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EDMONTON, Kentucky
United States

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Member Since10/9/2005
Band Websitewww.blackstonecherry.com
Band Members


Ben Wells
(Guitar/Vocals)

John Fred Young
(Drums/Vocals)

Jon Lawhon
(Bass Guitar/Vocals)

Chris Robertson
(Guitar/Lead Vocals)


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InfluencesLed Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aerosmith, Mountain, Elvis Presley, the list goes on with plenty of rock-classic and southern, delta blues and blues rock as well as folk and roots country...all music is good!
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A big thanks to all of our compadres who support our music and supply us with their very best!"

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Record LabelRoadrunner Records
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 27 2009 6:00P
Cave City Convention Center (ANNUAL HOLIDAY BENEFIT SHOW) Cave City, Kentucky
Nov 28 2009 6:00P
Cave City Convention Center (ANNUAL HOLIDAY BENEFIT SHOWS) Cave City, Kentucky
Dec 1 2009 7:00P
Palladium w/ Motorhead Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Dec 2 2009 7:00P
AWD Hall w/ Motorhead Hannover
Dec 4 2009 7:00P
Nordseehalle w/ Motorhead Emden
Dec 5 2009 7:00P
Color Line Arena w/ Motorhead Hamburg
Dec 7 2009 7:00P
Stadthalle w/ Motorhead Furth
Dec 8 2009 7:00P
Schleyerhalle w/ Motorhead Stuttgart
Dec 9 2009 6:00P
Rhein Main Halle w/ Motorhead Wiesbaden
Dec 11 2009 6:00P
Arena Treptow w/ Motorhead Berlin
Dec 12 2009 6:00P
Chemnitz Arena w/ Motorhead Chemnitz

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   About Black Stone Cherry
Deep down in Louisiana, close to New Orleans, rang like a Sunday morning church bell, calling on saints and sinners alike to free their minds and become part of the revolution. They came out of the Southern swamps, the California desert, the working class towns of the Midwest and all along the East Coast. Loud guitars and larger than life drumming came together with storytelling poetry. Rebel-ism gave birth to rock “n’ roll. Every few years or so, a special batch comes up from the ground, to serve as a beacon. Black Stone Cherry has arrived with their second Roadrunner Records release, Folklore and Superstition due out August 19.

"There is a mystique with folklore and superstition," says Black Stone Cherry drummer John Fred Young. "We're intrigued by and interested in history, roots and heritage, and we incorporate that into the band." The ability to tell compelling stories and lyrical tales isn't the only thing that Black Stone Cherry brings to the table. The band can churn out riffs that'll put hair on your chest. They crank out choruses that are fit for a fist-raising rebel rousing and still keep the beauty of a Sunday morning back porch service. Folklore and Superstition isn't just a Southern rock record. It's an American rock n’ roll record.

The album is a timeless work by American pied pipers destined to take their music from the back roads of America to the four corners of the globe. "We are taking Southern tradition and giving a taste to the rest of the world," says bassist/vocalist Jon Lawhon.

Black Stone Cherry didn't stray too far away from home to record the album. The band wrote all the songs in the infamous Practice House, an old farmhouse used by John Fred’s father and uncle to write Grammy winning albums for The Kentucky Headhunters. A song like “Soul Creek” fills the room with its vintage arena rock sound yet was born where the band held bonfires around a creek across the road.

The band enlisted famed rock producer Bob Marlette (Ozzy, Shinedown) and headed to Nashville’s Blackbird Studio that has housed everyone from Kid Rock to The Raconteurs, just 85 miles from their hometown of Edmonton, Kentucky. “We incorporated regional sounds into the mix throughout the album,” says Young. The band used turkey calls, a banjo and a washtub basin, among other things. Jon Lawhon recalls, "I made a washtub bass out of a tub, a broom handle and nylon rope!" Clearly, the band shyed away from absolutely nothing when it came time to explore and experiment. "We didn't want to leave any door unopened while recording," says guitarist/vocalist Ben Wells.

