Sweet Joe Pye, the cross-continental string band trio known for their creation of American Old Time music and interest in contemporary chamber music, proudly announces the release of their new EP on June 27th, 2024. Available for pre-order now, this EP promises to charm audiences with its blend of traditional roots and new compositions. Crafted during a one-day studio session in Paris, the EP features an array of original songs and fiddle tunes, each showcasing the talents of band members Annick Odom, Henri Colombat, and Lucas Henri. From Odom's touching vocals and evocative fiddling to Colombat's talented mandolin and guitar work, and Henri's dynamic arrangements skills and virtuosity on banjo, guitar, and bass, every track resonates with the joy and camaraderie of musicians deeply immersed in their craft. Inspired by the "crooked" nature of many fiddle tunes and songs, Colombat's fiddle tunes and Odom's original compositions exhibit intriguing variations in meter, adding depth and complexity to the tracks. Odom infuses her compositions with a spirit of storytelling learned from her experience growing up and living in West Virginia, where she has been an apprentice to West Virginian ballad singer Phyllis Marks and fiddle player and folklorist Gerry Milnes. Odom’s songwriting has been hailed as “hauntingly beautiful” by Classical Post, and of her performances has been written, “every song is an adventure because of her experiences and her view of the world where she grew up” (3 voor 23 VPRO, The Netherlands). With music grown in the quiet hills of West Virginia to the bustling streets of Paris and the flat landscapes of the Netherlands, Sweet Joe Pye's newest album extends past geographical boundaries and genres. The EP starts with a song written in Dutch, then moves on to a lullaby for a student of Annick's that was killed in a drive-by shooting, and finishes with a song created by arranging turns-of-phrase used by Annick’s mentor and late WV ballad singer Phyllis Marks. It is interspersed with two fiddle tunes by Henri Colombat, one written thinking of his home state of Maryland, and another that was a birthday gift to Annick. "We're all deeply influenced by our love of Old Time and classical music, especially chamber music," shares Odom. "Playing alongside these two extraordinary musicians and exploring various instrumentations in our songs was an exhilarating experience for me. I hope listeners can feel the joy and trust in my bandmates that I experienced on recording day shining through in the recording." More About Sweet Joe Pye: Sweet Joe Pye is an old-time string band trio originally formed in The Hague, The Netherlands, and Paris, France, now based between Paris and Morgantown, WV, USA. Comprising Annick Odom, Henri Colombat, and Lucas Henri, the band showcases a blend of original songs, ballads, and fiddle tunes rooted in the Appalachian tradition. Sweet Joe Pye has performed in festivals across Europe, including Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival and Herbe Bleue Festival. Annick Odom, who was born and raised in West Virginia, has apprenticed with Gerry Milnes, fiddler and folklorist in West Virginia, and was mentored by the late WV ballad singer Phyllis Marks. The name Sweet Joe Pye comes from the flower that grows tall along many country roads in West Virginia.
pre-orders en updates naar: https://sweetjoepye.bandcamp.com/album/rise-early
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