Album Notes

Rebecca’s stellar songwriting shines as never before against an eclectic Americana Folk Rock backdrop of acoustic guitars, cello, hand and kit drum percussion, bass, and high lonesome guitars. Her latest album project titled “Telling Stories” set for November 2009 release was produced by Rebecca Rippy and engineered by longtime friend and musician Jamie Hoover (Spongetones, Don Dixon). It is her most personal recording to date, with a stunning range of material, from stories about family, those that have gone before and follow after, of lives lived and roads traveled. A compelling collection of songs which resonate with everyday life and the trials of walking the sod of this earth, all the while inhaling the joys, sorrows, disappointments and gentle graces that shape our paths…

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BIOGRAPHY
Rebecca started out singing gospel music in the mountains of East Tennessee. Then, barely out of high school, Rebecca Rippy took off for a three month tour of Europe. There she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers – that helped shape her multi-faceted musical tastes and style of songwriting. With a beautiful flair for harmony, Rebecca has become many artists favorite singing partner. She will be a featured vocalist on the upcoming Barnhill and the 12 Tribes project and is slated to sing on several other Indie projects.
Listening to Rebecca Rippy’s debut album, Secrets(2007 release), one hears an artist playing for the sheer love of it, expressing herself fully and authentically, without concern for what’s trendy or hip. Whether singing heartfelt, folk-influenced ballads or gritty rockers, Rippy sings with sincerity and an emotional intensity that sets her apart from the crowd, and the sheer quality of her songs herald her arrival as a significant songwriting talent. From the first notes of “Secrets,” the opening track on the album, what is striking is the simultaneous power and intimacy of Rebecca’s voice. Transforming from a whisper to a bluesy, earthy roar, over a propulsive rhythm that suggests bluegrass, but also has hints of blues, folk and country, Rebecca’s vocals induce spine tingling as she sings of her “secrets just between you and me/I got secrets deep inside of me and they just won’t let me be.”
Rebecca has become a regular performer at such prestigious songwriter venues as the Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN and the Neighborhood Theater in Charlotte, NC. Rebecca and her band has shared the stage with acts such as REM producer Don Dixon, Lucy Kaplansky, Tony Rice Unit, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Bill Mallonee and the Vigilantes of Love, John Cowan, Rhonda Vincent and Old Crow Medicine Show to name a few.

REBECCA RIPPY BAND IS:
Rebecca Rippy – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Terry Wheeler – Acoustic Guitars, BG Vocals
Victoria McLaughlin - Cello
Brian Doell – Bass Guitar
Scott McLaughlin – Drums, Percussion
Douglas Barnhill – Electric Guitars, Mandotar
BAND BIO’S:

TERRY WHEELER – Acoustic/Electric Guitars/Vocals. Terry is an accomplished acoustic and electric guitarist / song- writer with over 200 songs in his catalog. He has recorded 2 solo albums and numerous CD’s with other recording artists selling CD’s worldwide. Terry has been the front man for long-time Carolinas regional rock band “Rock Highway”.

VICTORIA MCLAUGHLIN - Victoria began her career as a cellist in Colombia South America where she played with various orchestras. Since her arrival 5 years ago to the U.S, she has performed at various venues with the Charlotte Philharmonic, Charlotte Civic Orchestra, Charlotte Cello Choir, Vivace Quartet and a band formed through the Intentional Living Institute. Victoria also teaches Cello privately out of her home studio. Victoria would like to add and I quote “And I don't want to sound snobbish or whatever but please remember to write Colombia the right way, with an "O" as the fourth letter.” Victoria we were just wondering… Did we pass?

BRIAN DOELL - Bass Guitar. Doell began his career in the Pacific Northwest incorporating his eclectic musical tastes (which he acknowledges came from listening to his parents diverse record collection). He is also a talented pianist, drummer and an accomplished songwriter. Brian is currently co-producing his own project titled “5:10 to Nowhere” which is set for late 2009 release. Brian acknowledges that he has no regrets in his musical journeys except for that one time…

SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN - Scott McLaughlin has the felt lure of rhythm from an early age. During his years, he has played drums and percussion for various “dog and pony shows”, symphony orchestras, rhythm and blues revues, jazz combos, and rock bands all which helped to develop a unique percussive style based on deep groove and sonic exploration. As a composer, Scott has composed music for film, television, dance troupes, parades and we’re not sure why but yes – even puppet shows.

DOUGLAS BARNHILL - Guitarist, songwriter. Former member of Barn Hill Station which gained critical acclaim in the Southeast and was featured on the United State of Americana Vol. 2 released by Shuteye Records in 2005, Douglas has co-written various songs with Film and TV staple writer Vaughan Penn. Currently he is placing songs through Iron Sink Media based in Hollywood Ca. and producing two Indie artists based out of North Carolina. Barnhill is also working on a solo project titled “Barnhill and the 12 Tribes”. Douglas has an endorsement with Godin/Seagull Guitars out of Canada.