Arlington Priest

Genre: Americana
Secondary Genre: Folk Atlanta, Georgia USA Contact

Arlington Priest stand with their roots planted firmly in contemporary folk, while swaggering through a glorious mixture of acoustic rock, alt-country, and pop to land squarely in the fields of Americana.

Artist Information

Biography

When Rhett and Jill McAllister started writing songs together about three years ago, they introduced their audience to a timeless, soulful sound....riding the thin line that divides the mainstream from the eclectic. Using their harmonies, evocative lyrics, and a bare-bones sincere presentation, Arlington Priest stand with their roots planted firmly in contemporary folk, while swaggering through a glorious mixture of acoustic rock, alt-country, and pop to land squarely in the fields of Americana.

With music that is bittersweet, heartbreaking and ever evolving, Jill's voice evokes ghosts of 60's female singer songwriters - strong yet vulnerable - capable of belting it out or quietly crooning to a whisper, without losing its emotive force. Rhett's guitar and vocals are resonating and grounding, bringing to mind the warmth of a blanket wrapping around you on a cold stormy night. Onstage, in between bouts of beautifully constructed songwriting, their playful relationship shines through. Rhett's dark, quiet sarcasm is the perfect match to Jill's silly and crass sense of humor. It's like seeing Basil Fawlty and Bette Midler's Bath House Betty affectionately duking it out in front of you.

Having established themselves as a talented powerhouse in Atlanta and all over the Southeast, Arlington Priest released their first studio album, The Memory of Your Company in September of 2006. After three years of touring and recording, trying to put down ideas onto tape with various producers, Rhett and Jill finally found the musical solace and cooperation they had been looking for in Will Robertson, the group's session/live bass player. With a good dose of helpful arranging from Robertson, Arlington Priest is establishing their identity in the territory of Americana. Rich with imaginative tales, longing and heartbreak, it's sure to capture your imagination, as it has theirs.

RADIO STATIONS:
Barrow, AK, KBRW , 680 AM; 91.9 FM
Valdez, AK, KCHU, 770 AM
Galena, AK, KIYU, 910 AM
Anchorage, AK, KNBA , 90.3 FM
Talkeetna, AK, KTNA , 88.5 FM
Fairbanks, AK, KUAC, 89.9 FM
Glennallen, AK, KXGA-FM , 90.5 FM
Nome Public Radio / McCarthy, AK, KXKM , 89.7 FM
Bethel , AK, KYUK , 640 AM
Auburn, AL, WQNR, 99.9 FM
Tucson, AZ, KXCI, 91.3 FM
CSU Stanislaus Turlock, CA, KCSS, 91.9 FM
Rohnert Park, CA, KRCB, 91.1 FM
Santa Cruz, CA, KUSP, 88.9 FM
Nevada City, CA, KVMR, 89.5 FM
Santa Cruz, CA, KZSC, 88.1 FM
Carbondale, CO, KDNK, 90.5 FM
Fort Collins, CO, KRFC, 88.9 FM
Uncompahgre Valley; Surface Creek; San Miguel Valley, CO, KVMT , 89.1 FM
Paonia, CO, KVNF, 90.9 FM
University of Hartford West Hartford, CT, WHUH, 91.3 FM
Port Charlotte , FL, WBCG , 98.9 FM
Atlanta, GA, WRFG, 89.3 FM
Carbondale, IL, WDBX, 91.1 FM
Champaign, IL, WEFT, 90.1 FM
Louisville, KY, WFPK, 91.9 FM
Whitley City, KY, WHAY, 98.3 FM
Worcester , MA, WICN, 90.5 FM
U-MASS Amherst, MA , WMUA , 91.1 FM
Salisbury University Salisbury, MD, WSCL, 89.5 FM
Salisbury University Ocean City, MD, WSDL, 90.7 FM
East Orland; Bangor, ME, WERU, 89.9 FM; 102.9 FM
Bates College Lewiston, ME, WRBC, 91.5 FM
Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, MI , WHFR / HFCC, 89.3 FM
Grand Rapids; Brainerd; Bemidji, MN, KAXE, 91.7 FM; 89.5 FM; 105.3 FM
St Paul , MN, KCMP - Minnesota Public Radio, 89.3 FM
Rochester, MN, KMSE, 88.7 FM
University of Southern MS Hattiesburg, MS, WUSM, 88.5 FM
New Bern, NC, Public Radio East, 90.3 FM
Atlantic Beach, NC, WBJD, 91.5 FM
Kinston / Goldsboro, NC, WKNS, 90.3 FM
Gaston College Dallas, NC, WSGE, 91.7 FM
Wanchese, NC, WVOD, 99.1 FM
New Bern , NC, WZNB, 88.5 FM
Syracuse University Syracuse , NY, WAER , 88.1 FM
Fordham University Bronx, NY, WFUV, 90.7 FM
University of Rochester Rochester, NY, WRUR , 88.5 FM
Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY, WVKR, 91.3 FM
Cincinnati, OH, Clear Channel, WTCR
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH, WBGU, 88.1 FM
New Philadelphia , OH, WKRJ, 91.5 FM
Wooster, OH, WKRW, 89.3 FM
Kent State University Kent, OH, WKSU, 89.7 FM
Thompson, OH, WKSV, 89.1 FM
Norwalk, OH, WNRK, 90.7 FM
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH, WRUW, 91.1 FM
Portland; Columbia Gorge; and the Willamette Valley, OR, KBOO, 90.7 FM; 92.7 FM; 100.7 FM
Eugene, OR, KRVM, 91.9 FM
Penn State University Lemont; Dubois; Huntingdon; Treasure Lake; Bradford; Clearfield; and Altoona, PA, WPSU, 91.5 FM; 90.1 FM; 91.5 FM; 92.1 FM;92.3 FM; 95.1 FM; 100.9 FM; 104.7 FM;106.7 FM
McElhattan, PA, WQBR, 99.9 FM
Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA, WSYC, 88.7 FM
Pittsburgh, PA, WYEP, 91.3 FM
Eastern Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN, WETS, 89.5 FM
Knoxville, TN, WIVK, 107.7 FM
College Station, TX, KEOS, 89.1 FM
Moab, UT, KZMU, 90.1 FM / 106.7 FM
Hot Springs, VA, WCHG, 107.1 FM
Heathsville, VA, WCNV, 89.1 FM
Richmond, VA, WCVE, 88.9 FM
Chester, VA, WRIR, 97.3 FM
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA, WTJU, 91.1 FM
Monterey , VA, WVLS, 89.7 FM
Virginia Beach, VA, WYOU, 100.9 FM
Bellevue, WA, KBCS, 91.3 FM
Madison, WI, WORT, 89.9 FM
Huntington; Ashland, KY; Ironton; OH, WV, WTCR, 1420 AM
Dunmore, WV, WVMR , 89.7 FM


