THE BELLEVILLE OUTFIT FACT SHEET
www.bellevilleoutfit.com
“One of Austin’s most exciting new ensembles, the recently transplanted sextet blends jazz, swing and newgrass into a tantalizing romp. Their new, self-released debut, WANDERIN’, features mad ensemble play, the precocious songwriting skills of singer/guitarist Rob Teter and the dazzling talents of fiddler/vocalist Phoebe Hunt.”
— Jim Caligiuri, SXSW showcase pick in The Austin Chronicle
| Residence: |
Austin, Texas |
| Musical Idiom: |
Americana (a mix of swing, jazz, country, gypsy and roots) |
| Debut Album: |
WANDERIN’ (Feb. 5, 2008)
Recorded in Nashville
Engineered by Bil VornDick; assisted by Jason LeFan, Ben Warner
Produced by John Rees, Bil VornDick and The Belleville Outfit
Mastered by Seva at Soundcurrent Mastering, Knoxville |
| Emphasis Tracks: |
“Wanderin’,” “Somebody Like You,” and “Wonder Why” |
| The Players: |
Rob Teter — guitar, lead and harmony vocals
Phoebe Hunt — violin, lead and harmony vocals
Jonathan Konya — drums
Connor Forsyth — piano
Jeff Brown — upright bass
Marshall Hood — lead guitar, harmony vocals |
| Joined by: |
Chris Pandolfi — banjo; Andy Hall — Dobro |
| Of Note: |
* WANDERIN’ holding in Americana chart Top 20
* Release tour taking band to Strawberry, Four Corners & other key festivals — including 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival — and across the country
* During SXSW 2008, band drew Showcase Picks from local critics; part of Walter Hyatt Tribute during Austin Music Awards
* Band premiered at Merlefest 2007, Wilkesboro, N.C.; several members formerly of The DesChamps Band |
| Media Contact: |
Heidi Labensart, McGuckin Entertainment PR, 512.478.0578; heidi@mcguckinpr.com
Jill McGuckin, McGuckin Entertainment PR, 512.217.9404 jill@mcguckinpr.com
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| Radio Contact: |
Al Moss, Al Moss Promotion, 615.297.0258
AlMossPromo@aol.com |
| Booking Agent: |
KT Gardner, The Nancy Fly Agency, 512.288.2023, kt@nflyagency.com |
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