RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES
''TRECE DIABLOS''
NOVEMBER 16 2012
47:51
1. Beautifully Broken/4:26
2. Barflies/4:12
3. 20 Pound Hammer/3:09
4. Hoodoo Voodoo/2:37
5. C'mon Now/3:03
6. Good Ol' Boys/3:46
7. All Over Now/3:15
8. Steel Yard Train/4:15
9. Sweet Dove/3:31
10. Life Gets in the Way/3:20
11. Money Train Blues/3:07
12. Want Fo' Nuthin/4:06
13. Before the Devil Knows/5:45
Breat James/Lead Vocal, Rhythm Guitar
Kev/Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Johnny Gadeikis/Bass
Barret Harvey/Drums, Percussion
REVIEW
By Pete Berwick
The RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES have delivered what could easily be considered one of the best albums of 2012 with the musically-perfect TRECE DIABLOS. From the jangly and Mashall Tucker-like opening track BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN, to the Steve Earlesque, dark and haunting closer BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS, this amazing collection of masterfully-performed songs exemplifies all that is glorious and grand in American music. Shades of THE GEORGIA SATELLITES, JASON AND THE SCORCHERS, and even STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN are evident in the music of these working class heroes from the Joliet, Illinois area, but in the end, THE RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES are very much their own men, delivering heartfelt, ballsy, and gutsy tunes from their battered hearts of gold. Tough, manly, and brawny songs like 20 POUND HAMMER, LIFE GETS IN THE WAY, and MONEY TRAIN BLUES will have you feeling the sweat and smelling the dirt as you pump your fist in the air, and the perfectly crafted shot-to-the-balls LAST OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS will have you reaching for a PBR and cranking the dial to ten faster than you can say “if that ain’t one of the greatest kick-ass anthems ever written then you can kiss my white ass.”
The RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES can twang (ALL OVER NOW) as well as rock (STEEL YARD TRAIN) with the best of them, and what separates the boys from the men, in the end, is an album of this caliber, and a live show that will leave you gasping for breath. This band is major league, is proudly carrying on the torch handed off by the Satellites and the Scorchers, and in my humble opinion, they are just as good and even better.
This is the sort of CD that demands to never leave the car player, and at the same time sets a very high bar for those bands who would proclaim to represent the working, blue-collar fan.
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
The firepower of The Righteous Hillbillies blows out windows, conquers territories, foreign and domestic, and in the aftermath of the destruction, creates a new breed of rock ‘n’ roll fans. Their new album, Trece Diablos, proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that The Righteous Hillbillies are one of the toughest, purest, and rawest purveyors of Southern Rock. Formed in 2007, after an overwhelming response of enthusiasm from rock fans and fellow musicians to an improvisational, guest musical festival performance byBrent James, who serves as the band’s lead singer, the Hillbillies have picked up steam and made heads turn. Popular Chicago radio host, Richard Milne, of WXRT, recently said before playing a dirty, swampy cut (“Hoodoo Voodoo”) from Trece Diablos, “Everytime I listen to these guys I hear, just enough of the Drive by Truckers in what they do, and could I pay a band a higher compliment than that? I can’t, actually!”
The Righteous Hillbillies self-titled debut album, released in 2008, earned them accolades far and wide from DJs and critics. It also set them ablaze on the live circuit, performing for rowdy crowds in a variety of venues. The live promotion culminated in a gig opening for legend Charlie Daniels. David Masciotra, author of Working On a Dream: The Progressive Political Vision of Bruce Springsteen and columnist with PopMatters, wrote of the show, “The Righteous Hillbillies reminded the audience that rock and roll is currently missing a few crucial elements, namely fun and danceability. The night clearly belonged to the Righteous Hillbillies.”
The Righteous Hillbillies received three standing ovations opening for Daniels, and have become a live favorite at festivals, clubs, and bars throughout the Chicagoland area. In an era and a region where it is difficult to find high energy, high powered rock with that most important and most mysterious of ingredients – soul – The Righteous Hillbillies plug the audience into a high voltage dosage every second they stand on stage. The individual members of The Righteous Hillbillies are all talented players with strong musical personalities. They unite to present a unique brand of rock ‘n’ roll that simultaneously satisfies and challenges the audience.
Brent James (vocals & rythyhm guitar), Jeff Bella (bass guitar) and Barret Harvey (drums and percussion), are all talented, unique, and powerful individuals coalesce to create The Righteous Hillbillies. The Righteous Hillbillies are an axe shredding, ace dealing, foot stompin’, Southern rock, high-powered Americana, boogie blues band that plays with talent and passion. They have built a strong, supportive, and loyal following throughout their hometown of Joliet, Illinois and into the Chicago area. The Righteous Hillbillies baptize their work in the blood of Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, ZZ Top, and the Black Crowes while still managing to create an original and independent style. With their dynamic and fiery new album, Trece Diablos, The Righteous Hillbillies are prepared to raise the stakes from entertainment to that old time rock ‘n’ roll religion. If it doesn’t get you dancing, moving, and singing, you might as well sign your “do not resuscitate” order at the nearest opportunity.
