tag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:/blogs/welcome?p=1Welcome!2024-03-27T19:00:00-04:00Rock Heartsfalsetag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/73718252024-03-27T19:00:00-04:002024-03-27T19:00:02-04:00Billy Thibodeau to be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame<p>On Sunday, May 19th, at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls, Maine, our very own <strong>Billy Thibodeau</strong> will be inducted into the <strong>Maine Country Music Hall of Fame</strong>.</p><p>As a child, Billy moved to Cambridge, ME., and he was soon cutting his teeth playing a mandolin that was nearly ¾ his size with his dad, Sam Tidwell, in the Kennebec Valley Boys. He was a little kid at the time but now, in a professional career that has spanned a better part of 40 years, his love and passion for anything bluegrass and country continues to blossom every season. </p><p>Known widely as a picker (guitar, fiddle, bass, banio, mandolin, etc..), band leader, singer, promoter and teacher, Billy performed professionally in Maine for close to thirty years, on both sides of a brief stint serving his country in the United States Air Force. Professionally, he played in North Country Bluegrass, and later joined his dad again. He's played with several other notable New England-based bluegrass bands including the Bluegrass Supply Company, Breakneck Mountain Band, Stan Tyminski and Blue Diamond, The Union River Band, and Anna Mae Mitchell and Rising Tide. He would later go on to manage, teach, and promote the Mueller Family Band. </p><p>Billy will be joining a few former band members who are also members of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame including Ken Brooks, Stan Keach, and Joe Kennedy. Billy's dad and his biggest influence, Sam Tidwell, who passed in 2012, was also a member of the Hall of Fame.</p><p>Upon returning to Rhode Island in 2011, Billy helped form the Descendants of Bluegrass, featuring many New England-based second generation bluegrass pickers, as well as forming his own band, the Bill Thibodeau. In 2018, Billy joined the <strong>Rock Hearts</strong> and helped the band achieve national attention, at festivals, on the radio, and on the charts, lending his versatility on the mandolin, fiddle, lead, tenor and baritone harmonies, as well as on the production side. In 2020, the band was selected by IBMA World of Bluegrass as an official Showcase Band. Later, they signed with Sammy Passamano and The 615 Hideaway Record Label.</p><p>He's a 2017 alumnus of the IBMA Bluegrass Leadership Team.</p><p>There is so much more to share about Billy Thibodeau, which I'm sure will be elaborated on in the future. For now, thanks to Stan Keach for this information.</p><p>Rocking it with Rock Hearts, recently named a new <strong>Saga Musical Instruments Mandolin Artist</strong>, and now inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, suffice it to say that Billy is enjoying the fruits of his life long joy for music. If you haven't seen or heard Billy yet, do yourself a favor and catch one of his shows with the Rock Hearts.</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/73718262024-03-24T20:22:56-04:002024-03-24T20:22:56-04:00Rock Hearts releases new single, Unfinished Bridges.<figure class="table" style="width:747.869px;"><table style="background-color:rgb(249, 249, 249);" id="m_1845704643245765343m_-919436490704184071m_-7690435075556925753u_body" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;">
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<p><i><strong>“Unfinished Bridges”</strong></i> is available wherever digital downloads and streaming are available including <strong>iTunes</strong> and <strong>Amazon</strong> and streaming on <strong>Spotify</strong> and <strong>Pandora.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Rock Hearts are performing throughout the United States on their </strong><i><strong>Unfinished Bridges</strong></i><strong> </strong><i><strong>Tour - 2024.</strong></i></p>
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<p>Nashville, TN (March 22, 2024) <strong>615 Hideaway Records</strong> is pleased to announce new music and the first single <i><strong>“Unfinished Bridges”</strong></i> from <strong>Rock Hearts </strong>upcoming album <i><strong>Unfinished Bridges</strong></i> coming in 2024. </p>
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<p>Written by<strong> Mark “Brink” Brinkman </strong>and<strong> Eric Gnezda, “</strong><i><strong>Unfinished Bridges”</strong></i> is a familiar theme to country and bluegrass music…Love that has fizzled, leaving its stakeholders in the uncharted territory of coming to grips with the fact that the iron bridge that connects the two may not be built to last.</p>
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<p>Billy Thibodeau became friendly with <strong>Mark “Brink” Brinkman</strong> through his involvement with IBMA Leadership and the NAMM shows. Everyone in the band was familiar with Brink’s extraordinary catalog of songs and his six-time IBMA Songwriter of the Year nominations. Through conversation, Brink learned that <strong>Rock Hearts</strong> were recording and offered a couple song ideas. </p>
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<p><strong>Rock Hearts’</strong> <strong>Alex MacLeod</strong> describes the recording of <i><strong>“Unfinished Bridges”,</strong></i> “<i>Brink and Gnezda’s original delivery were an elemental version, leaving a lot of room for artistic interpretation and license. Rock Hearts was challenged with delivering the song as it was written, but at the same time, rendering it true to the Rock Hearts “style.” The story tells itself nicely with plenty of metaphors and imagery, but the band felt it could use some pep. </i></p>
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<p><i>When the listener hears the first three fiddle strokes, they’re led to believe it’s going to be a mid-tempo song. But then the band rips into a double-time, while the lyrics are still rendered at a slower pace. The arrangement works beautifully, complimenting the imagery and story line.</i></p>
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<p><i>Rock Hearts were honored to have recorded a Mark “Brink” Brinkman & Eric Gnezda song and be included in the long and humbling list of successful bands who have covered their music. Feedback from Brink is, ‘We love the cut and hope it will be a big hit for y’all!!’ That’s high praise from such a revered songwriter</i>.”</p>
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<p>Produced by <strong>Scott Vestal</strong> and <strong>Rock Hearts </strong>and engineer by <strong>Scott Vestal</strong>, at his <strong>Digital Underground Studio</strong>, in Greenbriar, Tennessee <i><strong>“Unfinished Bridges”</strong></i> contains performances by <strong>Alex MacLeod</strong> <i>(Lead Vocals and Guitar),</i> <strong>Joe Deetz</strong> <i>(Banjo), </i><strong>Billy Thibodeau</strong> <i>(Tenor Vocals and Mandolin), </i><strong>Rick Brodsky</strong> <i>(Bass) </i>and <strong>Austin Scelzo</strong> <i>(Fiddle, Baritone Vocals).</i> </p>
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</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/73631942024-03-07T09:45:02-05:002024-03-07T09:46:23-05:00Billy Thibodeau is newest Saga Music Artist.<p>Saga Musical Instruments recently named our own, Billy Thibodeau, as a Saga Music/Kentucky Artist.</p><p>Check it out: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.sagamusic.com/artists/billy-thibodeau/">https://www.sagamusic.com/artists/billy-thibodeau/</a></p><p>If you've heard Billy playing live with the Rock Hearts, he's been playing and slaying his Kentucky KM-1500 mandolin that was entrusted to him by friend and fellow Kentucky Mandolin monster and Saga Artist, Jimmy Gaudreau.</p><p>Billy is now the caretaker of his very own Kentucky KM-1500 sent directly to him from the good folks at Saga Musical Instruments.</p><p>Billy is joining other Kentucky Mandolin/Saga Music artists, Jimmy Gaudreau, Dan Boner, and Ryan Paisley.</p><p>Congratulations Billy “T-Grass” Thibodeau. Well deserved!</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/73376352024-01-21T13:32:25-05:002024-01-21T13:32:25-05:00Rock Hearts in Nashville SPBGMA Conference<p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Rock Hearts are thrilled to announce that we will be headed down to Nashville next week for our first trip as a band to the SPBGMA Conference. We're excited to share our brand of bluegrass music with new audiences. Who will we be seeing there?</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/308321/cb25a545864d70725458a70def716b388a01728d/original/copy-of-on-the-trail-3.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/73376172024-01-21T12:27:40-05:002024-01-21T12:27:40-05:00Austin Scelzo Named 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero<div class="BL3dva" style='-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;align-items:center;background-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);display:flex;flex-direction:column;font-family:"helvetica neue", sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;outline:0px;padding-inline-end:var(--postPageHorizontalPadding);padding-inline-start:var(--postPageHorizontalPadding);padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:normal;widows:2;width:938px;word-spacing:0px;'><div class="OSxNQL" style="--postPageWidth:740px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;width:var(--postPageWidth);">
