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Hey you all! These two records released last week on September 20th, but I didn't get a chance to tell you because we all were at Americanafest! John Surge played a couple of successful gigs with some Nashville Haymakers and I was showing Matt Rice of The Roamers the Americanafest-ropes! (It was his first time.) Anyhoo, I hope you get a chance to listen to these two great records. Enjoy!
John Surge & The Haymakers Release a 5-Song EP, Maybe You Don't Know Me Maybe You Don’t Know Me, a 5-song EP that continues Surge and company’s blending of high octane alt-country with gentler country-folk moments. With the new recording, Surge re-connected with highly regarded Texas producer Tommy Detamore, known for records with Doug Sahm, Jim Lauderdale, Sunny Sweeney and Jesse Daniel. The songs included are ones that didn’t lend themselves to Almost Time but are staples of the band’s live set. Not only did Surge go back to the well with Detamore, he enlisted most of the same players from the full-length, including his right hand Haymaker guitarist Randy Volin, plus Brennen Leigh on harmony vocals, Brad Fordham (Dave Alvin/Hayes Carll) on bass, Tom Lewis (Junior Brown/Raul Malo) on drums and Floyd Domino (Asleep at the Wheel, Merle Haggard) on keyboards.
John Surge & The Haymakers' new EP, “Maybe You Don't Know Me” is number 7 on the AMA Bubblin' Under Album chart!  “The resulting EP is an eclectic mix of styles that feel right and flow nicely. Opener ‘Maybe You Don’t Know’ features lashings of honky tonk piano while still leaving plenty of room for Detamore’s pedal steel and Volin’s guitar to trade blows. ’Marisol’ takes us to the Tex-Mex border as Randy Volin adds another in a string of perfectly judged guitar contributions. That Mavericks feel further enhanced by Mavericks accordion player Michael Guerra guesting. ‘Barstool’ is up next, a catchy tune with amusing lyrics - it doesn’t get much more country than this.”--Red Guitar Music THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION “YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS” LIVE REVIEW: MICHAEL DOHERTY'S MUSIC LOG “The first person I thought of when listening to ("Marisol") – before reading the press release – was Doug Sahm, and my instincts were right: The producer is Tommy Detamore, who previously produced the late leader of Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornadoes….It’s a terrific piece of songwriting, with musical supports from a band that has also worked with the likes of Dave Alvin, Raul Malo and Merle Haggard.”--Bill C's Music Blog
THE ROAMERS RELEASE THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT
With enough rough edges to call it rock n roll and enough dusty twang to call it country, The Roamers embrace every genre of American music they can put their ears on. Their music is a sonic journey through the highways and byways of American culture, embracing the roaming spirit and adventurous freedom that defines the open road.Equally at home kicking up boots in a naugahyde booth at the local dive bar or tearing up the asphalt on a two-lane headed out of town, The Roamers will kick start the good times and get you out of your seat. Plug in, let's go! PREMIERE AT BASS MUSICIAN MAGAZINE INTERVIEW WITH BASS EMPIRE MAGAZINE “It's an eclectic mix of musicians that roam in and out of the band-lead by founder/bass player, Matt Rice. Great Americana/Rock vibes here.”--Americana Rhythms "Out of the starting gate, this rollicking band will tug on memories of the Beat Farmers, the Del-Lords & Blue Rodeo for starters. The recording is pristine & the songs are varied enough to encapsulate their style without being redundant."--Americana Highways “The Roamers bring a wealth of experience from their individual musical careers to this exciting new venture. Led by Matt Rice, a seasoned bass player and singer who has been a dedicated performer in the Los Angeles area for many years, the band offers a unique approach to making music. “We’re a new band and we love playing together, but we’re more like a collective than a group,” Rice explains.”'--Complete Country “…rock songs with a strong country sauce…catchy, melodic and real Americana earworms.”--Rootstime
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