Johnny Appleseed was founded in 2012 by a group of young musicians in Nashville, TN who just wanted to play good music the way it is supposed to be played. Johnny Appleseed aims to capture the sounds and styles of Bob Willsʼ western swing, Ray Priceʼs country shuffles, Elvisʼ early hard hitting rockabilly, and Count Basieʼs big band swing, mix it all up and deliver it with a contemporary flair to a new
audience.
Lead singer and songwriter Andrew Huntʼs crooning vocals hearken back to country stars of eras past, with lyrics and song craft that cut with the edge of modernity. Guitarist Mark Sloan, fiddle player Casey Driscoll and Brett Resnick on the pedal steel each represent the
best of their respective instrument the burgeoning young Nashville music scene has to offer. Put them all on one stage and you have something great; harmonized lead lines, ripping solos and fantastic arrangements abound with this “hillbilly orchestra.”
Johnny Appleseed will release their first EP January 28, 2014. It features three original songs recorded to vintage 1-inch tape at Americana music luminary Tony Joe Whiteʼs private studio. The three songs showcase the bandʼs varied influences and allude to great things to come.
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released January 28, 2014
Johnny Appleseed is:
Casey Driscoll on the fiddle
Jon Estes on the bass
Andrew Hunt on vocals and guitars
Brett Resnick on the pedal steel
Mark Sloan on guitars and vocals
Andrew Squire on the drums
All songs written by Andrew Hunt (Middle Western Son Publishing (ASCAP))
All songs arranged and recorded by Johnny Appleseed at Swamp Studios in Nashville, TN
Engineered, mixed, and produced by Ryan McFadden
Mastered by Brad Sarno at Blue Jade Mastering in St. Louis, MO
Album design by Jon Simons
Photography by Sean Funcik
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