<div class="OFA52E" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><div class="cD_92h UitnHM" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:27px 0px 0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;" tabindex="-1" data-hook="post-title"><h1 data-hook="post-title"><span style="color:rgb(var(--post-titleColor,var(--wix-color-5)));">Austin Scelzo Named 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero</span></h1></div></div>
<p id="viewer-d8dir">Our Fiddler, Austin Scelzo, was recently selected as a 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero. </p>
<p id="viewer-d8dir"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/austin-scelzo-named-2023-connecticut-arts-hero/" data-link-type="url">Read the Bluegrass Today article here</a></p>
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<p id="viewer-31kb0"><span>The <strong>Connecticut Arts Hero Awards</strong> honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for, or through the arts in Connecticut. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have introduced us to an array of remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts - some publicly and some behind the scenes. The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards are presented at a special, open to all, free event. This evening event is designed to honor and celebrate these inspiring individuals and to reaffirm the significant role the arts play in Connecticut. All Connecticut Arts Heroes are presented with a framed print of the original art — </span><i><span>Small State, Big Heart, Great Art </span></i><span>—which was created by </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hartfordprints.com/" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><u>Hartford Prints! </u></span></a><span>for the Connecticut Office of the Arts</span></p>
<p id="viewer-c0l2h"><span>Many of you must know how much this means to me as a<strong> lifelong Connecticut resident.</strong> I grew up in Wallingford, went to school at Western Connecticut State, worked my first job in the Darien Public Schools, planted firmly in Danbury and resisted the urge to chase excitement in the music industry elsewhere.</span></p>
<p id="viewer-eq2i7"><span>For years I watched with some envy as many of my friends moved to Nashville, Boston, NYC, and more. Friends <strong>often asked me what kept me in Connecticu</strong>t, a state not particularly known for its thriving bluegrass and country scene.</span></p>
<p id="viewer-2bo2f"><span>I've remained in Connecticut because of my <strong>unwavering dedication to a vision. </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/post/drawing-inspiration-from-others" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><u>My biggest heroes and inspirations in life</u></span></a><span> were <strong>community builders.</strong> They planted roots in a community and nurtured them until they blossomed into beautiful realities. I've set out to build something similar to the </span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://ashokancenter.org/" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><u>Ashokan Center</u></span></a><span>, a place that has inspired me for years. I understand that creating something truly transformative often takes decades of patience, commitment, and dedication.</span></p>
<p id="viewer-bfb2f"><span>Right now I am in a stage of life where I'm devoted to<strong> building a reputation</strong> for my passion in education, music, and community. I know that through consistent delivery of quality music education and musical performance, I may one day have the influence to create transformative musical retreats like the ones that first lit the musical spark for me as a teenager!</span></p>
<p id="viewer-d5hfk"><span><strong>See Austin's blog post:</strong></span></p>
<p id="viewer-csva0"><span>-</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/post/what-i-ve-learned-from-music-camps-1" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><strong><u>Drawing inspiration from our heroes</u></strong></span></a></p>
<p id="viewer-6gae8"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/post/what-i-ve-learned-from-music-camps-1" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><u>-</u><strong><u>What I've Learned from Music Camps</u></strong></span></a></p>
<p id="viewer-3o3d2"><span>I Hope you will consider</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Arts-and-Culture/Awards_Recognition/Arts-Hero-Award" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><strong><u> joining me in celebrating the acceptance of the 2023 Arts Hero Award</u></strong></span></a><span> at Infinity Hall, Hartford CT, on<strong> Wednesday January 24 at 6PM</strong></span></p>
<p id="viewer-1xxzl7764"><span>"Introducing Austin Scelzo, our very own 2023 Arts Hero hailing from Western Connecticut! The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut has the pleasure of overseeing the selection process for this prestigious award. Among a pool of highly deserving candidates, Austin truly shone with his remarkable achievements and profound influence through music and particularly in the bluegrass community. Austin's dedication to fostering a sense of community is truly commendable, as evidenced by his work in professional development, teaching, advocacy, and his fearless endeavors to inspire others. Congratulations, Austin! To learn more about Austin, visit his website at</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.austinscelzo.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Kn4ihcoJP_QH4K8_94yJj7hXhhOf39zVoaYxAc7RA7Bc1ZKVGa8XSlfk&h=AT2NWlKIN0IJpBY-CNCYgu2BR-s0xN0WmQ_0YQ5JWB0HbjV8ufwT21rhLPm9jz7ByBu9SLkWprX3DzIArlYFQXcn3YKHvhCTCURwf41VtEnhsPI313yXlaD2cKfbAvHM7ZMD7fMIFtRvUF2sWoX0L_U&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c%5B0%5D=AT2rwvEx6K6j6OkKDBVfRvlkkC0OtJP9i0YgfzrzjDFatyulLhjz5rPzwZPjEohgIQvuKNpD9jLGq71Uqzp0-UfS4zJ0Lo1c_9JO49PRS9LvkIL-imPZVAa-jxrsB4TvSkZf5n0Hdm_EV4sydXiyLqg5YaF6PDwCIrhjfjzgQMwpffyzC3P_TbGqsiKWXbgj5T-qRRhjOuiC8sgTFs7WXDdTLnb9G5js4eRm" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow noreferrer"><span> </span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/" target="_blank" data-hook="linkViewer" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>https://www.austinscelzo.com/</span></a><span>.</span></p>
<p id="viewer-rw0026146"><span>The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards are presented at a special, open to all, free event. So come and celebrate! This evening event is designed to honor and celebrate these inspiring individuals and to reaffirm the significant role the arts play in Connecticut.</span></p>
<p id="viewer-46gqd6148"><span><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></p>
<p id="viewer-6fovx6150"><span>CT Arts Awards</span></p>
<p id="viewer-8ddn46152"><span>January 24, 2024</span></p>
<p id="viewer-1wbef6154"><span>Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT</span></p>
<p id="viewer-6b08d6156"><span>6pm | FREE</span></p>
<p id="viewer-88w5x6158"><span>The Connecticut Arts Awards serve as a platform to honor and celebrate the remarkable contributions of Connecticut residents who have made a profound impact in, for, or through the arts. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have introduced us to an impressive array of individuals who have dedicated themselves to the arts, both in the public eye and behind the scenes.</span></p>
</div></div>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/72914902023-10-21T09:32:09-04:002024-01-11T19:51:01-05:00Second Fiddle Blues - Austin Scelzo and Alex Macleod<h2 style="text-align:center;"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/new-single" data-link-type="url">Click Here to Listen</a></h2><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/308321/8fd88775d51cd42a1a93bc0beb5da98aaef89b20/original/second-fiddle-blues-final-test-3.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Co-written with my bandmate from Rock Hearts, Alex Macleod, Second Fiddle Blues was recorded as a duet with my good friend Vickie Vaughn (Della Mae, High Fidelity Bluegrass) in Nashville in Feb 2023. Vickie recommended Mike Drassler for pedal steel guitar which completed the classic country lonesome sound. The story is a heart wrenching, classic melodrama that fits perfectly in the canon of great country music. I'd love to hear what you think!</p><h2 style="text-align:center;"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/new-single" data-link-type="url">Click Here to Listen</a></h2>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/72886872023-10-16T20:11:36-04:002023-10-16T20:11:36-04:00WANDERLUST CD Review from UNCUT GRASS - SEVERIN THEINERT<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(5, 5, 5);font-family:"Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0.5em 0px 0px;orphans:2;overflow-wrap:break-word;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'>
<div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto">"WANDERLUST – 615 HIDEAWAY RECORDS (2023)</div>
<div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto">ROCK HEARTS</div>
<div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto">So, here it is… the long awaited sophomore album by New England Bluegrass Band, Rock Hearts. Forming a decade ago, these guys had enough time to evolve their unique sound with modern day bluegrass. Since their first album in 2020 (Starry Southern Nights), Billy Thibodeau on mandolin and Austin Scelzo on fiddle have joined the band. They are great additions to the founding members Alex MacLeod (guitar), Rick Brodsky (bass) and Joe Deetz (banjo).</div>
