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Good Ground, Chicago Alt/Folk Rock Band Releasing First Full-Length Album South Wind, Northern Songs
Streaming preview and pre-order now available via Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Good Ground South Wind Northern Songs Cover Art
Good Ground South Wind Northern Songs Cover Art
PRLog (Press Release) - Mar. 25, 2013 - CHICAGO -- Email: john@goodgroundmusic.com
Website: www.southwindnorthernsongs.com
Good Ground, Chicago Alt/Folk Rock Band Releasing First Full-Length Album South Wind, Northern Songs on March 28th, 2013
Streaming preview and pre-order now available via Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
Listen Here:
http://goodground.bandcamp.com/album/south-wind-northern-...
For all inquiries, contact:
John wills
Good Ground Music
john@goodgroundmusic.com
630-819-9503
CHICAGO, IL -- Alt/Folk/Progressive rock band to release ten new, original songs featured on a limited edition CD. Seven track digital release also available.
Digital Release Date: March 28th, 2013 - Bandcamp (www.southwindnorthernsongs.com). iTunes, Amazon, Spotify to follow.
Physical CDs ship April, 2013 and can be ordered via Bandcamp (www.southwindnorthernsongs.com)
About “South Wind, Northern Songs”
"South Wind, Northern Songs" is the new album by Good Ground co-written by John Wills, Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas. The writing and guitar-driven musical performances showcase vocal tradeoffs by John and Carla Wills, dynamic blends of layered acoustic and electric guitars, tempos that range from driving upbeat to melancholy and slow. Much of it was dreamed up in the Northwoods of Wisconsin during the band’s yearly musical escape. The album was recorded at the historic Quonset Hut recording studio in Nashville, TN and mastered at The Boiler Room in Chicago, IL.
About Good Ground:
Good Ground was formed in 2012 by husband and wife duo John & Carla Wills, and longtime friend Zach Thomas. John and Zach have been writing and performing music together throughout Chicago for over a decade. John studied at Berklee College of Music, while Zach studies at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Good Ground has roots in the Chicago suburbs and Nashville, TN.
Label: Indie/Unsigned
Manager: John Wills, john@goodgroundmusic.com
Good Ground’s “South Wind, Northern Songs” was written and performed by husband and wife duo John and Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas. “South Wind, Northern Songs” copyright Good Ground Music, 2013.
Musical performances by John Wills, Carla Wills, Zach Thomas. Featuring: Griffin Criste, Chris Yonke.
Often times fans of Good Ground are also fans of: Radiohead, Neil Young, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, John Mayer.
Official Band Website:
www.goodgroundmusic.com
South Wind, Northern Songs LP available via Bandcamp:
www.southwindnorthernsongs.com
Songs from “South Wind, Northern Songs” streamable on Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/goodground
Good Ground Music on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/goodgroundband
Reverb Nation Press Kit:
http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/goodground
Promotional CD available upon request to john@goodgroundmusic.com.
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Good Ground, Chicago Alt/Folk Rock Band Releasing First Full-Length Album South Wind, Northern Songs
Streaming preview and pre-order now available via Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Good Ground South Wind Northern Songs Cover Art
Good Ground South Wind Northern Songs Cover Art
PRLog (Press Release) - Mar. 25, 2013 - CHICAGO -- Email: john@goodgroundmusic.com
Website: www.southwindnorthernsongs.com
Good Ground, Chicago Alt/Folk Rock Band Releasing First Full-Length Album South Wind, Northern Songs on March 28th, 2013
Streaming preview and pre-order now available via Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
Listen Here:
http://goodground.bandcamp.com/album/south-wind-northern-...
For all inquiries, contact:
John wills
Good Ground Music
john@goodgroundmusic.com
630-819-9503
CHICAGO, IL -- Alt/Folk/Progressive rock band to release ten new, original songs featured on a limited edition CD. Seven track digital release also available.
Digital Release Date: March 28th, 2013 - Bandcamp (www.southwindnorthernsongs.com). iTunes, Amazon, Spotify to follow.