Years of touring in support of their self-titled debut helped inspire and direct Black Stone Cherry's worldview when it came time to write the new album. The band traveled extensively outside the United States during the tour cycle on their 2006 self-titled debut. This allowed them to stretch their creative muscle and flap their musical wings even higher, with songs like "Please Come In" and “Sunrise” that show the band's growth and diversity.

"This album has allowed us to dig deep into our roots," continues Young. "It also shows the influences of the songwriting. Our band is a positive band and we try to write songs that are uplifting. We also have a very big storytelling side which comes through on the songs 'Ghost of Floyd Collins’ and ‘Reverend Wrinkle.’"

Vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson reflects on the process, saying, “Starting out as a band seven years ago, with high hopes and even bigger dreams, I honestly believe this record shows the experience of our past travels, and gives a hint of the future. It captures all the energy and heart that make up Black Stone Cherry. We took some chances on this album and I believe that our fans will appreciate seeing the other sides of the band that they may or may not have known existed.”

Guitarist/vocalist Ben Wells comments on the band’s expansion of its sound and subject matter, saying "The songwriting took on a life of its own, as the structures of the songs themselves have grown so much from touring. We have so much more to talk about and can use the things we picked up musically.” He admits the band also kept the ladies in mind this time around, recalling, “On the last album, girls would come up to us and say, 'You have songs for guys, so where are our songs?’ So we have a song called 'You' on this album, which is a timeless ballad."

The band’s family and friends are another influence. "Long Sleeves" is told from the viewpoint of a friend who took part in the battle of Mogadishu as featured in the film “Black Hawk Down,” while "Things My Father Said" is a ballad that hits home with people from all walks of life.

From the eerie swagger of “Devil’s Queen” to the tell tale rocker “Blind Man” to the triumphant stomp of the anthem “Soul Creek,” Black Stone Cherry say the trick to Folklore and Superstition is simply brotherhood, family, friends and home; no more, no less.

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Too Deep

Too Deep



Dec 6 2009 10:40 PM

Wishing you a rockin' weekend.
Cheers!!
Erik Lee Nilsson

Erik Lee Nilsson



Dec 6 2009 10:37 PM

You guys kick ass!!  Your success reminds me of my old friends in 3 DOORS DOWN--  Cheers, ERIK
DΞr Bі℮rVΩgТ

Mats Böhmermann



Dec 4 2009 11:52 PM

Hey,

thanks for the great show yesterday in hannover
keep on bangin'

greetz Mätsch
J & J PARTY SOUNDS

john hodge



Dec 4 2009 11:52 PM

check out some of the pictures I took at the BSC Cave City concert on my myspace page..
"IT"

"IT"



Dec 4 2009 11:51 PM

guys are the best..loved the show in Cave City..nice talking to you guys too..
DAS HARDROCK RADIO

Holger M.
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Dec 4 2009 11:51 PM


Just Stoppin By To Wish You A Great Rest Of The Week!
Cheers From Berlin,
Grüße Aus Berlin,
Holger

New Video-Interviews Up!




Black_Cat

Dani Vorndran



Dec 4 2009 11:50 PM

Hi!
the pics of Motörhead, Der W. and Black Stone Cherry on 1st December 2009 in Cologne are online at Black-Cat-Net.

Ciao
Dani
Reflections of Darkness

Reflections of Darkness



Dec 4 2009 11:49 PM

Hi,
Our review the show in Cologne on 1st December is now online at Reflections of Darkness



Cheers
Sebastian
! drop:dead matt !

! drop:dead matt !



Dec 4 2009 11:49 PM

peace is free.

i love you guys!
x
☆ Elsie ☆

Gig Pix



Dec 4 2009 11:49 PM

Nice show in Köln.

Check out the pictures: http://www.gig-pix.com/images/Simple_BlackStoneCherry_Koln/index.html

Diabolicf

Diabolicf



Dec 4 2009 11:48 PM

thanks for the add!

see you 12.12. chemnitz!





