Released on: April 10, 2008, 3:45 pm

Press Release Author: Lotos Nile Media

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Angel Band Takes Flight With Roots & Wings on May 27
Trio of Amazing Singers Release Lloyd Maines Produced Album


Press Release Body: Nashville, Tenn.- The aptly named Angel Band features soaring,
angelic three-part harmonies from three amazing singers-Nancy Josephson, Jen
Schonwald and Kathleen Weber-each possessing a powerful, expressive voice that would
make her the lead vocalist in any other band. Their sound is grounded in world-class
musicianship, inventive and original songwriting and an irresistible mission to have
and share a great time. That's evident on their sophomore CD, With Roots & Wings,
due out May 27 on Appleseed Recordings. Legendary producer and pedal steel player
Lloyd Maines produced and played on the album.

Angel Band first formed out of a weekly jam session headed up by Josephson\'s
husband, GRAMMYT-nominated folk music legend David Bromberg. As the band coalesced,
they often served as openers and backup singers for Bromberg as he began touring
after a long hiatus. He returned the favor, becoming the cornerstone of Angel Band's
backing musicians. Playfully named Chum, the rest of the band is Bob Taylor (bass),
Bobby Tangrea (mandolin, guitar, fiddle), Nate Grower (fiddle) and Jeff Wisor
(fiddle). They were joined in the studio by Richard Crooks (drums), Bukka Allen
(accordion), Marc Moss (hand drums, piano), Johnny Duke Lippincott (guitar) and
Terri Hendrix (handclaps and the invaluable get down).

In a chaotic and rapidly changing music industry landscape, Angel Band focuses all
their energies on the things they can control and the things that they believe
in-making great music and hitting the road to perform and connect with fans. With
the release of With Roots & Wings, the band will continue to tour as opener for
Bromberg, as well as playing an increasing number of concerts on their own.

Josephson is remarkably succinct and straightforward in detailing the band's vision
for broadening their audience. She says, "We play. The best part of Angel Band is
the authenticity we bring to the music.in performance, writing, musical
integrity...flexible yet uncompromising."

Angel Band's fearless and open-minded exploration of both music and theme is winning
the band fans everywhere, including some high profile ones. Legendary singer Linda
Ronstadt raves, "I love Angel Band's harmonies, wonderfully strong voices, and
beautiful songs!"

David Dye, host of NPR-syndicated World Café, has his finger on the pulse of the
hottest things happening in the acoustic music scene. He says, "The stunning
harmonies are just the beginning. Fine writing, three distinct voices, and Lloyd
Maines tying it all together."

The initial two tracks are an ear-opening declaration that Angel Band does not
believe in boundaries. With Roots & Wings leads off with "Hey Papa Legba," an
Afro-world-beat a cappella tour de force that segues into the breakneck Zydeco of
"I'll Sing This Song For You." It's a jump that in less capable hands would not
work, but Angel Band makes it a seamless transition. It is a bold move and one that
pays off as it immediately gives the listener a sense of the depth and breadth of
the band's musical style. Both songs are originals, as are 12 of the album\'s 13
tracks.

It all adds up to a wildly eclectic, yet tightly cohesive sound. It is a sound that
leads the listener to one undisputable conclusion: Let these angels sing, let them
soar.


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