The Deadfields debut CD - steel flavoring by Corey Chapman

[Corey Chapman]

Folks,

I had the pleasure of recording steel, dobro and banjo on The Deadfields debut release – Dance In The Sun. I also engineered the final mixes, which was a great learning experience. The music is what most would call americana – influenced by country, rock, folk, and bluegrass. I play steel on 4 of the tunes, steel plus banjo on 1, banjo on 3, and dobro on 3. It is not straight ahead country, but I think many of you will enjoy it.

I am excited about this release because I think it is a great example of the creative music coming out with independent releases. Plus, this is a great group of guys.

Clips are available here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12174762
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12174748
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12174755



Ordering info is available in the FS section:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=220793

Regards,
Corey

[Mark van Allen]

Hey, Corey, I know what a good time you have working with those characters- as you know I've known Jeff and Geoff for ever. I'm not sure you could fine two nicer, more talented bandmates. Very best wishes to you and the band with the project!

[Corey Chapman]

Thanks,Mark.

BTW - I've been meaning to come out and hear you with the Internationals. You've been "around the corner" from me several times (in Cumming) but I keep having conflicts. One day soon . . .

[Mark van Allen]

Hey, Buddy, Internationals are playing an Americana showcase this Saturday at Encyclomedia 1526 dekalb ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 Are set starts at 8...
Love to see you.
And a bump for your CD!

[Corey Chapman]

A bump for some review action.

A reviewer noticed the pedal steel. That's a good thing I suppose

http://weeklyseven.com/ae/2012/03/08/cd-reviews

From the ashes of Atlanta pop-country outfit South 70 rises singer/guitarist Geoff Reid’s harder-edged project, The Deadfields. Despite the tough band name, dark album art and gritty titles (“Blood on My Guitar Strings,” “Liquor Ain’t So Hard”), Reid’s knack for big, fat hooks remains irrepressible. Every tune on this self-released debut is a surefire radio hit waiting to be poached by Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, et al. From the harmonica-slingin’, banjo-pickin’ blast of “Dandelions” to the pedal steel-streaked barroom blitz of “Till the Next Time,” The Deadfields plow a fertile swath of songwriting. By the last two tracks, though, Reid nearly treats his massive talent as a joke with intentionally saccharine, yet still fun, duet (with Tiffany Leigh Blalock) “We Stick Together” and rockabilly-blues burner “Gasoline.” Reid, who women tell me is a million times cuter than Ryan Adams, doesn’t need luck to sell millions of albums at a time when albums are flagrantly thieved; he just needs a major-label deal to storm the charts. Order via iTunes or TheDeadfields.com.