Physical CDs ship April, 2013 and can be ordered via Bandcamp (www.southwindnorthernsongs.com)
About “South Wind, Northern Songs”
"South Wind, Northern Songs" is the new album by Good Ground co-written by John Wills, Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas. The writing and guitar-driven musical performances showcase vocal tradeoffs by John and Carla Wills, dynamic blends of layered acoustic and electric guitars, tempos that range from driving upbeat to melancholy and slow. Much of it was dreamed up in the Northwoods of Wisconsin during the band’s yearly musical escape. The album was recorded at the historic Quonset Hut recording studio in Nashville, TN and mastered at The Boiler Room in Chicago, IL.
About Good Ground:
Good Ground was formed in 2012 by husband and wife duo John & Carla Wills, and longtime friend Zach Thomas. John and Zach have been writing and performing music together throughout Chicago for over a decade. John studied at Berklee College of Music, while Zach studies at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Good Ground has roots in the Chicago suburbs and Nashville, TN.
Label: Indie/Unsigned
Manager: John Wills, john@goodgroundmusic.com
Good Ground’s “South Wind, Northern Songs” was written and performed by husband and wife duo John and Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas. “South Wind, Northern Songs” copyright Good Ground Music, 2013.
Musical performances by John Wills, Carla Wills, Zach Thomas. Featuring: Griffin Criste, Chris Yonke.
Often times fans of Good Ground are also fans of: Radiohead, Neil Young, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, John Mayer.
Official Band Website:
www.goodgroundmusic.com
South Wind, Northern Songs LP available via Bandcamp:
www.southwindnorthernsongs.com
Songs from “South Wind, Northern Songs” streamable on Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/goodground
Good Ground Music on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/goodgroundband
Reverb Nation Press Kit:
http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/goodground
Promotional CD available upon request to john@goodgroundmusic.com.
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Good Ground is ranked in the TOP TEN Alternative bands on the global site indiecharts.com. The ranking is based on a panel score by music industry professionals. - Good Ground
The local trio Good Ground has been over a decade in the making, finally releasing their album South Wind, Northern Songs last week. It's a collection of old and new material, some written in their Naperville stomping grounds, others dreamed up in the northern woods of Wisconsin.
The group consists of guitarist/singer John Wills, his wife Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas on drums. Back and forth between Nashville and Chicago while making the album, the group has ties to both cities. But you can catch them at Elbo Room on the 27th—tomorrow night—for a taste of the new release.
According to John, his wife Carla was the inspiration for the album, proving that not all marriages result in a storage unit full of music gear. Here’s a preview of the album’s more notable numbers:
‘Legend’ This could have been a Rilo Kiley b-side. Carla’s voice channels the sweet, sultry style that Jenny Lewis perfected. John’s shimmering guitar tone gives the song room to breathe with washes of electric color.
‘By My Side’ Harnessing some duo power, this track offers the comforting harmony of husband and wife, hinting at the calm country-folk style that My Morning Jacket has been championing recently. Their voices also mirror the humble vocal simplicity heard from groups like the Moldy Peaches.
‘Harmonizer’ The blues rock flavor of the album is brought out most strongly in this track, driven by John’s gritty pentatonic riffs and a satisfying triplet feel in the rhythm section. Carly’s voice takes the stage as a slightly different persona than her sweeter appearances on the album, this one reminding of a stronger, older female presence like Bonnie Raitt.
John Wills and Zach Thomas (drummer) were Naperville kids playing together for years. When John and Carla married in 2008, her musical sensibilities started rubbing off, exposing the group to a songwriters approach that focused more on lyrics and melodies than guitar riffs.
Carla’s background included a jazz-trained pianist for a father and listening preferences like Ray LaMontagne, Peter Gabriel, Sufjan Stevens, and other versatile songwriters. That blending with John and Zach’s older days of Black Keys-style jamming led to the succinct crossover sound of South Wind, Northern Songs.
The combination is one that John says “allows for delicate melodies but still leaves room for more unconventional time feels, guitar solos, and acoustic/electric layering.” It is the work of people who have clearly been honing their composition skills—a very palatable sound, easy to relate to without being trite.
The brand new album can be downloaded here, and their show at Elbo Room is Saturday, April 27th at 8:30pm. - Chicago Magazine
The local trio Good Ground has been over a decade in the making, finally releasing their album South Wind, Northern Songs last week. It's a collection of old and new material, some written in their Naperville stomping grounds, others dreamed up in the northern woods of Wisconsin.