</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(5, 5, 5);font-family:"Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0.5em 0px 0px;orphans:2;overflow-wrap:break-word;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto">This new album, “Wanderlust” has it all! Hard-driving banjo licks, heartfelt fiddle melodies, dynamic mandolin playing, stunning harmony vocals, and superb arrangements in a fine selection of songs. All with a rock solid rhythm and bass foundation. If all that wasn't good enough, we get some guest appearances by none other than, Michael Cleveland on the title track 'Wanderlust'. The great Dale Ann Bradley also adds vocals on 'Driving Nails'. And last but not least, Alex MacLeod is joined by Jonathan Edwards on his song, 'Don't Cry Blue'.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(5, 5, 5);font-family:"Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0.5em 0px 0px;orphans:2;overflow-wrap:break-word;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto">The song selection is remarkable. The band managed to form an album of ten tracks that are very consistent. These tracks in the sequence given draw and intertwine an elaborate picture all together with your own imagination, which makes the album even more enjoyable. They're not after the quick success of the first ten seconds on Spotify. Not just a random selection of songs, but a real album.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(5, 5, 5);font-family:"Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0.5em 0px 0px;orphans:2;overflow-wrap:break-word;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto">I think you’ll agree, just try the title track 'Wanderlust' by Alex McLeod and you'll get an up-tempo, hard-driving bluegrass song with great vocal arrangements. Or take, 'Cotton, Corn and Hay' by Thomm Jutz and Tom Minner. This one is a laid back tune about life on a farm with a bluesy feel. There’s also a very nicely done Merle Haggard cover, 'Today I Started Loving You Again'. The Rock Hearts definitely make it their own and fit it into the whole picture of this album, along with the instrumental, 'Butter In The Mustache' by Bill Smith.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(5, 5, 5);font-family:"Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0.5em 0px 0px;orphans:2;overflow-wrap:break-word;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto">Of course bluegrass music is a to be performed live and spontaneous in front of an audience. From the stage, the music unfolds the dynamics and drive from this genre we know and love. But still, there is something about a great and well thought out studio album. And this is exactly what these guys have managed to deliver. With the help of Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki and the Dark Shadow crew they have recorded a solid and conclusive album which is pure joy to listen to, straight from the first note to the last."</div></div>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/72743012023-09-16T07:41:35-04:002023-12-10T14:26:49-05:00Wanderlust on our Website Store and more.....<p>We are excited to announce that Wanderlust, our newly released album with The 615 Hideaway Records, is now available in CD or Digital Download formats on our website store. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/store">https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/store</a></p><p>You can also purchase singles off the new album, as well as CDs or Digital Downloads from our first album, Starry Southern Nights. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/store">https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/store</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/308321/c1230017727c04b12fce19cb1dd8233454f87c71/original/album-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/72552282023-08-10T14:02:39-04:002023-09-11T09:14:40-04:00Rock Hearts recording with Scott Vestal at Digital Underground Recording Studio in Tennessee<p><strong>Rock Hearts</strong> is back in the studio recording our 3rd project, and our 2nd with <i><strong>The 615 Hideaway Record</strong></i> <i><strong>Label</strong></i>. Following <i>Starry Southern Nights</i> and <i>Wanderlust</i>, the boys are laying down 13 brand new songs with Scott Vestal at his Digital Underground Recording Studio.</p><p>The week has been incredibly productive. We arrived safely on Sunday, got right to work practicing and it's been paying off. Scott has us dialed in and we're cranking. Excited to have contributing songwriters Rick Lang, Bob Amos, Brink Brinkman, and one from our founding mandolin player and Nashville native, Monty McClanahan. Alex and Billy also contribute some originals.</p><p>Trying to stay healthy on the road, eating good food, getting rest, and taking care of ourselves. Thanks to our banjo player, Joe Deetz, and his incredible culinary skills, we are eating like we're staying at a 5-star resort. </p><p>Can't wait to share it all when it comes out. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/308321/fdaf8a1fa4bbe12d600b1711db4f5d035efb9db9/original/img-9550.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>In the meantime, make sure to request <strong>Rock Hearts</strong> from whatever listening platform you prefer.</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/72437852023-07-18T16:12:43-04:002023-09-11T09:14:40-04:00Two New Singles! + New Show Dates<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/308321/0d98fd2783a7030a0e6bcdd60817d3b965ae19f3/original/rock-hearts-final-graphic.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><figure class="table" style="width:600px !important;"><table style="background-color:rgb(250, 250, 250);border-width:0px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody>
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<strong>New Single! "Don't Cry Blue" with</strong><br><strong>Jonathan Edwards</strong>
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</tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 18px 9px;vertical-align:top;">Fast Forward eight years, Long-time friend and musician, Rick Brodsky, joined Rock Hearts as the bass player bringing with him considerable talent, experience, and knowledge. He also happened to be the touring bass player with none-other than Jonathan Edwards.<br><br>“Don’t Cry Blue” contains performances by Alex MacLeod (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Joe Deetz (Banjo), Billy Thibodeau (Tenor Vocals and Mandolin), Rick Brodsky (Bass) and Austin Scelzo (Fiddle), with special guest performances by Jonathan Edwards (Lead and Baritone Vocals). “Don’t Cry Blue” is from the upcoming Rock Hearts debut album Wanderlust on <strong>615 Hideaway Records </strong>with Ned Luberecki producing, and Stephen Mougin engineer extraordinaire at Dark Shadow Recording Studio.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table style="background-color:rgb(64, 64, 64);" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody>
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<strong>Jonathan Edwards performing with Rock Hearts at</strong><br><strong>Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival</strong>
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</tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 18px 9px;vertical-align:top;">Bruce Carroll, Mickey Hiter, and Kevin Thomas wrote the stirring gospel song, “Driving Nails”, and it was first released by Bruce Carroll in 1987 on his Something Good Is Bound to Happen album.<br><br><i>“I had always had a great relationship with my mom</i>,” stated Alex MacLeod, “<i>and she was always my number one supporter, fan, defender, and advocate</i>.<br><br>“Driving Nails” caused him to start thinking about Mary, and what she had to endure as the mother of Jesus. “I put my mom through a lot of hardship,” he confesses, “but that was of my choice, a product of my pride, immaturity and sinful nature; By God’s grace, she never gave up on me.”</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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</tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 18px 9px;vertical-align:top;">Shortly before Rock Hearts was planning to return to <strong>Dark Shadow Studios</strong> to record their debut <strong>615 Hideaway Record label</strong> project, Joe Deetz, banjo player for Rock Hearts, remembers waking up from a dream at 4:30am with what would prove to be somewhat of a prophetic dream.<br><br>Joe quickly shared with his bandmate Alex his dream. “<i>I woke up from a dream that had you singing Driving Nails with Dale Ann Bradley</i>,” he shared, adding, “<i>I saw Dale Ann singing the part of Mary and you singing the part of the narrator</i>.”<br><br>In classic <strong>Dale Ann Bradley</strong> fashion, she generously accepted and lent her beautiful vocals in a way that not only masterfully complimented the delivery of the song, but eloquently renders a genuine perspective of Mary. “It’s breathtaking,” says MacLeod.<br><br>“Driving Nails” is a classic gospel song for any mother who unconditionally loves her son and continues to pray, care, and worry for him. It’s a song for any man who, despite shortcomings, probably has a mom or mother-figure who hasn’t given up on them.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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<br>“Driving Nails” contains performances by Alex MacLeod (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Joe Deetz (Banjo), Billy Thibodeau (Mandolin), Rick Brodsky (Bass) and Austin Scelzo (Fiddle) with special guest performances by Dale Ann Bradley (Vocals).<br><br>Driving Nails is from the upcoming Rock Hearts<strong> debut album Wanderlust on 615 Hideaway Records</strong> with Ned Luberecki producing, and Stephen Mougin engineer extraordinaire at <strong>Dark Shadow Recording Studio.</strong>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;"><strong><u>Learn with the Rock Hearts!</u></strong></h2>
