Stone Mountain Sinners - Fool Like Me — DeepCutsArchive

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Stone Mountain Sinners - Fool Like Me — DeepCutsArchive

Stone Mountain Sinners - Fool Like Me Taken from the Debut EP coming in 2018..... ************ Sometimes, timing is everything. When Neil Ivison’s first band, the Janice Long championed MISERS imploded, he soon found his way back out on the road working as a touring guitar tech with The 1975 & Wolf Alice among others. Meanwhile, Sarah Warren’s eponymously named band were also about to call time on 10 years of hard gigging through the UK and & Europe. During a rare day off from an intensive US tour schedule, in a hotel room in the Californian desert, beside the 29 Palms Highway and less than 2 miles from the infamous Joshua Tree Motel (where 42 years previously, Gram Parsons had met his untimely end), Neil, finally admitting that his passion for writing songs and playing his own gigs had become eroded, took the decision to finish the current tour and return to the UK to work on new music, inspired by the regular jaunts to the southern States of the US. Neil: “That same afternoon, I was aimlessly browsing social media and noticed Sarah had written a post announcing the end of The Sarah Warren Band. Having been a fan of her incredible voice ever since I first heard it, I immediately dashed off a quick email to see if she’d be interested in working on something new together. I think I just put “Any Chance?!” in the subject line….!” Luckily, Sarah’s mutual appreciation for Neil’s work with The Misers meant that she was more than eager to see what could come out of collaborating together but not before she had grabbed her musical cohort, die hard Americana fan and ex Warren Band bassist Nick Lyndon. The 3 got together over several months in the autumn of 2016 to kick around some ideas with Nick & Neil forming a prolific song writing partnership, giving birth to 12 new tracks in the first 2 weeks alone, as well as revisiting some old songs that were rejuvenated with new & dynamic male/female vocal arrangements. Sarah: “What was immediately striking was that our voices complimented each other so well, we both have strong vocals but we each have our own tonality so it’s not like we are battling each other for space in a song. It also helps that we are very much all into the same music: Credence, Bob Seger, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, The Black Crowes, Humble Pie, Status Quo and, of course, The Stones”. Once the songs started to take shape the trio dug out their address books, made a few calls and were soon bolstered by Roger Roberts on Hammond/Piano and Vocals and former RedBeards sticks man Duke Delight on Drums and began rehearsing in earnest. The band then booked a few ‘warm up gigs’ to try out the new material which sold out on the basis of the pedigree of the musicians involved in record time. Word also reached legendary rocker and avid Americana fan Robert Plant who pitched up to watch the bands second gig and was “Very complimentary!” Nick reports. With the songs now road tested and itching to keep things moving, the band hit the studio floor running, putting down the rhythm tracks to 13 songs in 2 days. The remaining tracking was completed in Nick & Neil’s home studios and include a guest appearance by Nashville session ace Maurice Hipkiss on Pedal Steel. The tracks were then sympathetically mixed, retaining the organic live vibe and mastered by Pete Maher (Rolling Stones, Jack White, U2). 2018 will see the official debut of Stone Mountain Sinners as well as national tour dates to promote their first release.

About This Footage

The dusty hotel room in the Californian desert, where the threads of fate converged for Neil Ivison and Sarah Warren. It's here that we find ourselves in 2018, amidst the swirling vortex of rock 'n' roll ephemera, with a clip from Stone Mountain Sinners - "Fool Like Me" - serving as a tantalizing glimpse into the creative ferment that was about to unfold.

At this juncture, Ivison had been touring with The 1975 and Wolf Alice, while Warren's eponymous band was on the cusp of disbanding after a decade of relentless gigging. Yet, in the midst of this liminal space, something remarkable occurred: an email exchange between two kindred spirits, sparked by Warren's social media post announcing the end of her band.

This footage is notable not only because it captures the nascent stages of Stone Mountain Sinners but also because it embodies the serendipitous nature of artistic collaborations. Ivison and Warren's meeting was a chance encounter, facilitated by the digital realm, which would ultimately give rise to a new musical entity. The clip itself - "Fool Like Me" from their debut EP - is a testament to the creative chemistry between these two musicians.

In this context, it's fascinating to consider the broader landscape of rock 'n' roll in 2018. The era was marked by a proliferation of bands and artists pushing the boundaries of sound, style, and genre. From the resurgence of classic rock to the emergence of new wave and indie influences, the musical terrain was fertile ground for innovation.

As we watch Ivison and Warren trade vocals and guitar licks in this hotel room rehearsal, it's impossible not to think of the iconic collaborations that have shaped the course of rock history - Gram Parsons' cosmic American sound, Robert Plant's soaring vocals with Led Zeppelin, or Jack White's innovative production techniques. The echoes of these influences are palpable in Stone Mountain Sinners' music, yet their unique blend of styles and sensibilities sets them apart.

This clip is also significant because it captures the raw, unpolished energy of a band in its formative stages. We see Ivison and Warren pouring their hearts and souls into this music, driven by a shared passion for creative expression. As we witness their camaraderie and chemistry on stage, it's clear that Stone Mountain Sinners is more than just a musical entity - it's a testament to the power of collaboration and the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll.

As we gaze upon the desert landscape outside this hotel room, we're reminded of the countless stories that have unfolded within these same walls. The ghosts of Gram Parsons, who met his untimely end just miles away from this very spot, seem to whisper through the air. Yet, in the midst of this rich musical heritage, Ivison and Warren are forging their own path, one that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the rock 'n' roll landscape.

The clip ends with a haunting refrain, "Fool Like Me," leaving us with a sense of longing and anticipation. As we bid farewell to Stone Mountain Sinners in this fleeting moment, we're left wondering what the future holds for these two talented musicians. Will their collaboration yield something truly groundbreaking? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the music they create will be imbued with the same spirit of adventure, creativity, and camaraderie that defines the very essence of rock 'n' roll.

Curated from public records and music databases.