New Releases From Rebel, May 5

MAY 5TH RELEASES ON REBEL RECORDS
One Track From Each Album Hitting Radio This Week on Prime Cuts of Bluegrass

Two Dimes and A Nickel by David Davis & The Warrior River Boys

This spring marks the latest release from bluegrass veterans David Davis & The Warrior River Boys. The album, titled Two Dimes and a Nickel, hits streets May 5th on Rebel Records. It is the band's third for the label and presents another dynamic collection of fresh, hard-driving bluegrass tunes from the Alabama front man and his talented backing group.

As many fans of the genre know, bluegrass runs deep in David Davis's veins. His father played in several regional bands, and his Uncle Cleo was Bill Monroe's first sideman after splitting with brother Charlie. Given this lineage, the record delivers just what we'd expect: solid, no-frills-attached bluegrass music. But don't confuse these ties to tradition for a lack of originality. Two Dimes and a Nickel packs in several cutting-edge, never-recorded-before compositions, including the title - and perhaps standout - track written by Alan Johnston. Lead singing duties on eleven of the album's twelve songs are handled by Davis, whose expressive singing style and crystal clear mandolin leads shine throughout.

The Warrior River Boys have a busy nationwide tour schedule ahead of them this summer. For tour dates and more information please visit http://www.daviddavisandwrb.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/daviddavisandwrb.

Way Up on a Mountain by Spring Creek

Since forming five years ago, Spring Creek has emerged as the hottest young band among the newest generation of pickers in the Rocky Mountain bluegrass scene. In 2007, the Lyons, Colorado-based foursome rocketed onto the national stage when they became the only group to ever capture the band competitions at the Telluride and RockyGrass Festivals in the same year. This fall Spring Creek signed with Rebel Records and will be unveiling their label debut Way Up on a Mountain on May 5th.

Way Up on a Mountain projects a sound that derives its inspiration from the soul of the Rocky Mountains but maintains its footing in the Appalachian hills and Piedmont of the bluegrass heartland. Drawing from the same creative wellspring that produced greats such as Hot Rize, Leftover Salmon, and Yonder Mountain String Band, the album bursts with a freshness that is certain to ensure Spring Creek a spot among Colorado's bluegrass innovators. Equally, Way Up on a Mountain demonstrates the band's keen mastery of traditional bluegrass and their deep respect for its Appalachian origins. The resulting product is a sound that is both traditional and original, daring yet indebted to the forefathers of bluegrass. Way Up on a Mountain is certain to win the hearts of listeners in the bluegrass heartland as well those of the genre's ever-broadening fan-base worldwide.

Most of the tracks are originals, but the album also features material by Ricky Nelson and BIll Monroe - the homage to Monroe highlighting Spring Creek's respect for the legends of bluegrass. IBMA award-winning fiddler Michael Cleveland contributes his masterful work on several tracks

In support of Way Up on a Mountain, Spring Creek will spend 2009 performing at festivals and venues nationwide, including stops at the prestigious Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC and Old Settlers Festival in Austin, TX. For a full schedule and more information on the band, please visit http://www.springcreekbluegrassband.com/ or www.myspace.com/springcreek.

Do to production scedule, these singles will be introduced on Traditional Ties April 5.