WYATT ESPALIN: Lead Vocals, Fiddle, Rhythm Guitar, Bouzouki, Harmonica
COBI FERGUSON: Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin, Bass, Bouzouki, Percussion
ON THE ROAD - BRETT BYARS: Drums, Vocals - BEN WILSON: Bass, Vocals
For booking email Cobi Ferguson - cobi4president@yahoo.com
Influences
Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Lucinda Williams, Heartless Bastards, Gillian Welch, Jars of Clay, Pearl Jam, The Weepies, Indigo Girls, Patty Griffin, Rilo Kiley, Old Crow Medicine Show, David Gray, Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins, Led Zeppelin, Buddy Miller, Counting Crows
Sounds Like
Ryan Adams sitting under a weeping willow counting crows
Trees Leave has had the privilege of sharing the stage with the following artists: The Greencards, Sam Bush, Angie Aparro, Tim O'Brien, The Infamous Stringdusters, Irons In The Fire, The Lovell Sisters, Mac Powell (Third Day), Shane and Shane, Trevor Morgan, Randall Goodgame, Brianna Lane, Kort McCumber
"Finalists in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest 2009"
- Evan Schlansky / American Songwriter (Apr 07, 2009)
"....adds a fresh voice to the alternative folk scene with songs that morn opportunities lost and celebrate hope renewed......the duo captures the essence of todays troubador." - Wylie Graver / Verge Live Magazine (August 15, 2008)
“Why can’t we let go of things that don’t want us? When we hear the sounds of ghosts that will haunt us, why don’t we run?” from “Run” by Trees Leave
Letting go, or running from the past is the prominent theme of the songs that decorate “Run,” the debut album of Trees Leave. The ghosts that haunt this Nashville, Tennessee alternative-folk-rock duo have been coming back to life in their songs for years. Trees Leave have been playing music together for close to a decade. The last couple of years, though, have been the most productive and satisfying for them. They have crafted a sound that marries their Bluegrass roots with their love of Rock, Blues and Traditional Country music. Trees Leave’s preferred brand of Americana mixes raw, emotional lyrics with equally jarring melodies and instrumentation. Whether they are plugged in or sitting on the back porch, the urgency in their music and performance is hard to ignore.
Usually performing as a duo, they share rhythm guitar duties when the other is impressing on their signature instruments. Cobi Ferguson’s polarizing guitar riffs and Wyatt Espalin’s fiery fiddle solos add spice to their live performances and keeps audiences guessing what will come next. When the venue suits it, Trees Leave performs with a backing band and their songs do not hesitate to meet them at the next level. The listener is caught off guard with the twists of irony, winks of wit and sighs of sorrow of the characters in their songs.
Trees Leave have studied the architects of Americana music and are not ashamed of borrowing from their influences such as Ryan Adams and Whiskeytown, Gillian Welch, the Counting Crows and new Folk-Pop act, the Weepies. You can even hear hints of their Christian music past in the spiritual longing of their own original crowd-pleasers, “Groaning” and “Water Falls”. They would never call themselves Bluegrass players, but they love taking turns on fiddle and mandolin-laced folk tunes and often try to recreate the sounds of old world music with their tight harmonies and interesting interpretations of standards like “Bury Me Beneath the Willow.”
Trees Leave plan to tour extensively this year to promote “Run.” They have recently signed with Precedent Entertainment to take care of their booking. They are already looking ahead to their next recording project and are anxious to perfect some new songs by trying them out on the road. Their humble attitude and gratitude for their many blessings over the years have not waned. They have not forgotten where they came from and celebrate that in their songs.
Trees leave; something as stoic as a tree will eventually leave. Trees leave; trees will bear leaves. These somber and hopeful views on the circles of life shape the music of Trees Leave. They bring their faith, desires and needs into their art. In this life, we are all running from something . . . Or running to something. . .or usually, both. Trees Leave are running toward their goals, their dreams and their calling to nurture this art. By holding on to the past is how they plan to get there.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
We were just wondering...what they hell are you up to in this crazy world. Stop by and let us know. Push play on one of our tunes and dig it for a second. Stop and be grateful that we haven't all just spun so completely out of control, that we fly into the atmosphere and forget to appreciate one another. Thank you so much for your contributions to this world. We think you kick ass and deserve a Scooby Snack. -The River Project
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