<div style="text-align:center;"> We will be putting on a number of workshops this summer!<br><br>The<strong> whole band</strong> will be discussing <strong>Band dynamics </strong>at<strong> </strong>Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival (<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/post/kids-and-youth-roots-music-opportunities" target="_blank"><u>Read more here</u></a>)<br><br>Austin will also be teaching a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2023-04-cumberland" target="_blank"><strong><u>Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam Class</u></strong></a> at<a class="no-pjax" href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2023-08-brunswick" target="_blank"><u> </u></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2023-08-brunswick"><strong><u>Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival,</u></strong></a><strong> </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2023-08-northguilford" target="_blank"><strong><u>St. Johns Bluegrass Festival</u></strong></a><strong> (CT), </strong>as well as at the <strong>Ashokan Center Bluegrass Week </strong>with Kimber Ludiker, Joe Newberry, and Missy Raines/Allegheny and <strong>Silver Bay </strong>with <strong>Pete Wernick</strong><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/camps-and-classes" target="_blank"><strong><u>Find out more about those classes here</u></strong></a>
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<p>We hope to see you at some of these newly announced shows!<br>Just a few tickets remaining for this weekend's<strong> GuitarTown CT</strong> <strong>15th anniversary show</strong> in Hamden. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.guitartownct.com/" target="_blank"><u>Snag those last tickets here</u></a> (Friday, May 5 - 7:30-10PM)</p>
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<p>We've also just announced that we will be <strong>live streaming tonight at 8:30 PM EDT</strong> on the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/RockHeartsBluegrass" target="_blank"><strong><u>Rock Hearts Facebook Page,</u></strong></a> the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wHyrzgUM5s&ab_channel=The615HideawayEntertainment" target="_blank"><strong><u>615 Hideaway Records YouTube Page,</u></strong></a> and the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/bluegrassmusictv" target="_blank"><strong><u>Bluegrass Music TV Facebook Page</u></strong></a>. We'll be chatting with guests about the new album, upcoming shows, and more!<br><br>Finally, please note the change of date for our<strong> Cambridge MA show at Lily P's </strong>and the brand new date added on <strong>June 18th</strong> where we will be <strong>Opening for Old Crow Medicine Show</strong></p>
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<span>Austin and Billy had a great time teaching at Mandolin Camp North! Check out this hot triple fiddling with friends on this rendition of "Sweet Blue Eyed Darling" </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/GPKPdC5x9JI" target="_blank"><span><u>Listen to Austin's Takeaways from camp here</u></span></a>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://sc.lnk.to/MJP0AX" target="_blank"><strong><u>Listen to "The Last Log Drive" on your favorite Steaming Platform</u></strong></a> today!</p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;"><strong><u>Learn with the Rock Hearts!</u></strong></h2>
<div style="text-align:center;"> We will be putting on a number of workshops this summer!<br><br><strong>Rick Brodsky </strong>will be teaching a <strong>bass workshop</strong> at Jenny Brook<br><br>The<strong> whole band</strong> will be discussing <strong>Band dynamics </strong>at<strong> </strong>Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival (<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/post/kids-and-youth-roots-music-opportunities" target="_blank"><u>Read more here</u></a>)<br><br><strong>Austin Scelzo</strong> will be leading the<strong> kids academies </strong>at <strong>Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival</strong> and <strong>Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival</strong><br><br>Austin will also be teaching a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2023-04-cumberland" target="_blank"><strong><u>Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam Class</u></strong></a> at <strong>Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival,</strong> <strong>Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Bearsville Bluegrass Festival, St. Johns Bluegrass Festival, </strong>as well as at the <strong>Ashokan Center Bluegrass Week </strong>with Kimber Ludiker, Joe Newberry, and Missy Raines/Allegheny and <strong>Silver Bay </strong>with <strong>Pete Wernick</strong><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinscelzo.com/camps-and-classes" target="_blank"><strong><u>Find out more about those classes here</u></strong></a>
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<strong>Thats all for now!</strong><br><br>Thanks for your support,<br>Alex, Joe, Billy, Rick, Austin</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 9px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/842e62086be1356aa8495409d/images/d8837dfe-d52f-5203-e785-0277dbaef4c4.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_center border_" alt="" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 18px 9px;vertical-align:top;">Thanks to our generous <strong>Crowdfunding supporters</strong>! The album is here and those who supported our project received digital links last week. We're putting CDs in the mail<strong> this weekend!</strong>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;"><span><strong>The Album is Here!</strong></span></h2>
<p>We couldn't be more excited to share with you an album two years in the making. We have the physical CDs in hand and will be carrying them with us wherever we go. The CD is <strong>not out for streaming </strong>yet so the only way you'll be able to hear it is if you pick one up at a show!</p>
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<strong>Cant wait to hear the album? Stream our </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://sc.lnk.to/MJP0AX" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://the615hideaway.com/rock-hearts-release-debut-single-on-615-hideaway-records/&source=gmail&ust=1661183204301000&usg=AOvVaw25XHicGp8uWo2o5m6_j6ku"><strong><u>New Single on 615 Hideaway Records</u></strong></a><strong>!</strong>
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<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://sc.lnk.to/MJP0AX" target="_blank"><u>Listen to "The Last Log Drive" on your favorite Steaming Platform</u></a> today.<br><br>“<i><strong>The Last Log Drive”</strong></i> was written by Bill Thibodeau's father, Sam Tidwell. It tells the true story about the last logs that ever floated down the Kennebec River. Bill will tell you the story of when he woke up hearing his dad, Sam Tidwell singing it on "<strong>Good Morning America" </strong>Let us know what you think!</p>
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<div style="text-align:center;"> Please call in your reservations for our <strong>April 8, 8:00 p.m</strong>. concert with Rock Hearts to 401-725-9272<br>Check out <a class="no-pjax" href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2023/03/whats-up-interview-alex-macleod-of-rock-hearts-playing-blackstone-river-theatre-april-8/?fbclid=IwAR2-hkUwuyP_rMziXAhUQ2OQbY0wMxGwrbKNhvnlPo1pjEoE28LAU2Ku048" target="_blank"><u>Alex MacLeod's Interview on WUN about the show</u></a> or join Austin Scelzo in his <a class="no-pjax" href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2023-04-cumberland" target="_blank"><u>Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam Class</u></a> before the show</div>
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<strong><u>New CT Show Announced</u></strong><br><span><strong>We will be playing the </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/guitartownct-celebrates-15-years-of-presenting-bluegrass/" target="_blank"><i><strong><u>15th anniversary of Hamden, CT's GuitartownCT Series</u></strong></i></a><i><strong> - </strong></i><span><strong>one that has brought the likes of Dr. Ralph Stanley, Hot Rize, Sierra Hull, Doyle Lawson, Michael Cleveland, The Travelin’ McCourys, Dailey & Vincent, Della Mae, Dale Ann Bradley, Tim O’Brien, Blue Highway, Del McCoury, Peter Rowan, Bryan Sutton, The Grascals, The Gibson Brothers, Rhonda Vincent, The Punch Brothers, and Billy Strings.</strong></span><br><br><span><strong>To celebrate their 120th concert, GuitartownCT will host </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/"><strong><u>Rock Hearts</u></strong></a><span><strong> on May 5 at </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://amicirestaurantgroup.com/cafeamici/index.php"><strong><u>Café Amici</u></strong></a><span><strong> on Whitney Avenue in Hamden. Advance tickets can be purchased </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://guitartownct.ticketleap.com/"><strong><u>for $30 online</u></strong></a><span><strong>. (Limited seating!)</strong></span><br><span><strong> </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/shows" target="_blank"><span><strong><u>See the full list of our tour dates here</u></strong></span></a><span><strong> </strong></span>
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<p><br>*Please note that our April 15th Lily P's show in Cambridge has <strong>been postponed to June 10</strong></p>