WEBSITE
TO THE TOP
''TRECE DIABLOS''
NOVEMBER 16 2012
47:51
1. Beautifully Broken/4:26
2. Barflies/4:12
3. 20 Pound Hammer/3:09
4. Hoodoo Voodoo/2:37
5. C'mon Now/3:03
6. Good Ol' Boys/3:46
7. All Over Now/3:15
8. Steel Yard Train/4:15
9. Sweet Dove/3:31
10. Life Gets in the Way/3:20
11. Money Train Blues/3:07
12. Want Fo' Nuthin/4:06
13. Before the Devil Knows/5:45
Breat James/Lead Vocal, Rhythm Guitar
Kev/Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Johnny Gadeikis/Bass
Barret Harvey/Drums, Percussion
REVIEW
By Pete Berwick
The RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES have delivered what could easily be considered one of the best albums of 2012 with the musically-perfect TRECE DIABLOS. From the jangly and Mashall Tucker-like opening track BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN, to the Steve Earlesque, dark and haunting closer BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS, this amazing collection of masterfully-performed songs exemplifies all that is glorious and grand in American music. Shades of THE GEORGIA SATELLITES, JASON AND THE SCORCHERS, and even STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN are evident in the music of these working class heroes from the Joliet, Illinois area, but in the end, THE RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES are very much their own men, delivering heartfelt, ballsy, and gutsy tunes from their battered hearts of gold. Tough, manly, and brawny songs like 20 POUND HAMMER, LIFE GETS IN THE WAY, and MONEY TRAIN BLUES will have you feeling the sweat and smelling the dirt as you pump your fist in the air, and the perfectly crafted shot-to-the-balls LAST OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS will have you reaching for a PBR and cranking the dial to ten faster than you can say “if that ain’t one of the greatest kick-ass anthems ever written then you can kiss my white ass.”
The RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES can twang (ALL OVER NOW) as well as rock (STEEL YARD TRAIN) with the best of them, and what separates the boys from the men, in the end, is an album of this caliber, and a live show that will leave you gasping for breath. This band is major league, is proudly carrying on the torch handed off by the Satellites and the Scorchers, and in my humble opinion, they are just as good and even better.
This is the sort of CD that demands to never leave the car player, and at the same time sets a very high bar for those bands who would proclaim to represent the working, blue-collar fan.
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
The firepower of The Righteous Hillbillies blows out windows, conquers territories, foreign and domestic, and in the aftermath of the destruction, creates a new breed of rock ‘n’ roll fans. Their new album, Trece Diablos, proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that The Righteous Hillbillies are one of the toughest, purest, and rawest purveyors of Southern Rock. Formed in 2007, after an overwhelming response of enthusiasm from rock fans and fellow musicians to an improvisational, guest musical festival performance byBrent James, who serves as the band’s lead singer, the Hillbillies have picked up steam and made heads turn. Popular Chicago radio host, Richard Milne, of WXRT, recently said before playing a dirty, swampy cut (“Hoodoo Voodoo”) from Trece Diablos, “Everytime I listen to these guys I hear, just enough of the Drive by Truckers in what they do, and could I pay a band a higher compliment than that? I can’t, actually!”
The Righteous Hillbillies self-titled debut album, released in 2008, earned them accolades far and wide from DJs and critics. It also set them ablaze on the live circuit, performing for rowdy crowds in a variety of venues. The live promotion culminated in a gig opening for legend Charlie Daniels. David Masciotra, author of Working On a Dream: The Progressive Political Vision of Bruce Springsteen and columnist with PopMatters, wrote of the show, “The Righteous Hillbillies reminded the audience that rock and roll is currently missing a few crucial elements, namely fun and danceability. The night clearly belonged to the Righteous Hillbillies.”
The Righteous Hillbillies received three standing ovations opening for Daniels, and have become a live favorite at festivals, clubs, and bars throughout the Chicagoland area. In an era and a region where it is difficult to find high energy, high powered rock with that most important and most mysterious of ingredients – soul – The Righteous Hillbillies plug the audience into a high voltage dosage every second they stand on stage. The individual members of The Righteous Hillbillies are all talented players with strong musical personalities. They unite to present a unique brand of rock ‘n’ roll that simultaneously satisfies and challenges the audience.
Brent James (vocals & rythyhm guitar), Jeff Bella (bass guitar) and Barret Harvey (drums and percussion), are all talented, unique, and powerful individuals coalesce to create The Righteous Hillbillies. The Righteous Hillbillies are an axe shredding, ace dealing, foot stompin’, Southern rock, high-powered Americana, boogie blues band that plays with talent and passion. They have built a strong, supportive, and loyal following throughout their hometown of Joliet, Illinois and into the Chicago area. The Righteous Hillbillies baptize their work in the blood of Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, ZZ Top, and the Black Crowes while still managing to create an original and independent style. With their dynamic and fiery new album, Trece Diablos, The Righteous Hillbillies are prepared to raise the stakes from entertainment to that old time rock ‘n’ roll religion. If it doesn’t get you dancing, moving, and singing, you might as well sign your “do not resuscitate” order at the nearest opportunity.
WEBSITE
TO THE TOP
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