DreamSongs, etc. bill aND The belles “Dream Songs, Etc.” (2018, Jalopy Records) Bill and the Belles have come into their own with debut album, “DreamSongs, RADIO ADD DATE: August 7, 2018 Etc.” This project unveils original material evocative of long-forgotten classics, and lets choice selections from the American songbook shine in a contemporary RELEASE DATE: August 24, 2018 setting. Bill and the Belles’ signature trio harmonies are on full display against a backdrop of banjo, fiddle, accordion, and clarinet. “DreamSongs, Etc.” celebrates simple songs with enduring melodies, reminding us to take a breath DreamSongs, etc. bill aND The belles and be unafraid to get lost in the moment. Engineered by Joseph DeJarnette of Studio808A and released on Jalopy Records (from renowned New York City folk center, the Jalopy Theater), this latest project from Bill and the Belles is a much needed pick-me-up. Jalopy Records is the in-house record label for the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, located in Redhook, Brooklyn, NY. The Jalopy Theatre is a grassroots cultural center dedicated to folk and traditional music from the United States and around the world. Track Listing: 1. HUM YOUR TROUBLES AWAY 8. MOONLIGHT SHADOWS AND YOU 2. OLD LONESOME BLUES * 9. OH JOHNNY OH 3. FINGER POINTIN' MAMA * 10. GOOD GAL I'LL BE OKAY 4. CAROLINA SUNSHINE GIRL 11. PREACHER AND THE BEAR 5. WEDDING BELL CHIMES * 12. TUCK AWAY MY LONESOME BLUES 6. END OF MY RAINBOW 13. BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD DAYS 7. WHEN YOU WORE A TULIP * Focus Tracks

What began as a project to explore the space created between hillbilly and urban, between vaudeville and down home, has arrived somewhere new. Bill and the Belles bring to the stage an uplifting show unlike any other, full of humor, high spirits, and all-around revelry. Nominated for four 2017 IBMA awards, Bill and the Belles play alongside America’s top country and roots music artists (including Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Hot Rize, the Cactus Blossoms, the Earls of Leicester and more) as the house band for the historic radio program Farm and Fun Time presented by Radio Bristol. It’s clear this group shares a rare musical connection and deep love for the music, and their excitement is contagious.

“[Bill and the Belles] is committed to “They’re a joy to watch live, and “A 78 RPM shellac record come helping early country music remain we bet you can’t make it through to life. What a wonderful and appreciated – not just replicated.” their set without smiling.” authentically American sound. ” — Rolling Stone -The Bluegrass Situation — Music City Roots Upcoming Dates: Publicity: 7.27-29 Rockygrass The Press House - Maria Ivey 8.4 Pickin’ in Parsons [email protected] 8.9 Farm and Fun Time! 8.14 The 5 Spot Radio Publicity: 8.15 Tennessee Shines Americana Radio Promotion 8.17 Down Home Angela Backstrom 8.24 Jalopy Theater 8.25 The Hoot (NY) angela@ 9.1 Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival angelabackstrompromotions.com 9.6-9 Old Tone Roots Music Festival 9.15 Crossing the Cumberlands Label: 9.21-23 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Jalopy Records Reunion (Bristol, VA) jalopyrecords.bandcamp.com 9.25-28 IBMA World of Bluegrass 9.28 IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass 9.29 Dust Bowl Jamboree 10.5 St. Paul, VA 10.13 Floyd Country Store 10.20 Home Craft Days 11.15-12.15 Germany/ Netherlands Tour

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