musician of the Year award.
Much like the songs they write, Sorta proves time and time again they are no one-trick pony. Whether their music is pumping through amps at a theater or unplugged in an intimate setting, the hypnotic melodies always sound perfect and everything works just right. Sorta is the true definition of a band; six members who create a symphony of sound which is at the same time intricate and accessible.
Make no mistake, Sorta brings the same versatility and tight-knit sound to their albums. From their first EP Plays for Lovers, to their upcoming release Strange and Sad but True, the band continues to display their diversity. Whether picking up the pace or slowing the tempo, Sorta always produces a consistently beautiful sound.
With the release of Strange and Sad but True, Sorta proves once again they are a band that no one can label, but everybody can love.
by Blake Reedy
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