The
Countrypolitans
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The Oregonian newspaper dubbed
the group "a band to be reckoned with" and raved that all 12 songs
on the debut disc "are all keepers, a rare enough feat for a first
album." Elisabeth Ames and the Countrypolitans recently completed a
full-length CD with producer Lloyd Maines at Mad Dog Studios in Burbank.
Lead singer, songwriter and
rhythm guitarist Elisabeth Ames and collaborator/bass player Roger Conley
began working together in Oregon before the band relocated to Southern
California in 2002. Guitar player Chris Lawrence (Mike Ness “Cheatin’ at
Solitaire” and Cisco’s “Wishing You Well from the Pink Motel”), pedal steel player
Gary Brandin (Blue Hawaiians) and drummer Dale Daniel (the Hacienda Brothers)
complete the lineup.
The band has just put the
finishing touches on their upcoming release titled “Anytime” co-produced by
Lloyd Maines (Richard Buckner, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dixie Chicks) and Elisabeth
Ames. The CD features their own brand of modern Southern California honky
tonk and Americana sounds. Set to be released sometime this fall the CD is
only available at live shows.
"Face of My
Hometown," produced by Gregg Williams, was released in 2002 on Sideburn
Records with national distribution by Ryko. The band’s 1999 CD "Tired of
Drowning" was released by Ultrapolitan Records in the United States and
Holland-based Me and My Records in Europe. Distributed by Burnside Distribution
and CRS/Rounder in Europe and Great Britain, the discs have been added to
playlists on more than 100 radio stations around the world.
The Countrypolitans played to
packed houses on three tours of Europe in 2000 and 2001. They have opened for
Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and performed for Johnny Cash at a private party
thrown by the legend's relatives. Portland audiences voted them best-unsigned
band in a poll by Portland CitySearch.com. "I Can't Behave,"
written by Ames, is part of the score for the well-received independent film
"Tully.” And, her song “LA Turnaround” reached No. 9 on the European
Most Popular Independent Chart in Europe and Great Britain.
The Countrypolitans résumé is
long and impressive. Their refreshing sound and energetic performances have
made them a hit at country and roots festivals at home and abroad. With
highlights including SXSW, NXNW, Bumbershoot, The Blue Highways festival in
Utrecht, Holland and the legendary Borderline in London - twice! They've
shared stages with some of country's greats including Merle Haggard, Guy
Clark and Willie Nelson. They've even performed for Johnny Cash at a private
party and have attracted the attention of legendary producer Lloyd Maines who
plans to work with the band in the future.
Click on the album cover to
listen to song samples from,
purchase a copy of and learn more about
The Face of My Hometown.
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