{"id":970,"date":"2014-11-10T16:58:58","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T16:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/?p=970"},"modified":"2014-11-18T17:00:08","modified_gmt":"2014-11-18T17:00:08","slug":"moonsvillecollectivesigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/moonsvillecollectivesigns\/","title":{"rendered":"Moonsville Collective signs with Rock Ridge Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 10, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE SIGNS WITH ROCK RIDGE MUSIC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reissued album out 11\/18; new album coming in Spring 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Orange County\/Los Angeles-based Americana string band Moonsville Collective, known for its traditional mix of old time, folk, country, bluegrass, and rhythm and blues, has signed a management and label deal with Rock Ridge Music (offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Newark, New Jersey).\u00a0 The band\u2019s albums will see nationwide distribution via RRM\u2019s distribution partner, ADA.<\/p>\n

Says Moonsville Collective vocalist\/guitarist\/banjo player Ryan Welch about the deal: \u00a0\u201cSigning with Rock Ridge is an exciting move forward for the Moonsville family.\u00a0 It was a decision based on relational trust and mutual attraction.\u00a0 It’s Moonsville’s first step onto the proverbial music label bridge and the Rock Ridge bridge is a sturdy one. We’re greatly anticipating the re-issuing of our last record and the release of our new album, both under the push and guidance of Rock Ridge Music.\u00a0 The story begins!\u201d<\/p>\n

Says Rock Ridge Music CEO Tom Derr about Moonsville Collective:\u00a0 \u201cI had an immediate connection with the band, both from a work ethic and music angle, and, of course, their love of Levon Helm!”<\/p>\n

The initial Moonsville Collective release, scheduled for November 18th, is a reissue of the band\u2019s 2013 album,\u00a0Cradle to the Grave<\/em>, paired with a live EP (originally known as the\u00a0Salamander Sessions<\/em>) which features covers.\u00a0 This will be followed by an as-yet-untitled new album still in the works, which will be released in Spring 2015.\u00a0 The band has been hard at work at Ear Witness Studios in Whittier, CA, to record the new self-produced album, with Sam Knaak engineering it.\u00a0 Already, the band has been playing a number of the songs on the album live, with fan favorites \u201cBlue Money Grove,\u201d \u201cEnd of the Line,\u201d and \u201cRollin\u2019 Paradise\u201d slated to be on the record.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve gotten into a deeper, more personal songwriting side of things on the new album,\u201d double bass player Seth Richardson says. \u201cThe lyrics reflect a much more personal approach than any of our past songs have had.\u201d\u00a0 As with any collective, the line-up sometimes shifts, but Richardson says the core band\u2014including himself, Welch, Corey Adams (vocals\/tenor banjo\/guitar), Drew Martin (percussion), Matthew McQueen (mandolin), “Dobro Dan” Richardson (slide\/resonator\/dobro)\u2014plus Sean Kibler on fiddle, are the ones working on the forthcoming album in the studio.<\/p>\n

Moonsville Collective has become an integral part of both the California surf and motorcycle cultures. With their tag line \u201cCalifornia Goodtime\u201d a perfect pairing with many apparel and outdoor brands, the band has twice taken part in the Outdoor Retailer Convention hosted annually in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has collaborated with and played at parties\/events for brands such as HippyTree, Jansport, Matix, Iron & Resin, and Sanuk.<\/p>\n

Moonsville Collective formed in August of 2011 and hit the ground running, playing some 250 shows throughout California, Nevada, and Utah in the two years following. Their heavy schedule allowed for them to quickly refine their craft and solidify their family mentality, which has been essential to the success of the group. They are often spoken of as embracing\u00a0the sensibilities of folk legends Levon Helm (of The Band) and Bob Dylan, the high energy of Old Crow Medicine Show, and clever lyrics like those of Hank Williams and Huddy \u201cLedbelly\u201d Ledbetter. Their hard work has not gone unnoticed by the local industry, and Moonsville Collective has been awarded \u201c2013 Best Country\/Americana Band\u201d by the OC Music Awards, \u201c2012 Best Live Band\u201d by\u00a0OC Weekly<\/em>, and named \u201cBest Bluegrass\/Americana Band in Orange County\u201d by CBS Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Moonsville Collective has shared the stage with acts such as Willie Watson (Old Crow Medicine Show), Donavan Frankenreiter, The White Buffalo, Wanda Jackson, Frank Fairfield, Rose\u2019s Pawn Shop, Sean & Zander, and The Dustbowl Revival. They have been asked to headline many of the large local festivals for the cities of Long Beach, Irvine and Costa Mesa.\u00a0 The band has dates scheduled for the remainder of 2014, with plans to tour heavily in 2015 in support of the forthcoming album as well.\u00a0 (See below for confirmed tour dates.)<\/p>\n

MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE TOUR SCHEDULE:<\/b><\/p>\n

11\/18 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \/ Bootleg Theater (with Grace & Tony, Sam Outlaw)<\/p>\n

11\/19 \u2013 Long Beach, CA \/ Alex\u2019s Bar (with Grace & Tony, Ruby Force)<\/p>\n

11\/21 \u2013 Santa Ana, CA \/ Constellation Room<\/p>\n

11\/22 \u2013 Pioneertown, CA \/ Pappy & Harriet\u2019s (with Shadow Mountain Band)<\/p>\n

11\/29 \u2013 Hermosa Beach, CA \/ Saint Rocke (with The White Buffalo)<\/p>\n

12\/11 \u2013 Costa Mesa, CA \/ The Wayfarer (with Dustbowl Revival)<\/p>\n

1\/10 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \/ Hotel Caf\u00e9 (with Sean Watkins, Ruby Force)<\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.moonsvillecollective.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2014   MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE SIGNS WITH ROCK RIDGE MUSIC Reissued album out 11\/18; new album coming in Spring 2015   Orange County\/Los Angeles-based Americana string band Moonsville Collective, known for its traditional mix of old time, folk, country, bluegrass, and rhythm and blues, has signed a management and label deal … <\/p>\n

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