The group consists of guitarist/singer John Wills, his wife Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas on drums. Back and forth between Nashville and Chicago while making the album, the group has ties to both cities. But you can catch them at Elbo Room on the 27th—tomorrow night—for a taste of the new release.
According to John, his wife Carla was the inspiration for the album, proving that not all marriages result in a storage unit full of music gear. Here’s a preview of the album’s more notable numbers:
‘Legend’ This could have been a Rilo Kiley b-side. Carla’s voice channels the sweet, sultry style that Jenny Lewis perfected. John’s shimmering guitar tone gives the song room to breathe with washes of electric color.
‘By My Side’ Harnessing some duo power, this track offers the comforting harmony of husband and wife, hinting at the calm country-folk style that My Morning Jacket has been championing recently. Their voices also mirror the humble vocal simplicity heard from groups like the Moldy Peaches.
‘Harmonizer’ The blues rock flavor of the album is brought out most strongly in this track, driven by John’s gritty pentatonic riffs and a satisfying triplet feel in the rhythm section. Carly’s voice takes the stage as a slightly different persona than her sweeter appearances on the album, this one reminding of a stronger, older female presence like Bonnie Raitt.
John Wills and Zach Thomas (drummer) were Naperville kids playing together for years. When John and Carla married in 2008, her musical sensibilities started rubbing off, exposing the group to a songwriters approach that focused more on lyrics and melodies than guitar riffs.
Carla’s background included a jazz-trained pianist for a father and listening preferences like Ray LaMontagne, Peter Gabriel, Sufjan Stevens, and other versatile songwriters. That blending with John and Zach’s older days of Black Keys-style jamming led to the succinct crossover sound of South Wind, Northern Songs.
The combination is one that John says “allows for delicate melodies but still leaves room for more unconventional time feels, guitar solos, and acoustic/electric layering.” It is the work of people who have clearly been honing their composition skills—a very palatable sound, easy to relate to without being trite.
The brand new album can be downloaded here, and their show at Elbo Room is Saturday, April 27th at 8:30pm. - Chicago Magazine
Discography
South Wind, Northern Songs - April, 2013
Good Ground EP - June, 2012
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Good Ground formed in 2012, featuring original songs co-written by John & Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas. Carla brings a folk influence to John and Zach's guitar driven sound, which has developed over 10 years of writing and performing together. Live shows vary between full band and acoustic trio. Good Ground has roots in the Chicago suburbs, and is currently working on their second studio album.
RECENT ACCOLADES:
-Radio: 90.7 KALX UC Berkely "Next Big Thing" featured artist
-Radio: 93.1 WXRT "Local Anesthetic" featured artist
-Featured write-up in Chicago Magazine, (Apr '13) See Press.
-Industry-panel ranked TOP 10 in Alternative on indiecharts.com (Apr' 13)
-Featured band, MusicDish LLC (Mar '13)
About the new album, South Wind Northern Songs
"South Wind Northern Songs" is the new album by Good Ground co-written by John Wills, Carla Wills, and Zach Thomas. The writing and guitar-driven musical performances showcase vocal tradeoffs by John and Carla Wills, dynamic blends of layered acoustic and electric guitars, tempos that range from driving upbeat to melancholy and slow. Much of it was dreamed up in the Northwoods of Wisconsin during the bands yearly musical escape. The album was recorded at the historic Quonset Hut recording studio in Nashville, TN and mastered at The Boiler Room in Chicago, IL.
Good Ground released their first full-length album, "South Wind, Northern Songs," in March, 2013. It's available at www.SouthWindNorthernSongs.com.
Manager: John Wills, john@goodgroundmusic.com
Often times fans of Good Ground are also fans of: Radiohead, Neil Young, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Bonnie Raitt, and John Mayer.
Official Band Website:
www.goodgroundmusic.com
South Wind, Northern Songs LP available via Bandcamp:
http://goodground.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/goodground
www.facebook.com/goodgroundband
Photo Credit:
Deonna Caruso Photography
Promotional CD available upon request to john@goodgroundmusic.com
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