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<strong>Thats all for now!</strong><br><br>Thanks for your support,<br>Alex, Joe, Billy, Rick, Austin</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/71746152023-03-19T16:41:31-04:002023-03-19T16:41:32-04:00Latest single release: The Last Log Drive<p>In 1975, the lumber industry in Maine decided to transport freshly-fallen timbers on trucks down the highways, thereby ending the long-held tradition of floating the massive logs down the rivers. In response, Billy Thibodeau's father and New England Bluegrass pioneer, Sam Tidwell, penned the song about the last log drive on the nearby, Kennebec River, not far from their home in Cambridge, Maine. Sam said the <strong>The Last Log Drive</strong> was a protest song.</p><p>Not long after, as the Associate Press was covering this momentous and historical event in Maine, the song gained similar attention. Billy recalls as a young boy, watching his dad write the song at the family's kitchen table. A few months later, Sam Tidwell and the Kennebec Valley Boys performed the song live on <i>Good Morning America</i>. Though Sam Tidwell passed away several years ago, this song still resonates with the locals in Maine and Rock Hearts wanted to pay homage to Sam Tidwell, to the other pioneers of New England Bluegrass with hopes of keeping this story alive. You can find it on your favorite streaming platform. </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/71137112022-11-30T09:52:12-05:002023-03-17T08:01:48-04:00Rock Hearts' WANDERLUST on SiriusXM Bluegrass Junction<p><span class="font_large">In case you haven't heard the big news, our debut single with the 615 Hideaway Record Label, <strong>Wanderlust</strong>, is now <em><strong><span style="color:#3498db;">being played</span></strong></em> on <em>SiriusXM Bluegrass Junction</em>. (Sirius XM Radio 62 and Dish Network 6062)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 22.4px;">If you want to hear it, you can <strong>REQUEST</strong> that SiriusXM play Wanderlust by contacting their request line on Friday mornings - 1-</span><span style="color:#3498db;"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;">877-98Banjo</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Wanderlust</strong>, written by lead singer, Alex MacLeod, is somewhat of an examination of his life growing up as a Military Brat. He says that being forced to move every 2-3 years of his young life, left ripple effects that cause him to not want to settle down, like there's a need to keep moving, as well as never being comfortable answering the question, "Where are your from?"</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">He dedicates to song to all Adult Military Brats who can relate. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We were thrilled to have as a special guest on the recording, our friend and Grammy-award winner, Michael Cleveland.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Give a listen, make a request - and we hope to see you soon!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Blessings</span></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/70649182022-09-20T22:01:00-04:002023-04-07T10:44:24-04:00Wanderlust #6 on Top 50 AirPlayDirect Singles & #10 Top 50 Albums for August<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/fd0bf8806833303db0f9d934884cedd3b30fab34/original/screenshot-12.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />It's been incredible. We dropped <strong>Wanderlust</strong> on August 19th, 2022, with <strong>The 615 Hideaway Records</strong> label, and thanks to all of the DJs, we ended up as the <strong>#6</strong> Top 50 APD Single and <strong>#10</strong> Top 50 APD Albums for the Month of August. For those keeping score at home, APD stands for Air Play Direct, the place where DJs from around the world go to download music for their programs. Still charting in September. Thank you Robert and Lynda Weingartz of APD for your guidance and generosity.</p>
<p>Thank you for your support, encouragement and downloads!<br><br><br><br> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/70457812022-08-25T12:29:44-04:002022-09-20T03:18:41-04:00Rock Hearts Spotlight on AIRPLAY DIRECT!<p style="text-align: center;">Thank You, AIRPLAY DIRECT!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/c1590409768e4fcb78069ecefaa7f913fadb3c05/original/screen-shot-2022-08-25-at-12-22-13-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/f67155f72cf68bafb3ae29eabac72f181ace0dc2/original/screen-shot-2022-08-25-at-12-22-33-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/786ad2322e1cfd98ffdd96b64c0278c83547f29a/original/img-3216.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/70419222022-08-19T17:11:59-04:002022-08-24T01:11:04-04:00Rock Hearts releases Wanderlust on The 615 Hideaway Records; special guest, Michael Cleveland<p>We are so thrilled to release our debut single release with The 615 Hideaway Records. It’s called Wanderlust with special guest, Michael Cleveland.</p>
<p>Available for download and on all streaming platforms. https://ampl.ink/k3az0</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/70266892022-07-29T16:03:48-04:002022-08-19T02:04:34-04:00615 Hideaway Records Announces Signing with Rock Hearts<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/a1ea206a937d781cacb882d656dfccbd57451b02/original/615-banner.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#f1c40f;">ROCK HEARTS SIGNS WITH 615 HIDEAWAY RECORDS</span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Finishing Debut Album with Ned Luberecki Producing </strong></p>
<p>Nashville, TN (July 28, 2022) – The 615 Hideaway Records is proud to announce the signing of a multi-album deal with Bluegrass emerging band Rock Hearts. Sammy 3, owner of the label, has been friends with the band for over a year helping them distribute their videos through Bluegrass Music-TV with great success. As they say, one thing leads to another, and the conversation turned from helping the group with their video distribution to this exciting signing announcement. </p>
<p>“It was clear after our very first get-together with Sammy3 that he understood us as a group and could relate to our goals and vision for what we want to achieve. What started as a friendly conversation about our band’s dreams, has developed into a mutual respect and admiration between us and Sammy3, with a commitment to working together to accomplish big things! From its inception, Rock Hearts has always felt like family, speaking the same “musical language” and it’s evident that Sammy3 speaks that same language as well. Rock Hearts believes Sammy3 has an exciting vision for 615 Hideaway Entertainment, and we’re honored to be a part of journey with him as we join The 615 Hideaway Records! “ – Alex MacLeod – Rock Hearts </p>
<p>Rock Hearts are currently finishing up their debut album on 615 Hideaway Records with Ned Luberecki producing, and Stephen Mougin engineer extraordinaire at Dark Shadow Recording Studio. It was a winning formula for the band’s first album Starry Southern Nights and the band felt that their second album would again be the right place with these incredible musicians, professionals and all around great human beings. </p>
<p>Formed in 2013, Rock Hearts brings together five veteran musicians from Southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass, old Country tunes, and seek out new tunes from other genres to “Bluegrass-ify”. </p>
<p>Watch for news on their first single on 615 Hideaway Records coming soon.</p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Rock Hearts sign with 615 Hideaway Records </span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">Posted on July 28, 2022 By John Lawless</span></p>
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<p>Rock Hearts, southern New England’s fastest rising bluegrass group, has signed a multi-project deal with 615 Hideaway Records in Nashville. The label is run by Sammy Passamano III, son of Sam Passamano of Rural Rhythm Records, and is known in the industry as Sammy3. </p>
<p>Members of the group became friends with Sammy during the 2021 World of Bluegrass Convention in Nashville, which led to them filming and distributing their music videos through 615 Hideaway. </p>
<p>Alex MacLeod, guitarist and lead singer with Rock Hearts, says that joining up with Passamano was a simple decision. </p>
<p>“It was clear after our very first get-together with Sammy3 that he understood us as a group and could relate to our goals and vision for what we want to achieve. What started as a friendly conversation about our band’s dreams, has developed into a mutual respect and admiration between us and Sammy3, with a commitment to working together to accomplish big things! From its inception, Rock Hearts has always felt like family, speaking the same ‘musical language,’ and it’s evident that Sammy3 speaks that same language as well. Rock Hearts believes Sammy3 has an exciting vision for 615 Hideaway Entertainment, and we’re honored to be a part of journey with him as we join The 615 Hideaway Records!” </p>
<p>For their first 615 Hideaway album, the band is working once again at Dark Shadow Recording, with Stephen Mougin engineering and Ned Luberecki producing. </p>
<p>In addition to Alex, Rock Hearts is Joe Deetz on banjo, Billy Thibodeau on mandolin, Austin Scelzo on fiddle, and Rick Brodsky on bass.</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/69723262022-05-16T14:10:10-04:002023-04-07T10:47:03-04:00Nashville Recording Project #2 is Done!<p>We are happy to report that our sophomore project has been recorded. In April, we spent a week in <strong>Dark Shadow Recording</strong> Studio with the dynamic duo of owner and engineer extraordinaire, <strong>Stephen Mougin</strong>, and producer, <strong>Ned Luberecki</strong>. The Mougins (Stephen and Yana) are wonderful hosts and have a fabulous studio together!</p>
