the everybodyfields was an indie folk/alt-country band from Johnson City, Tennessee.[1] The band was co-founded and fronted by Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews who met in 1999 while working at a summer camp.[2] They were joined by dobroist David Richey.[3] After Richey's departure, electric guitarist Megan McCormick joined the band;[3] followed by fiddler Megan Gregory and drummer Travis Kammeyer. They were succeeded by keyboardist Josh Oliver, pedal steel player Tom Pryor, and drummer Jamie Cook.
the everybodyfields | |
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 Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews of the everybodyfields at The Festival Essex in Concord, NC | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–2009, 2011 |
| Labels | Captain Mexico Records Ramseur Records |
| Past members | Jill Andrews, Sam Quinn, Tom Pryor, Josh Oliver, Jamie Cook, Megan McCormick, David Richey, Megan Gregory |
the everybodyfields combined country, folk, bluegrass, rock and roll, and Americana to produce a unique sound that Harp Magazine called "stompin’ and twangin’ in world-class style."[4] Sam Quinn's song "T.V.A." from Halfway There: Electricity and the South won 1st place in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest 2005 at Merlefest.[5] "Lonely Anywhere," from the album Nothing is Okay, was chosen by NPR as Song Of The Day for 29 February 2008.[6] The band was the focus of increasing attention as a representative of the alternative country genre. They were chosen to play at Bonnaroo, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and Twangfest in 2008.[7]
On June 5, 2009, the everybodyfields posted an announcement on their website that they were disbanding in order for Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews to pursue their respective solo careers.[8]
In September 2011, reunion shows were held at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots festival and at Music City Roots.[9][10]
Members
edit- Jill Andrews (vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar)
- Sam Quinn (vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar)
- Josh Oliver (keyboard, guitar)
- Tom Pryor (pedal steel)
- Jamie Cook (drums)
Former
edit- David Richey (vocals, dobro)
- Megan McCormick (vocals, lap steel, electric guitar)
- Megan Gregory (vocals, fiddle)
- Andrew Kelly (vocals, electric guitar, mandolin)
- Travis Kammeyer (drums)
- Angela Oudean (vocals, fiddle)
- Emma O'Donnell (fiddle)
Discography
edit- Halfway There: Electricity and the South (2004)
- Plague of Dreams (2005)
- Nothing is Okay (2007)
References
edit- ^ Brogden, Luke (December 28, 2016). "Everything is Okay…Now: the everybodyfields retrospective". Blank. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Everybodyfields - Living the dream". No Depression. August 31, 2007. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ a b Merritt, Robin (November 2006). "the everybodyfields.....a new incarnation". ArtFRONT. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ Mills, Fred. "Everybodyfields: Alt-Country for Everybody." Harp Magazine 19 Apr. 2007. 21 July 2008 [dead link]
- ^ Cooper, Adra, and Jake Blumgart. "Everybodyfields to play at Guilford." Archived 2007-06-29 at archive.today The Guilfordian 11 Oct. 2006. 21 July 2008
- ^ Thompson, Stephen. "A Grimly Lilting Ode to Loneliness." NPR Music 29 Feb. 2008. 21 July 2008.
- ^ "The Everybodyfields." Archived 2008-06-09 at the Wayback Machine Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. 21 July 2008.
- ^ Maddox, Rachel (June 5, 2009). "The Everybodyfields Break Up, Announce Solo Projects". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
- ^ Janz, Doug. "Rhythm and Roots 2011 to feature Robert Randolph, Railroad Earth". gotricities.com. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Furbush, James (September 12, 2011). "5 Reasons Why The Everybodyfields Reunion is Great News". Flavorwire. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
Further reading
edit- Ed, Easy (May 29, 2013). "the everybodyfields...hard to let go". No Depression.
- Clayman, Andrew (May 21, 2008). "The Everybodyfields make breaking up sound beautiful". Cleveland Scene.
- Dicks, Brett Leigh (June 26, 2008). "Songs of Heartbreak and Hope from the everybodyfields". Santa Barbara Independent.
- Gonulsen, Jason (October 16, 2008). "The Everybodyfields: Everything Is Okay". Glide. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014.
- Hicks, Chuck (16 November 2005). "The Everybodyfields: Plague of Dreams". PopMatters.
- Lesemann, T. Ballard (September 19, 2007). "VISITING ACT: Everybodyfields". Charleston City Paper.
External links
edit- Official site (archived July 6, 2009)
- the everybodyfields at Myspace
- the everybodyfields Ramseur Records page (archived May 1, 2009)
- the everybodyfields at Daytrotter (archived August 28, 2008)
- Focus On: The Everybodyfields (MP3) (Radio). Kent, Ohio: WKSU. May 24, 2008.
- the everybodyfields at EKS Sound (archived August 3, 2004)