Bill and The Belles Announce Debut Album DreamSongs, Etc.
American Songwriter Premieres First Single, “Wedding Bell Chimes”
Today, Bill and The Belles announce their first full-length studio album, DreamSongs, Etc. From the foothills of Blue Ridge in Johnson City, Tennessee, Bill and The Belles captivate fans with rich vocal harmonies and simple catchy melodies, built on a strong foundation of love for early American music. The forthcoming album, recorded in just two days inside a beautiful old farmhouse in the rolling hills of Southeast Virginia, is set for release on August 24, 2018 on Jalopy Records. Along with the official album announcement, the video for the album’s first single, “Wedding Bell Chimes” premiered exclusively on American Songwriter today. Bill and The Belles are currently touring the East Coast and will appear at RockyGrass, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and IBMA (full dates below). DreamSongs, Etc. is available for pre-order today.
Read complete press release here: "Bill and the Belles Announce DreamSongs, Etc."
Media Contact:
Sarah Bennett
sarahbennett@thepresshouse.com
(706) 892-7367
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO, "WEDDING BELL CHIMES"
*PRE-ORDER "DREAMSONGS, ETC." TODAY!*
On release day (August 24th), we'll put your CD in the mail and give you an instant digital download of the entire album! Shop here: https://billandthebelles.com/shop
Tour Dates:
July 1 – Abingdon, VA – Bonefire Smokehouse
July 2 – Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle with CW Stoneking
July 4 – Bristol, TN – Border Bash
July 6 -- Memphis, TN
July 7 – Mountain View, AR – Ozark Folk Center
July 12 – Bristol, TN – Birthplace of Country Music
July 13 – Johnson City, TN – Founders After Five
July 21 – Fountain, NC – R.A. Fountain
July 28 – Lyons, CO – Rockygrass
Aug 4 – Parsons, WV – Pickin' In Parsons
Aug 5 – Abingdon, VA – Bonefire Smokehouse
Aug 9 - Bristol, VA - Birthplace of Country Music
Aug 10 – St. Paul, VA – Milton's
Aug 11 – Baltimore, MD – Ken’s Backyard Concert
Aug 12 – Johnson City, TN – Music in the Park
Aug 14 – Nashville, TN – 5 Spot
Aug 15 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Shines
Aug 16 – Jonesborough, TN – Blackthorn Club
Aug 17 – Johnson City, TN – Down Home (LOCAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW)
Aug 18 -- Fairfax, VA
Aug 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Jalopy Theater (OFFICIAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW)
Aug 25 – Olivebridge, NY – The Hoot
Aug 26 -- Rhinebeck, NY -- HVBA Concert
Aug 30 -- Stockbridge, MA -- Naumkeag at Night
Sept 1 – Woodstown, NJ – Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Sept 7 – North Hillsdale, NY – The Old Tone Roots Music Festival
Sept 9 – New Haven, CT – Second Sunday Concert Series
Sept 13 – Bristol, TN – Birthplace of Country Music
Sept 14 -- Hilham, TN
Sept 16 – Jonesborough, TN – Brews and Tunes
Sept 21 – Bristol, VA – Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion
Sept 25 – Raleigh, NC – IBMA
Sept 29 – Kansas City, MO – Dust Bowl Jamboree
Oct 5 – St. Paul, VA – Milton's
Oct 6 – Johnson City, TN – Studio One (WETS)
Oct 6 -- Clintwood, VA -- Ralph Stanley Museum
Thank you so much for supporting live music! We believe in the power of music to do good and we know you do too. Hope to see you soon!
Cheers,
Bill and the Belles