Proving that roots rock ‘n roll nonetheless has some chunk, The Roughhousers – that includes Gray DeLisle and Eddie Clendening – ship a brand new minimize from their upcoming album that every one ‘can relate and have enjoyable with.’
Very similar to the titular tot in “Posie Bites,” the brand new track from The Roughhousers will chomp onto you and by no means let go. The newest minimize (chunk?) from the group – that includes tv and movie legend Gray DeLisle and Eddie Clendening of Broadways’ Million Greenback Quartet – sees Eddie spin a story in regards to the titular Posie, a terror who will “twist your arm / and pull your hair / she's going to seize you by your underwear.” All of the whereas, Gray dances whereas sporting a pair of enamel that might give any dentist nightmares.
“Posie Bites” exhibits why The Roughhousers ought to be enjoying on the automobile’s stereo, whether or not you’re driving to Viva Las Vegas or taking the youngsters to summer season day camp. The music is phenomenal, courtesy of Eddie’s twang (honed each on Broadway and as a part of his group, the Blue Ribbon Boys) and Gray’s dynamic voice. The Roughhousers additionally boast some titans of the underground: Deke Dickerson (Ecco-Fonics), Carl Sonny Leyland (Large Sandy and The Fly Ceremony Boys), Murry Hammond (Outdated 97’s), and DJ Bonebrake (a founding member of X and The Knitters.)
Although Gray’s vocals aren’t on “Posie Bites,” the celebrated voice actress (Scooby-Doo, The Simpsons, Batman) shines on tracks like “Azucar,” “Child Brother,” and “Princess Mike” – the latter being the title observe to their upcoming album.
“The Roughhousers have been born out of the distress and tedium of the pandemic lockdowns,” Eddie tells HollywoodLife. “To have the ability to simply put all that off to the facet and get foolish, act and assume like a child for a short while. To have the ability to cease taking the day so severely and simply sing a track about boogers, or area aliens, or an ornery little sister, or no matter else, simply made for such a pleasant, much-needed launch.”
Eddie shares what went into the upcoming Princess Mike album, why Gray and he are drawn to the roots/Americana sound, and why this music is ideal for youths and the “youngsters at coronary heart.”
HollywoodLife: “Posie Bites” is the newest single out of your upcoming album, set for an Oct. 7 launch. What was the largest problem in writing an album of all-original, all-ages music?
Eddie: I believe the largest problem for The Roughhousers is all the time discovering methods to make traditional Rock & Roll sounding music nonetheless really feel contemporary and thrilling. Particularly when the aim is to attraction to the ears of all generations. From the onset of this band, we knew we wished to take the sounds of previous artists we love and apply them to crazy themes that youngsters can relate to and have enjoyable with. Gray is nice about latching onto hilarious moments and jokes whereas hanging out along with her youngsters and turning them into catchy hooks we are able to set to music.
On the flip facet of that, what would you say has been some of the gleeful moments in recording this album? I think about there was a second of giggle-fits (no less than, I hope so.)
Completely, The Roughhousers have been born out of the distress and tedium of the pandemic lockdowns. To have the ability to simply put all that off to the facet and get foolish, act, and assume like a child for a short while. To have the ability to cease taking the day so severely and simply sing a track about boogers, or area aliens, or an ornery little sister, or no matter else, simply made for such a pleasant, much-needed launch.
The album options some heavyweights of the underground – Deke Dickerson, DJ Bonebrake, Murry Hammond, and Carl Sonny Leyland. What drew you to this alt-country/roots rock’n’roll sound?
Nicely, Gray and I've existed on this Roots/Americana world for a very long time. So we're fortunate to name these guys all pals, and generally bandmates. The one means this undertaking was ever going to work was with the assistance of our pals. It’s essential to have folks within the room who're comfy collectively, skilled, but additionally know the right way to snort and have time. The music we’re trying is all about really feel. If we aren’t truly having enjoyable, it’s gonna be evident from the minute the songs kick in. I believe every observe we got here collectively on exhibits clear proof of that rapport, and of the enjoyable all of us had doing it.
How would you describe a Roughhouser fan? Like, what sort of listener ought to pre-save this album?
You realize that’s a difficult query. It’s not likely useful to only say we hope everybody hears us and turns into a fan. However that actually was the final word aim. Therefore the number of sounds, and of songs. I believe if something I hope our followers are youngsters, if not within the literal sense, then youngsters at coronary heart. We simply need to make everybody really feel alright to be foolish and have time.