INTERNET RADIO:
FolkAlley.com
Talkeetna, AK, Whole Wheat Radio
San Rafael, CA, Radioio-Country
Brooklyn, NY, Radio Crystal Blue
Brooklyn, NY, Harris Radio
Columbus , OH, Online Folk Festival
San Antonio, TX, AmericanaRoots.com
Pandora.com .. www.pandora.com
Hound Dog Radio http://www.hounddogradio.net
Golden Flash (Westerlo, Belgium) .. www.goldenflash.be


PODCASTS:
The Miller Tells her Tale (UK)..
An 80 minute, weekly podcast available via itunes (search for Karen Miller, or Americana - The Miller Tells Her Tale) or via www.themillertellshertale.co.uk.
TapRoot Radio - taprootradio.com/2006/10/music-spotlight-arlington-priest-open.html
Deke Radio - live365.com/stations/dekeradio



VENUES PLAYED:
Eddie's Attic (Decatur, GA)
Smith's Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA)
The Red Light Cafe (Atlanta, GA)
The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville, TN)
The Five Spot (Nashville, TN)
New City Cafe (Knoxville, TN)
The Evening Muse (Charlotte, NC)
The Cave (Chapel Hill, NC)
Sawbriar Acoustic Room (Pilot Mtn, NC)
Soul Infusion (Sylva, NC)
The Purple Onion (Saluda, NC)
Jammin' Java (Columbia, SC)
Jammin' Java (Vienna, Virginia)
Moonlight Music Cafe (Birmingham, AL)
The Sentient Bean (Savannah, GA)
Charles and Myrtles Coffeehouse (Chattanooga, TN)
CBGB's 313 Gallery (New York City, NY)

Instrumentation

Rhett - vocal / acoustic guitar
Jill - vocal
Will Robertson - Upright and Electric Bass
Matthew Smith - Electric Guitar
Park Ellis - drums
Various and sundry other guests from time to time.....

Discography

"The Memory of Your Company" released September 9, 2006

"A Little Rendezvous" (Live Album) Released June 2005

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Press

  • Brilliant debut from Georgian husband-wife harmonisers [+ Show ]

    The first thing to say about ‘The Memory of Your Company’ is that it is a cracking debut. The husban...

  • Creative Loafing Atlanta Review for "The Memory of Your Company" [+ Show ]

    After three years of persistent performing and several unsuccessful tries, Decatur acoustic scene re...

  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Access Atlanta review for "The Memory of Your Company" [+ Show ]

    THE MARRYING KIND: The Atlanta husband-and-wife team celebrates the release of a sparkling new CD ca...

  • The Sunday Paper (Atlanta) Review for "The Memory of Your Company" [+ Show ]

    Rhett and Jill McAllister of husband-and-wife Atlanta folk duo (now folk band) Arlington Priest call...

  • Stomp and Stammer review for "The Memory of Your Company" [+ Show ]

    Husband-and-wife team Rhett and Jill McAllister have been performing their brand of tender, singer/s...

  • Tap Roots Radio (WCOM Carrboro, NC) Review for "The Memory of Your Company" [+ Show ]

    With their 2006 release, "The Memory of Your Company," husband and wife duo Rhett and Jill McAlliste...

  • Arlington Priest Rides That Americana River Back Down South [+ Show ]

    Jill McAllister knew that her musical calling wasn't toward Broadway when she would go to show audit...

  • Quick Quotes [+ Show ]

    “They seem to be at ease with their inner cores and their ability to craft songs of haunting beauty....

  • Radio / TV / Podcasts [+ Show ]

    Good Day Atlanta - Fox TV Atlanta, GA RADIO STATIONS Barrow, AK, KBRW , 680 AM; 91.9 FM Valdez,...

  • Festivals / Conferences / Concert Series [+ Show ]

    Dogwood Festival (Atlanta, GA 2006) Atlantis Music Conference (Atlanta, GA 2003 - 2006) Midwest Mu...

Setlist

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