Rugby Road releases Rugby Road III 12/13
Philadelphia-based Rugby Road surprisingly returns to the scene with the release of their first EP of new original music in 15 years titled “RUGBY ROAD III” on a|i|r Records. “III” sees Rugby Road drawing from a wide range of influences in a cohesive rock EP, showcasing the bands contemporary songwriting with the ability to push to new boundaries in guitar-based explorations. Kenny Kearns’ older-and-wiser songwriting compliments Rich Pruett’s stylistic range in drumming while Derek Smith’s guitar provides the common thread connecting the songs. III is a four-song collection that highlights the chemistry that comes with over 25 years of the trio playing together as Rugby Road.
The band has been somewhat underground – by design – but still regularly performs live and, along the way, has played some of the most prestigious venues in the region as a support act for a diverse range of artists including; the Allman Brothers Band, Maceo Parker, Rusted Root, Moe, the Disco Biscuits, Bill Kreutzmann, Phish, Live, Peter Frampton and Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
The band has been somewhat underground – by design – but still regularly performs live and, along the way, has played some of the most prestigious venues in the region as a support act for a diverse range of artists including; the Allman Brothers Band, Maceo Parker, Rusted Root, Moe, the Disco Biscuits, Bill Kreutzmann, Phish, Live, Peter Frampton and Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
, Rugby Road became a regular in the late 90’s New York City Wetlands scene, playing regularly at the famed NYC venue before hunkering down in Philadelphia to play “on their time” (in other words, they got married and had kids). Known for their live shows and intricate arrangements, they released two independent original records – 1998’s Times Already Happened, and 2001’s Different Degrees. Although associated with the jam-band scene, Rugby Road’s extended explorations are steeped in more traditional classic rock roots of Pink Floyd, Exile-era Stones and Traffic – than some of their jam-band relatives.
Rugby Road’s III finds them thriving creatively while pushing their limits artistically in a concise, contemporary – and rocking – 4 song EP. It is a record that reflects the confidence and independence of a band that does things their own way. After giving the EP a listen, you can tell this trio is a tight unit and are comfortable spanning the genres of music while keeping a rock sound. Rugby Road III will be available on standard CD and all digital download formats. The album is available through the bands website HERE...pop on over and have a listen.
Rugby Road’s III finds them thriving creatively while pushing their limits artistically in a concise, contemporary – and rocking – 4 song EP. It is a record that reflects the confidence and independence of a band that does things their own way. After giving the EP a listen, you can tell this trio is a tight unit and are comfortable spanning the genres of music while keeping a rock sound. Rugby Road III will be available on standard CD and all digital download formats. The album is available through the bands website HERE...pop on over and have a listen.
Rugby Road at Ardmore Music Hall February 13, 2014 - Better Off