J & J PARTY SOUNDS

john hodge



Dec 3 2009 7:57 PM

Great show guys in Cave City Ky..
Lacker

Dennis Meyer-Beck



Dec 3 2009 7:56 PM

Hey,
just wanna thank you for that awesome show yesterday in Hannover.
YOU GUYS FUCKIN ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!!!
Greets Dennis
snoopymatt

snoopymatt
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Dec 3 2009 12:19 AM

Still waiting to see USA dates in Jan/Feb.....PLEASE!

Need a BSC fix!
Sandra

Sandra



Dec 2 2009 7:51 PM

Have a safe and very happy Holiday Season!

Kris Faction

Kris Faction



Dec 2 2009 7:49 PM

Hey, hows it goin'
Holly

Holly



Dec 2 2009 7:49 PM

Hey guys,
I just read your Thankful blog! You guys have no idea how much it means to us when we hear you say how important your fans are to you and how grateful you are towards us. It really is just heartbreaking when you've been waiting hours to meet your favourite band, the band you look up to and aspire to be like, and they don't give a shit about you or what you have to say to them. I'm so happy you guys aren't like that. You seriously are the best band in the world in every way. I just thought I'd leave this comment to say thanks for being so respectful and genuine towards us :) It means a hell of a lot.

I'm thankful for Black Stone Cherry and the incredible music you guys make together! Can't wait to see you guys back in the UK next year!!

Holly
x x x  
Southern Man

Southern Man



Dec 2 2009 7:48 PM

Thanks for the Add Pictures, Images and Photos
RAWK - N - ROLL OUTLAW - Official Music Site

RAWK - N - ROLL OUTLAW - Official Music Site



Dec 1 2009 10:29 PM

Hey guys, I just wanted to say thank you for giving us (The Real Rock Show) the interview earlier this year when you played Binghamton NY. Looking forward to the next time you come through and give this area another kick ass show. Keep Rawk'n!


"Outlaw"
Daisy Howard

Daisy Howard



Dec 1 2009 10:29 PM

amazing!
fan :)

daisy
xx
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ED BELL



Dec 1 2009 10:29 PM

Thanks for the add... Hope you're having a great year!

Ed Bell
Bell Roofing Company
Sacramento
LOCKJAW

LOCKJAW



Dec 1 2009 10:28 PM

THANKS MUCH FOR THE ADD... IM ALSO AN INTUNE GP ENDORSEE AS WELL... 

THANK GOD YOUR NOT USING CARVIN GUITARS ANYMORE...I DUMPED MY CARVIN BASS RECENTLY....YOU HAVE ALOT BETTER SOUND NOW.. 

KEEP UP THE ASS KICKING.. PEACE IS FREE IS MY FAVORITE SONG... I LOVE IT.. 

LOCKJAW
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PhotographybyReBeCcAlEiGh.com



Dec 1 2009 10:27 PM

Hey guys... hope all is well. I see I missed the KY shows, dang it. Safe Travels & Blessings, Rebecca  p.s. it's fine to copy the pics off my page (sent in e-mail too) for your site.  
Syphilic (LONGSLEEVE SYMPHONY SHIRTS, & T’s)

Syphilic (LONGSLEEVE SYMPHONY SHIRTS, & T’s)



Dec 1 2009 3:33 PM

symphony shirts reprinted, not many though
Ranuncollo

Mia Notella



Dec 1 2009 3:33 PM

Once again you guys ROCKED the place DOWN !!  The other Cave City bands were great but you were total DOMINATION with all your screaming guitar lightning and JF's maniacal raging drum thunderage !!  All I could do was raise my shaking hands in homage and let it all rain down on me !! ( or would that be " reign " ? hehe   )  Man .. I think I saw cracks in the foundation .. prolly a good thing you guys tour around so the venues have time to recover 
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