Erin Rae (formerly Erin Rae & the Meanwhiles) is an American folk pop band from Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
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.jpg) Rae in 2018. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Single Lock |
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| Website | www |
The band is led by singer Erin Rae McKaskle.[2] According to Rolling Stone, Erin Rae "makes smooth-edged music for Sunday afternoons" and "her arrangements — anchored by pedal-steel guitar and the steady strum of an acoustic guitar — may be rooted in modern-day indie folk, but the songs themselves rustle up comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne".[3]
History edit
Erin Rae began her singer/songwriter career as Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles in 2012 with the release of an EP titled Crazy Talk.[4] In 2015, Erin Rae released her debut full-length album with The Meanwhiles titled Soon Enough.[3][5][6][7] The album was recorded in only two days.[1]
In July 2015, Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles recorded a Daytrotter session at Big Light Studio in Nashville.[8]
Erin Rae's second full-length album, Putting On Airs, was released in June 2018.[9]
In 2021 she as a solo artist was inter alia part of the Newport Folk Festival in July.[10]
Erin Rae released her third full-length album, Lighten Up, in February 2022,[11] followed by a live album, Lighten Up & Try: Live & From The Heart, in August 2023.[12]
She was featured on Tyler Childers' album, Rustin’ in the Rain, released in September 2023.[13]
Members edit
- Erin Rae McKaskle (vocals, guitar)
Collaborators edit
- Gerard G. “Jerry” Bernhardt III (production, Guitar, bass, vocals)
- Dominic Billet (drums, bass, vocals)
- Kevin Morby
Past members edit
- Cori Bechler (vocals)
- Graham Bechler (drums)
- Kevin Whitsett (bass)
- Brett Resnick (steel)
- Mark Sloan (electric guitar)
- Mark Fredson (keys)
- Kristin Weber (fiddle, vocals)
- Molly Parden (vocals)
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Soon Enough (2015) prod. Michael Rinne
- Putting On Airs (2018) prod. Gerard G. “Jerry” Bernhardt III & Dan Knobler
- Lighten Up (2022)
EPs
- Crazy Talk (2012) prod. Graham Bechler
- Philadelphia 4-track demos (2019) prod. Gerard G. “Jerry” Bernhardt III
- Lagniappe Sessions EP Aquarium Drunkard (2019) prod. Gerard G. “Jerry” Bernhardt III
Live albums
- Lighten Up & Try: Live & From The Heart (2023)
Singles
- Playing Old Games (2016) writ. Erin Rae + Pete Lindberg
- Gold Plated/Refugee (2019) prod. Gerard G. “Jerry” Bernhardt III & Dan Knobler
- Merry Christmas Darling w/ Coco Reilly & Kate Bernhardt (2018)
References edit
- ^ a b Horowitz, Hal (September 2015). "Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles: Soon Enough". American Songwriter. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Kingls, Emily (5 February 2015). "Nashville Five /// Erin Rae McKaskle's Five Nashville Changes For the Good". Lockeland Springsteen. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Americana Music Fest 2015: 27 Must-See Acts". Rolling Stone. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles". Cause a Scene Music. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Armstrong, Chuck. "Exclusive Premiere: Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles, 'Soon Enough'". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (3 July 2015). "Stream "Soon Enough" from Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles' Debut LP". No Country for New Nashville. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "WATCH: ERIN RAE, 'CLEAN SLATE'". The Bluegrass Situation. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles - Welcome To Daytrotter / Soon Enough". Paste. Archived from the original on 4 October 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Erin Rae Has a Song for You When You Feel Like Going Back to Your Old Ways". Vice. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Newport Folk Festival stage schedule 2021". newportfolk.org. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ Lee, Christina (February 4, 2022). "New Music Friday: The top 5 albums out on Feb. 4". NPR. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (2023-08-14). "Erin Rae Announces New Live Album, Unveils 2023 Tour Dates". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (2023-08-26). "Tyler Childers Reveals 'Rustin' In the Rain' Track List". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
