SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN's "A Long Dark Road" is a collection of some of the band's slower, heavier and more melodic songs in new arrangements. The band features the vocals of Eric Johns, the guitar work of David T. Chastain and the powerhouse rhythm section of Kevin Kekes and Dave Swart on bass and Mike Haid on drums.
"A Long Dark Road" was David's idea to showcase Eric's vocals. "Eric has an amazing emotive voice on these tracks. Really expressive and impressive! I rearranged a lot of the tracks with new arrangements by streamlining some of the instrumental sections to make them easier for the listener who isn't necessarily into long guitar solos. While there is still plenty of guitar, there is just not as much as the original. Plus these new arrangements are more direct to the point."
Vocalist Eric Johns adds: "it was a cool and unique experience to go back and revisit all these songs from over a wide period of time. It is awesome to hear alternate versions of some of my favorite Southern Gentlemen songs. Our slower songs are always some of my favorites. It's nice that they are getting a new life."
Drummer Mike Haid and bassists Kevin Kekes and Dave Swart, are well known artists on their own, power the foundation that provides the groove that all the songs seem to thrive. Mike has played on Cds with heavyweights like Joe Stump, Michael Harris, Gus G and many others. Kevin has played with Chastain, Vainglory and Damien. Dave played in Simple Aggression and some other bands with Eric. This is a seasoned and well-respected rhythm section, to say the least.
The band hopes their fans enjoy listening to this special collection of tracks that were arranged to showcase one side of this amazing band.
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The new SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Third Time Is The Charm"
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SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Exotic Dancer Blues"
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Streaming:
CD Quality Download available at:
Southern Gentlemen T-shirts and more!
PRESS QUOTES!!
SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Instrumentalized"
SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Valley of Fire"
The new SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Third Time Is The Charm"
SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Double Your Pleasure"
SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Exotic Dancer Blues"
David T. Chastain's Kramer Guitar Ad!