<p>It was a winning formula for our debut project, <strong>Starry Southern Nights</strong>, and we were happy as can be that we were able to record our second project with these three incredible musicians, mentors, professionals and all around great human beings.</p>
<p>Our intentions, as they have always been, was to record a high-quality bluegrass project that folks would be excited to listen to. The majority of the tunes are originals with mostly New England-based songwriters, with a couple other contributors from elsewhere. We are beyond thrilled to have a few special guests appearing on our album as well. (Can't say just yet, but folks are gonna love it!)</p>
<p>In a week, we were able to record a complete project complete with originals, straight up bluegrass, instrumentals, gospels, and a classic country cover. We also shot a video at the <strong>615 Studios</strong> with <strong>Sammy and Sam Passamano</strong>. </p>
<p>Got to see, pick and have dinner with our good buddy, Jesse Brock, as well. </p>
<p>In all, it was a very busy, productive, and enjoyable time in the studio and we're excited to share our new material with everyone. </p>
<p>It would not have been possible without the support and generosity of friends and families, crowdfunding contributors, etc... From the bottom of our hearts, <strong>THANK YOU</strong>!</p>
<p>Be on the look out! We're excited to see you all at several summer festivals including Blistered Fingers, Jenny Brook and Thomas Point!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/e33ebed7579ac2a7de8be1429b6654db58c34ce2/original/recording.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/69723192022-05-16T13:51:50-04:002022-05-16T13:51:50-04:00Ocean Tides School 5K Fundraiser for Bovine Therapy Program<p>Rock Hearts had a blast at a fundraiser at the Clover Bud Ranch in Portsmouth, RI, home of Martin Beck's New England Grass Fed company. The 5k fundraiser was to help bolster the Bovine Therapy Program for students at the Ocean Tides School... where they learn about working farms, respecting the land, and raising livestock. It's a tremendous learning experience and we were happy to be a part of the fundraising efforts.</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/69508962022-04-18T13:18:10-04:002022-04-28T16:16:36-04:00Project #2 Underway in Nashville this week!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/ddb0a2c4e52cde2a7da48e274bc2df65c0f894d1/original/rock-hearts.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We are beyond excited to be back in Nashville, recording at the Dark Shadow Studios with Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki. We are getting some serious work accomplished and can't wait to share with you all. Thanks so much for your continued support, prayers, encouragement and generosity. Check out https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/new-album-project-crowdfunding to see how you can get involved with the project and thanks to all who have supported thus far.</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/69025602022-02-20T13:39:27-05:002022-04-14T02:40:35-04:00We're Heading to Nashville to Record our 2nd Album - Please Join Us On this Journey<p>Hey Friends, Fans and Family,</p>
<p><span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>Rock Hearts</strong></span> is heading back into <strong>Dark Shadow Studios</strong> with Stephen Mougin to record a new batch of amazing songs written by some of the band members, and Grammy Award nominated and well-known songwriting friends. We are so excited about these songs and cannot wait to share them with you. In our opinion, these new songs take Rock Hearts to a new level, while also preserving our modern/traditional bluegrass style. We could use some help in the process. <strong>PLEASE</strong> consider our <strong>crowdfunding campaign</strong> where you can donate and receive the new CD along with other merch. There are donation levels for as little as $20 for the digital download, and higher levels where you can arrange a house concert or even become an honorary executive producer. Consider it all a pre-sale that helps us cover studio costs, mixing and mastering, and CD manufacturing.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Please check out our Crowdfunding page:</strong></span> <strong><a contents="Crowdfunding Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/new-album-project-crowdfunding"><span style="color:#3498db;">Crowdfunding Page</span></a></strong></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/68661592022-01-11T21:21:26-05:002022-05-19T02:02:47-04:00Rock Hearts doing 2 Shows in New Hampshire Feb 5 and Feb 6. Let's go 2022!<p>The guys are excited to get back out on the road. We will usher in 2022 with two LIVE shows on the weekend of February 5 & Feb 6. <strong>Saturday, Feb 5, 2022</strong>, we'll be at <strong>St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts</strong> for a <strong>7:00pm</strong> show. It's our first time at St. Kieran and we're looking forward to bringing some live Bluegrass to the good folks in Northern New Hampshire. Then on <strong>Sunday, Feb. 6</strong>, we'll be performing at <strong>Camp Glen Brook</strong> in <strong>Marlborough, NH</strong> for an afternoon show, <strong>2:00-3:30</strong>. It's been several years since Alex MacLeod, front man for Rock Hearts has played in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire. In 1992, as an undergraduate at Keene State College, he joined his very first bluegrass band and it's been an incredible journey ever since. We are looking forward to seeing old friends, making new friends, and enjoying all that is LIVE Music. Thank you St. Kieran and Camp Glen Brook for supporting live performances!</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/67772502021-10-29T15:00:00-04:002022-04-24T08:54:30-04:00Alex MacLeod talks Rhode Island<p>Bluegrass singer and guitarist, Alex MacLeod, shares some of the finds on Wickenden Street in Providence that he holds dear, how he fuels up for a long fishing trip (hint: "Cumbys" is involved), a spot in Central Falls that he must visit whenever in the area, and how one of his favorite RI events is one he's actually never been to. </p>
<p>Included at the end is the song "Stagger Lee" from Rock Hearts album Starry Southern Nights.</p>
<p><a contents="Click Here to Listen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kt7be-10f1819">Click Here to Listen</a></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/67772232021-10-22T15:00:00-04:002022-08-17T05:28:45-04:00"Sound Advice" from Alex MacLeod<p>Alex MacLeod passes along some of the wisest advice I've heard about how to connect with an audience and truly be a pro musician. He also gives some tips on how to learn and advance your bluegrass talents. </p>
<p>Also, as you heard in the full episode, Alex had the opportunity to play in one of the most well-known New England bluegrass bands of all time, Northern Lights. And to me... it's just such a wonderful thing that he got to be a part of representing Rhode Island in that way. After being a band for 35 years Northern Lights played their last show on March 13th, 2010. At the end of this mini-episode I've included a song from that evening - "Lonesome Road" (audio credit: steveide59) that featured Alex on rhythm guitar and vocals. I hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p><a contents="Click to Listen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xjp4h-10e89f2">Click to Listen</a></p>15:14Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/67771042021-10-15T15:05:37-04:002022-08-17T05:29:14-04:00An Interview with Lead Singer Alex MacLeod<p>Lead singer Alex Macleod was recently interviewed on <a contents='"Where the Living Room Used To Be"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.livingroomutb.com/e/alex-macleod-rock-hearts-southern-rhode-northern-lights">"Where the Living Room Used To Be"</a>, a podcast about Rhode Island's Diverse Music Scene.</p>
<p>"Alex MacLeod has a long history in the RI bluegrass scene! In this episode we talk about his stint playing in the legendary band Northern Lights, how his latest group Rock Hearts got their start, some fun stories recording their debut album, and what events such as the Ocean State Bluegrass Festival - that's happening this weekend, Sept. 18th +19th - can mean for the community of musicians in our area. "</p>
<p>Interlude song order: </p>
<p>"Whispering Waters" by Rock Hearts (from Starry Southern Nights) <br>"Starry Southern Nights" by Rock Hearts (from Starry Southern Nights)</p>
<p><a contents="Click to Listen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pefjv-10ddc12">Click to Listen</a></p>1:02:41Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/67683122021-10-06T20:55:03-04:002022-08-12T08:00:01-04:00Juxtaposed debuts at #20 on the Bluegrass Today charts.<p>Congratulations to our banjo playing buddy, Joe Deetz, and his original composition, Juxtaposed. This is such a fun banjo tune and apparently we aren't the only ones that think so. Thanks to all our friends and fans for requesting the tune.</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/67500392021-09-17T18:52:59-04:002022-05-14T08:42:34-04:00Our ONE SHEET for all our friends and bluegrass partners at IBMA<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/c06bca289d685bdcae75fdf39511207af9c0bc13/original/fullsizeoutput-19.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/67287462021-08-27T11:02:56-04:002024-01-11T19:51:01-05:00JUXTAPOSED - our latest highlight single drops today - August 27, 2021<p>Joey Deetz hit a home run with this mashing banjo tune he calls, Juxtaposed. The guys had a blast laying this down in Dark Shadow Studios with Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki. Check out Stephen Mougin's guitar break.... smashing! It's available on all formats. </p>
