Departure Records, LLC signs Louisville artists The Ladybirds
Louisville, KY – November 5, 2009 – Louisville independent record company Departure Records is excited to announce the signing of their third artists, The Ladybirds. The Ladybirds consist of Sarah Teeple-Swain – Lead vocals, Max Balliet – Guitar, Jaxon Lee Swain – Bass, Anthony Fossaluzza – Organ, and Brett Holsclaw – Drums.
The new album will be a follow-up to their self-released debut “Whiskey and Wine“ released in 2007.
An early 2010 release is expected.
www.myspace.com/theladybirds
The Ladybirds join Edgehill Avenue and Scott Mertz new band, Your News Vehicles, on the Departure Record label. Edgehill Avenue currently has “Rambler” on the label released in early 2009 and releases are scheduled for early 2010 for The Ladybirds and Your News Vehicles.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Fall News
It's been awhile since the last post but it doesn't mean little is going on with Departure Records.
Scott Mertz has put together a dynamite new band, "Your News Vehicles". The band features Scott Mertz, Fred Wethington, Charlie Bock, Jyn Yates, and Christy O'Connell. They are playing a few shows around town before hitting the studio in the next couple of months for a release early 2010.
Edgehill Avenue will be playing a show at Gerstle's on November 20th with special guests from Lexington, Fifth on the Floor. Show starts at 9.
In addition, Edgehill will be releasing a live EP recorded during several shows over the summer. Look for the release around Thanksgiving.
Departure has an exciting announcement coming very soon about a new band who'll be working with the label. We'll have a press release in the coming weeks.
Take care.
Departure
Scott Mertz has put together a dynamite new band, "Your News Vehicles". The band features Scott Mertz, Fred Wethington, Charlie Bock, Jyn Yates, and Christy O'Connell. They are playing a few shows around town before hitting the studio in the next couple of months for a release early 2010.
Edgehill Avenue will be playing a show at Gerstle's on November 20th with special guests from Lexington, Fifth on the Floor. Show starts at 9.
In addition, Edgehill will be releasing a live EP recorded during several shows over the summer. Look for the release around Thanksgiving.
Departure has an exciting announcement coming very soon about a new band who'll be working with the label. We'll have a press release in the coming weeks.
Take care.
Departure
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Mid-Summer News
Hope everyone is having a terrific Summer. Excellent reviews continue to come in on Edgehill Avenue's "Rambler". The latest review is from Village Records:
Remember how Tom Petty’s seminal ‘Damn the Torpedoes’ album instantly grabbed you with its classic rock salvo, “Refugee”? Well, it’s no exaggeration to compare that with Edgehill Avenue’s CD-opener (& title-track), “Rambler”, an Hammond organ-rich, Neil Young-meets-Bottle Rockets gem that serves as an excellent introduction to a disc of riveting roots rock of the 1st order. Hailing from Louisville, KY, the 5-member Edgehill Avenue are much at home with Allman Brothers-style Southern Rock (“Don’t Come Around Here Anymore”, “How You Really Feel”), but also display a more-than-able touch with country-rock balladry (“I’ll Be Leaving Now”, “Out of Time”). Elsewhere, “With These Hands” is reminiscent of R.E.M.’s “Driver 8”, & “Just Don’t Care Anymore”, with its honky tonk piano backing, feels like Blue Rodeo at their rocking best. Regardless of style, though, ‘Rambler’ is nothing less than a seamless & compelling mix of well-crafted & equally well-played (think Petty’s Heartbreakers or the E Street Band ensembles as models) Americana-inspired classic rock.
July 13, 2009
www.VillageRecords.com
In addition, Powerplay magazine based in England will feature Edgehill Avenue in its August edition. Powerplay magazine is a hardcover subscription magazine with over 40,000 subscribers. We'll let you know when the issue is available.
Also, we are excited Edgehill has been selected to perform at the 2009 Highland Festival in September. It's a fun time with many great artists performing over that weekend. Can't wait!!
We are trying out a new release format, digital cards. They will be available at shows for $5. The digital card contains a code which is used to access the album and download at Edgehill Avenue's website. There's no sign up or information requests during the download. Simple as can be. Plus it allows us to add bonus material and additional features. Hope you give the cards a shot.
Scott Mertz continues to work on new material. He is also in the process of putting together a band for both live and studio performances. Mertz recently played the Shotgun Festival and debuted a song titled, "Sister Tequila". Sounded great and we are all excited to hear what's coming next. We are still expecting a late Fall release.
Additional announcements to be coming soon. Please check back for updates.
Remember how Tom Petty’s seminal ‘Damn the Torpedoes’ album instantly grabbed you with its classic rock salvo, “Refugee”? Well, it’s no exaggeration to compare that with Edgehill Avenue’s CD-opener (& title-track), “Rambler”, an Hammond organ-rich, Neil Young-meets-Bottle Rockets gem that serves as an excellent introduction to a disc of riveting roots rock of the 1st order. Hailing from Louisville, KY, the 5-member Edgehill Avenue are much at home with Allman Brothers-style Southern Rock (“Don’t Come Around Here Anymore”, “How You Really Feel”), but also display a more-than-able touch with country-rock balladry (“I’ll Be Leaving Now”, “Out of Time”). Elsewhere, “With These Hands” is reminiscent of R.E.M.’s “Driver 8”, & “Just Don’t Care Anymore”, with its honky tonk piano backing, feels like Blue Rodeo at their rocking best. Regardless of style, though, ‘Rambler’ is nothing less than a seamless & compelling mix of well-crafted & equally well-played (think Petty’s Heartbreakers or the E Street Band ensembles as models) Americana-inspired classic rock.
