The Sweet Tea Project is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.
The Sweet Tea Project | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | 429 |
| Members | Ed Roland Christopher Alan Yates Brian Bisky Jesse Triplett Mike Rizzi |
| Website | thesweetteaproject.com |
History
edit2011–12: Early years
editEd Roland, frontman of the rock band Collective Soul, formed the Sweet Tea Project in 2011 with a group of friends and musicians.
The Sweet Tea Project recorded a cover version of "Shelter from the Storm" for the Bob Dylan tribute album Chimes of Freedom (2012).[1]
2013–16: Devils 'n Darlins
editThe Sweet Tea Project were among eight artists who recorded a version of the NBA on ESPN theme, as part of a contest held by ESPN where fans could vote for their favorite.[2] The Sweet Tea Project won the competition, which resulted in their rendition being featured during the network's coverage of the 2013 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.[3]
The Sweet Tea Project's debut album, Devils 'n Darlins, was released on September 3, 2013 by 429 Records.[4] The album's first single, "Love Won't Bring Us Down," was released on August 13.[5] 429 Records noted the single received strong airplay in markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.[6]
In June 2015, a music video for the track "Just As I Am" was released.[7]
2017–present: Alder Lane Farm
editIn February 2017, it was announced that Roland hired Tony Caporale, the TwinBear Management founder and CEO, as the band's new manager.[8]
The Sweet Tea Project's second album, Alder Lane Farm, was released on October 6, 2017.[9] An official music video for the track "Evangeline" was released on September 29.[10]
Origin of band name
editIn a 2013 interview with ESPN, Roland explained the background of the band's name: "It's a very Southern thing. We wanted to have an Americana flavor. There's nothing more American or Southern than sweet tea. That's what we grew up drinking."[3]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Devils 'n Darlins
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| 2017 | Alder Lane Farm |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Chimes of Freedom – Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project: Shelter From The Storm". Amnesty International. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ Hudak, Kristen (February 1, 2013). "Robert Cray, Ozomatli and a Jay-Z producer among recording artists re-imagining ESPN NBA theme music". ESPN Front Row. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ a b Hudak, Kristen (February 14, 2013). "Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project win ESPN's NBA theme cover contest". ESPN Front Row. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ "ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM, DEVILS 'N DARLINS, ON 429 RECORDS SEPT. 3". Santa Monica, CA: Red Light Management. August 6, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ "ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT ANNOUNCE 2013 U.S. TOUR DATES AND SINGLE". Santa Monica, CA: Red Light Management. August 14, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ "Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project Released This Week!". Santa Monica, CA: PR Newswire. September 6, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
The new project spearheaded by the Collective Soul front man is off to a great start with strong radio airplay of their first single "Love Won't Bring Us Down" in Los Angeles (KCSN), San Francisco (KFOG), Boston (WXRV) and many more.
- ^ "Ed Roland & Sweet Tea Project's 'Just As I Am' Profiles Stories of Courage". Georgia Music. June 19, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ Hudson, Phil W. (February 13, 2017). "Collective Soul, The Sweet Tea Project taps Atlantan as manager". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ Ruggieri, Melissa (October 5, 2017). "The Sweet Tea Project with Ed Roland releases new album". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ "Watch the "Evangeline" Official Video". September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