<p>Give a listen and be sure you request it from your favorite bluegrass DJ.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F08h4qXuVAPyoAvasgxZF">https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F08h4qXuVAPyoAvasgxZF</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/juxtaposed-single/1582873286">https://music.apple.com/us/album/juxtaposed-single/1582873286</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/b5630cf8efc877c22b41a43ff7cbb056f8f28783/original/unnamed.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/67106022021-08-08T15:01:08-04:002022-05-10T12:55:40-04:00Austin Scelzo joins Rock Hearts on Fiddle<p>Rock Hearts is very excited to introduce our new fiddler, Austin Scelzo.</p>
<p>Austin is a Connecticut-native who came to bluegrass music via his training as a Music Educator. </p>
<p>Austin brings a wealth of musical knowledge, a great ear, outstanding fiddling, excitement for the music and not to mention, Youth! (Which comes with technological know-how and computer savvy)</p>
<p>Austin is also a committed steward of bluegrass music, teaching Wernick Method Jam classes, creating and maintaining the performance venue, Bluegrass Coffeehouse, as well as launching the <a contents="Connecticut Bluegrass Music Association" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ctbluegrass.com" style="" target="_blank">Connecticut Bluegrass Music Association</a>. </p>
<p>He's a tremendous talent, a great guy, and will be a great addition to the band.</p>
<p>Alex MacLeod, lead singer of the band states, "All of the guys in this band, from the original founding members to the current members, (Monty McClanahan, Pete Kelly, Danny Musher, Joe Deetz), along with newer members Billy Thibodeau and Rick Brodsky, have been the most outstanding people.... not just fabulous musicians, but truly wonderful guys who bring talent and ability and leave their egos at the door...that's been a winning formula for the band and Austin fits the bill perfectly."</p>
<p>Welcome Austin Scelzo!</p>
<p> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/66741652021-06-29T15:47:49-04:002022-02-06T14:34:41-05:00IBMA Announces Rock Hearts as an official 2021 World of Bluegrass Showcase Band<p>We are on the road to Raleigh! We can’t wait to perform as Official Showcase Artists for the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble! Join us at IBMA World of Bluegrass, Sept 2<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/0f72b21a7f08e8d8a1d04fcf60491273fafbba61/original/ibma-iwob-graphic.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />8 - Oct 2, in Raleigh, NC! #IBMAWOB2021</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/66336152021-05-18T15:07:57-04:002023-12-10T13:34:26-05:00New Release: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee and other exciting news......<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/4f56909a27ba5a05a2be940641a83be5b361b8e6/original/wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee-titled-copy-copy.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rock Hearts released a highlight single, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee. Written by the late, Bill Smith, former band mate and lifelong friend of our own, Bill Thibodeau. The two Bills spent time together as members of regional favorites, the Bluegrass Supply Company.</p>
<p>Wake Up and Smell the Coffee is experiencing outstanding request and chart activity. </p>
<p>We couldn't be happier as we are preparing to usher in the summer with two festivals apperances in June: Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival in Litchfield, ME and the Taste of Podunk in Suffield, CT. </p>
<p>So thankful for all the DJs who are giving us spins on their shows and keeping the bluegrass community entertained through these crazy times. Thanks to our friends and fans who are requesting the tune as well!!</p>
<p>Looking forward to seeing you all out there.</p>
<p>Until then, be safe and keep picking and grinning.</p>
<p><em><strong>Rock Hearts</strong></em></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/66336162021-05-18T15:07:39-04:002022-09-21T05:30:55-04:00#20 on AirPlayDirect Top 50 Bluegrass/Folk Albums last week...<p>Thanks to all of our devoted fans and new friends for requesting our songs and the DJs for giving them a spin.</p>
<p>#20 on the Air Play Direct Top 50 Bluegrass and Folks Albums last week!</p>
<p>Can't wait to share our music LIVE with all of you real soon!</p>
<p>If you haven't done so, please Like us and Follow us on Facebook/Rockheartsbluegrass as well.</p>
<p>Blessings, </p>
<p><em><strong>Rock Hearts</strong></em></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/64900862020-12-02T12:26:35-05:002023-12-10T11:52:07-05:00We Are So Proud to Share Our New Video of Our Title Track, Starry Southern Nights<p><span class="font_regular"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="PtzDU2Pbxo0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/PtzDU2Pbxo0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PtzDU2Pbxo0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="190" width="340" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>
<p>Shortly after returning from Nashville, I was sitting in a corner booth of a local restaurant hosting Bluegrass Night. As the band was playing a waltz, I observed an older man walk through the crowd to the dance floor and he began to dance by himself. While others snickered and commented to each other, my heart immediately softened as I started thinking about the old man's "story." Maybe he had too much to drink, maybe it was time for him to head on home, and yet maybe, that was the way of staying connected to the one true love of his life who had departed. I rested on that idea and went home that night to write <strong>Starry Southern Nights</strong>. Losing someone you love is one of the toughest events to deal with in life. During these unprecedented and difficult times, it's important to keep a soft heart, be slow to judge and take time to get to know other peoples stories.</p>
<p>Alex MacLeod</p>
<p>Songwriter, Guitar, Lead Vocalist</p>
<p>Rock Hearts</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/64631552020-10-25T22:26:47-04:002022-04-03T06:57:35-04:00*****Rock Hearts set to release debut album***** Starry Southern Nights, this Friday, October 30.<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/fe2bc04c82ee1d7cacab224a54a6f1e1b441a5ec/original/image001.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />No tricks, JUST TREATS! Rock Hearts is thrilled to announce that the long awaited and much anticipated debut album, <strong>Starry Southern Nights</strong>, will be <strong>RELEASED</strong> this <strong>Friday, October 30</strong>. Two of the album’s previously released singles, 99 Year Blues and Don't Let Smokey Mountain Smoke Get In Your Eyes, have been Top 20 on the Bluegrass Today charts. The title track, Starry Southern Nights, is a heart-tugging original by lead singer, Alex MacLeod, that is sure to leave the listeners feeling sentimental. It will also be available as a single this Friday. </p>
<p>A limited number of PRE-ORDERS are available ($15 s/h included) Hit us up with your Name, Address and email address, and we will send you a PayPal invoice which can be paid with or without a PayPal account. Downloads/Streaming will be available on all platforms as well. Shoot us an email as well at Rockheartsbluegrass@gmail.com</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/64578522020-10-17T09:55:39-04:002023-12-10T11:58:38-05:00 ****Rock Hearts' releases new video!! <h3 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Don't Let Smokey Mountain Smoke Get In Your Eyes</strong></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a contents="Bluegrass Situation article on release of Rock Hearts' new video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thebluegrasssituation.com/read/watch-rock-hearts-dont-let-smokey-mountain-smoke-get-in-your-eyes/"><span style="color:#3498db;">CLICK HERE </span></a></strong><a contents="Bluegrass Situation article on release of Rock Hearts' new video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thebluegrasssituation.com/read/watch-rock-hearts-dont-let-smokey-mountain-smoke-get-in-your-eyes/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">The Bluegrass Situation releases Rock Hearts' new video</span></a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/ec4fac7254589a5437a739d066367cdd30108abc/original/dont-let-smokey-mountain-smoke-cover-art.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/64223132020-09-01T16:23:29-04:002022-05-27T01:45:53-04:00New Single Release Sept 4th: Don't Let Smokey Mountain Smoke Get In Your Eyes<p><span class="font_large">We are excited to release our follow up single, <em><strong>Don't Let Smokey Mountain Smoke Get In Your Eyes</strong></em>, this <strong>Friday, September 4th</strong>.<strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/308321/ec4fac7254589a5437a739d066367cdd30108abc/original/dont-let-smokey-mountain-smoke-cover-art.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">It can be downloaded or streamed on your favorite platforms including Spotify, Apple music, iTunes,etc...</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">Check out our Facebook page - <a contents="Facebook.com/RockHeartsBluegrass&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Facebook.com/RockHeartsBluegrass">Facebook.com/RockHeartsBluegrass </a> - like us, follow us and tell your friends about us.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">We are so thankful to our team of friends, publicist, advertisers and supporters!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">We are all huge fans of Sonny and Bobby Osborne. Their music has been a major influence for all the guys in Rock Hearts and we pray this rendering pays due homage to them!</span></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/64223062020-09-01T16:06:24-04:002023-12-10T12:07:37-05:0020 Things You Didn't Know About Rock Hearts in Bluegrass Today<p>Hey everyone - our friends at Bluegrass Today featured us in their Daily Profile - 20 Things You Didn't Know - it's a really cool glimpse inside the Rock Hearts story. Be sure to give it a read.</p>