July 13, 2009
www.VillageRecords.com
In addition, Powerplay magazine based in England will feature Edgehill Avenue in its August edition. Powerplay magazine is a hardcover subscription magazine with over 40,000 subscribers. We'll let you know when the issue is available.
Also, we are excited Edgehill has been selected to perform at the 2009 Highland Festival in September. It's a fun time with many great artists performing over that weekend. Can't wait!!
We are trying out a new release format, digital cards. They will be available at shows for $5. The digital card contains a code which is used to access the album and download at Edgehill Avenue's website. There's no sign up or information requests during the download. Simple as can be. Plus it allows us to add bonus material and additional features. Hope you give the cards a shot.
Scott Mertz continues to work on new material. He is also in the process of putting together a band for both live and studio performances. Mertz recently played the Shotgun Festival and debuted a song titled, "Sister Tequila". Sounded great and we are all excited to hear what's coming next. We are still expecting a late Fall release.
Additional announcements to be coming soon. Please check back for updates.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
New Signing!!
Departure Records is excited to announce the signing of legendary local artist, Scott Mertz. Scott has performed with local acts Cornbread Mafia, the Shinerunners, Southside, and Scott Mertz and His Panel of Experts. Scott is currently in the process of writing with expectations of a late Fall release. Expect all new material and some special surprises on the release.
www.myspace.com/mertzartist
www.myspace.com/mertzartist
May Notes
Edgehill Avenue continues to play in support of the "Rambler" release. Look for more regional and local shows during the Summer. Hope you can make it out to some of the events
5/30 Zeppelin (Louisville)- Canceled
6/8 The Dame (Lexington)
7/9 Headliners Music Hall (Louisville) - Forecastle Kickoff
7/31 Stanley's Pub (Cincinnati)
More dates to be added!!
5/30 Zeppelin (Louisville)- Canceled
6/8 The Dame (Lexington)
7/9 Headliners Music Hall (Louisville) - Forecastle Kickoff
7/31 Stanley's Pub (Cincinnati)
More dates to be added!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
March News
Thanks to everyone who made it to Edgehill Avenue's Rambler release show last weekend. The show was a success and hope you enjoyed it as well. Special thanks to Leigh Ann Yost, Daphne Luster, and opener Teneia Sanders for making the first Departure release show a special evening. Also, thanks to WFPK for the spins and appearance on Friday's Live Lunch.
Hope you've had a chance to preview or pick up Rambler. Check out the review from Tim Roberts on LouisvilleMusicNews.net,
Edgehill Avenue will be opening for progressive bluegrass band "Cornmeal" out of Chicago on March 26th at Headliner's Music Hall.
Be on the lookout for an exciting announcement about a new addition to the Departure Label.
Stay tuned.........
Have a Great St. Patrick's Day!
Departure
Hope you've had a chance to preview or pick up Rambler. Check out the review from Tim Roberts on LouisvilleMusicNews.net,
Edgehill Avenue will be opening for progressive bluegrass band "Cornmeal" out of Chicago on March 26th at Headliner's Music Hall.
Be on the lookout for an exciting announcement about a new addition to the Departure Label.
Stay tuned.........
Have a Great St. Patrick's Day!
Departure
Friday, February 20, 2009
Rambler Release details!
We're extremely excited to announce the release of Edgehill Avenue - Rambler this Tuesday February 24th. The record will be available at Ear X-tacy in Louisville and of course online at www.edgehillave.com/goods and CDBaby. Downloads will also be available at Digstation.com and in a few weeks on iTunes and the other major download sites.
To celebrate the release Edgehill Avenue will be playing Friday February 27th on WFPK's Live Lunch and later that night at Phoenix Hill Tavern. The night show promises some surprises with special guests Teneia Sanders, Leigh Ann Yost, and Daphne Luster as well as some other things up their sleeves!
WFPK has been playing the first single, "Just Another Day" and we'll be updating radio adds shortly. We hope you enjoy the record as much as we do and stay tuned for upcoming shows and events!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
CD Release Show!
Edgehill Avenue's CD release party is February 27th at Phoenix Hill Tavern. Tickets are $10 and will include a CD with ticket stub. The CD release day will kick off with a WFPK Live Lunch on Friday, followed by the evening show. Teneia Sanders will open the show at 8pm. Hope you can make it out.
Edgehill Avenue will also be performing with Grayson Capps at Phoenix Hill on Saturday January 31. Show starts at 8.
Keep an ear out for single releases and some spins on WFPK in the coming weeks.
Departure is excited about the first release on the label and hope you enjoy the songs as well. That's the most important. Let us know what you think. Hope to see you soon.
Departure
Edgehill Avenue will also be performing with Grayson Capps at Phoenix Hill on Saturday January 31. Show starts at 8.
Keep an ear out for single releases and some spins on WFPK in the coming weeks.
Departure is excited about the first release on the label and hope you enjoy the songs as well. That's the most important. Let us know what you think. Hope to see you soon.
Departure
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