Classic Americana Rock Band Karson City Rebels To Release Debut Album “Drivin” on 10th October
CLASSIC AMERICANA ROCK BAND
KARSON CITY REBELS
TO RELEASE DEBUT CD
DRIVIN’
Featuring 6 Original Recordings
Stoked With A Retro Blend Of Americana-Rock, Blues And Bakersfield Sound
Album Due October 4, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Indie classic Americana Rock band, Karson City Rebels (KCR) will introduce its debut CD, DRIVIN,’ featuring original tunes stoked with a retro blend of Americana-rock, blues and Bakersfield sound. The newly formed six-member triple-threat group, Karson City Rebels, worked alongside Grammy-winning producer Gerhard Joost (Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliot, Sangeeta), recording the tracks at Studio Hill Austin and Sal Rodriguez’s Studio in LA. Showcasing performances by KCR band members [multi-instrumentalist Jon Adams, guitarists Kyle Appleton and Chris Brooks, Brian Burwell (on drums), and Jon Greathouse (on keyboards and vocals)], the six-song album (DRIVIN’) will be available Friday, October 4, 2024 via all major digital retail and streaming outlets (Amazon/iTunes/Pandora/Spotify/Tidal).
Aptly titled, DRIVIN’ encompasses songs that travel a road map of various life experiences, from
free-fallin’ love, the aftermath of a break-up, time-lapse reflections and a reason to celebrate.
Carrying the torch for legendary tunesmiths and trendsetters, the album boasts intricate melodies assembled with live improvised in-studio instrumentation akin to ZZ Top, Traveling Wilburys,
Fabulous Thunderbirds and Bob Segar. With song titles like “Let’s Party” (written alongside
Michael Keene of The Faceless), “Time Done Gone,” “Big City Full Of Love” and the title track, DRIVIN’ spotlights edgy, one-of-a-kind soundscapes that appeal to music lovers with a taste for classic Americana rock instrumentation.
"DRIVIN' is a collection of six songs that tell stories–ranging from a hot love affair to lost love, to guitar heroes and wild party times," said songwriter, co-producer and KCR band leader Gil Karson. "The sound of the band and the music we are making, fusing hard rock, country and blues, is my dream come true."
KCR made early introductions to the project with the release of the feverish young love song “Runaway Train” (April 2024), the sophomore single--a signature party anthem--“Let’s Party” (June 2024), followed by the boogie blues rock tune and time-lapse summation of a musician's life, “Time Done Gone,” (released on August 23).
DRIVIN’
TRACK LISTING
All songs produced by Gil Karson and Gerhard Joost
Enchanted Land Records
1. Big City Full of Love
(Gil Karson)
2. Let's Party
(Gil Karson and Michael Keene)
3. Telecaster King of Bakersfield
(Gil Karson)
4. Drivin'
(Gil Karson)
5. Time Done Gone
(Gil Karson)
6. Runaway Train
(Gil Karson)
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Gil Karson/Lead Vocals, Guitar & Bass) (shared stages with The Who, Steppenwolf, Jefferson Airplane, The Rascals, the Byrds and more)
Guy Allison/Keys (Doobie Brothers, Moody Blues, Air Supply)
Kyle Appleton/Guitar (accompanied Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam and Josh Turner among others)
Brian Burwell/Drums (KISS, Rage Against The Machine, STYX, ZZ Top, Duran Duran)
Sal Rodriguez/Harmonies (WAR)
Mixed by multi-platinum, Grammy-award-winning producer/mixer/engineer, Gerhard Joost
Mastering by Eric Conn (Garth Brooks, Neil Young, Janis Ian, John Prine, Skid Row, Ted Nugent,
Sheryl Crow, JJ Cale and many more)
ABOUT
Karson City Rebels (KCR) delivers a stoked retro blend of Americana-rock, blues, and Bakersfield sound to the music scene. Led by Gil Karson (lead singer), Karson formed the group following a sabbatical to focus on raising his family and embarking on a successful career in film direction and production. The formal formation of KCR was his “answer to the call” to return to his first love–music and live performance.
Made up of multi-instrumentalist Jon Adams, guitarists Kyle Appleton and Chris Brooks, Brian Burwell (on drums), and Jon Greathouse (on keyboards and vocals), the newly organized six-member triple threat group has worked alongside Grammy-winning producer Gerhard Joost (Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliot, Sangeeta) at Studio Hill Austin and recorded at Sal Rodriguez’s Studio in LA.
CONNECT
https://www.karsoncityrebels.com