<p><a contents="Bluegrass Today article- 20 Things You Didn't Know About Rock Hearts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-rock-hearts/" target="_blank">Bluegrass Today article- 20 Things You Didn't Know About Rock Hearts</a></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/64099342020-08-14T20:38:04-04:002022-01-21T14:05:41-05:00Rock Hearts' 99 Year Blues debuts at #14 on the charts!<p>I was beyond thrilled and excited to have received an email today from Ashley Lewis at <em><strong>Bluegrass Today</strong></em> notifying me that <span class="font_large"><strong>99 Year Blues</strong></span>, <span class="font_large"><em><strong>Rock Hearts' first single, debuted on the charts at #14. </strong></em></span></p>
<p>The fellas in Rock Hearts are so blessed to be able to play the music we love with the people that we love to play it with. As if it were ordained, God put us all together with a mutual respect for the music, with very similar goals, love for the same material.... as Joe says, "We speak the same musical language."</p>
<p>This story is amazing: Joe asks Ned Luberecki to produce the album, Ned says yes but we should use Stephen Mougin...Joe doesn't know Stephen, but Billy T has known Stephen for 30+ years when Billy met a young 10-year old Stephen at a show he was playing... and upon learning young Stephen was a mandolin player, Billy took the mando from around his neck, handed it to young Stephen and essentially said, "Here kid, play me something." Although I hadn't met Stephen in person, he had demo'ed a tune that my buddy, Rick Lang, and I wrote together, so I was familiar with the abundance of talent he possessed.</p>
<p>After arrangements were made and Stephen and Ned were on board to do produce and engineer our debut album, I called Rick Lang to let him know the news. As it turns out, Rick was sitting next to Stephen in Dark Shadow Studios in TN working on his project. </p>
<p>Shortly thereafter, we were in Nashville recording our debut project, Starry Southern Nights.</p>
<p>We were referred to Claire Ratliff at Laughing Penguin Publicity to work with us on letting people know who we were and what we sounded like. Thank you Claire. Your insight and planning have been spot on!!</p>
<p>We were then referred to Bluegrass Today and had the fortune of working with Ashley Lewis. Simply Awesome!</p>
<p>Then we were referred to Shaye Smith who created our 99 Year Blues lyrical video that has had almost 14k views. Love it Shaye!!</p>
<p>Cathy Day wrote an article about us that was featured in Bluegrass Unlimited. Thanks Cathy for your excellent interview and Bluegrass Unlimited for sharing our story with your readers.</p>
<p>Then a friend of Rick Brodsky's, a very gifted artist, Paul, designed the cover art and layout for the CD. Creative beyond creative!!</p>
<p>Then Rick's talented daughter, Zoie, designed the art work for the single, 99 Year Blues.</p>
<p>And with the help of the very patient folks at CD Baby as well as Airplay Direct, we released this single, 99 Year Blues, and it debuted at #14.</p>
<p>Thanks to all... we are the humble recipients of the amazing talents of this village's membership.... and we anxiously await the opportunity to share more bluegrass with you all!</p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/63985462020-07-31T14:45:09-04:002022-03-23T16:03:46-04:00Stephen Mougin's receives IBMA nod as top #5 2020 Sound Engineer!<p>So happy for Stephen Mougin who has been nominated as one of the top #5 Sound Engineers for 2020 by the IBMA.</p>
<p>Rock Hearts was thrilled to record our debut project with Stephen at Dark Shadow Studio in Tennessee back in the fall.</p>
<p>Stephen, along with wife, Jana and son, Sammy, are wonderful people to boot and their studio, Dark Shadow Studio, is the ultimate in professionalism, attention to detail, hospitality, and creativity. Having Ned Luberecki as the producer was pretty amazing as well.</p>
<p>Congrats Stephen...much deserved!!</p>
<p> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/63905212020-07-23T00:31:43-04:002023-12-10T14:19:47-05:0099 Year Blues video hits 13k views!!<p>The fellas wanted to thank everyone for their support of our debut single, 99 Year Blues. <br>The video was posted on Bluegrass Today and we quickly reached 13k views! That’s amazing. We are so excited. Make sure to tell all your friends to check us out at rockheartsbluegrass.com as well as check us out on Facebook and like our page. Facebook/rockheartsbluegrass. 99 Year Blues can also be downloaded or streamed on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, cd baby, etc. Thanks again!! </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/63756382020-07-04T03:41:04-04:002023-12-10T12:06:19-05:0099 Year Blues is OUT today! Happy 4th of July. <p>Check out our debut single, 99 Year Blues, on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, CD Baby and many other sites... our video will be coming too on YouTube. So much fun making music with these guys. Get yourself a copy today. Streaming is available. Downloads too! </p>
<p><a contents="99 Year Blues on Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5nI1upDdky9l5l37I3Yjnt?si=xC5tEua2Sd6coK6zyCC3YQ">CLICK HERE FOR 99 Year Blues on Spotify</a></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/63684022020-06-27T12:20:51-04:002022-07-18T03:38:26-04:00Releasing our Debut Single: 99 Year Blues on the 4th of July<p>We are extremely excited to announce the pending release of our debut single, 99 Year Blues. </p>
<p>It's coming out on the 4th of July and will be available on Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes.</p>
<p>You'll also be able to view the video on YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms.</p>
<p>It's been a long time coming but we are getting it done!!</p>
<p> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/63148752020-05-13T11:46:26-04:002022-05-27T04:15:27-04:00Update: Rock Hearts will be at the 20th Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival in June, 2021<p>Hey friends, </p>
<p>Sadly, the 20th Annual Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival has been cancelled for June 2020 but will resume in June 2021.</p>
<p>Rock Hearts is happy to say that we'll be there - and by God's grace - happier and healthier.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you all very soon!</p>
<p>jennybrookbluegrass.com</p>
<p> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/60554172020-01-01T17:35:14-05:002022-02-24T07:23:07-05:00UPDATE: Rock Hearts will be at Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival June 2021<p><b>Due to Covid19, Sandy and Greg Cormier were forced to shut down the 54th Annual Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival in June.</b></p>
<p><b>After 53 consecutive festivals, I know it was a tough decision.</b></p>
<p><b>However, Rock Hearts has been invited to join in the fun for June, 2021, and we are excited to be a part of it.</b></p>
<p><b>Hopefully by then, everyone will have a chance to hear our debut Rock Hearts recording project - </b></p>
<p>blisteredfingers.com</p>
<p> </p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/60289852019-12-18T14:00:52-05:002022-06-19T14:29:27-04:00Rock Hearts CD 2020<p><span class="font_large">Hi All - </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We are extremely excited to announce that we will be <strong>releasing a single</strong> in or around <strong>February, 2020</strong>, and then fingers crossed, our debut<strong> CD will arrive by June</strong>, just in time for the festival season.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Rock Hearts has been working with <strong>Dark Shadows Recording</strong>, amazing sound engineer, <strong>Steven Mougin</strong>, as well producer extraordinaire, <b>Ned Luberecki</b>. We couldn't be happier with the progress we are making.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hopefully in early 2020 you'll be able to hear us on the radio.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">From the guys in <strong>Rock Hearts</strong>, we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a safe and healthy holiday!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hope to see you all real soon!</span></p>Rock Heartstag:rockheartsbluegrass.com,2005:Post/56518962019-02-20T13:30:02-05:002023-12-10T11:56:44-05:00Thank you!<p>Thank you everybody who came out to our sets at the Joe Val festival last weekend. We had a blast playing for you and hope to see you at another show soon!</p>
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