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| The Sweet Tea Project | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | 429 |
| Members | Ed Roland Christopher Alan Yates Brian Bisky Jesse Triplett Mike Rizzi |
| Website | thesweetteaproject.com |
The Sweet Tea Project is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.
History
2011–12: Early years
Ed Roland, frontman of the rock band Collective Soul, formed the Sweet Tea Project in 2011 with a group of friends and musicians.
The Sweet Tea Project recorded a cover version of "Shelter from the Storm" for the Bob Dylan tribute album Chimes of Freedom (2012).
2013–16: Devils 'n Darlins
The Sweet Tea Project were among eight artists who recorded a version of the NBA on ESPN theme, as part of a contest held by ESPN where fans could vote for their favorite. The Sweet Tea Project won the competition, which resulted in their rendition being featured during the network's coverage of the 2013 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
The Sweet Tea Project's debut album, Devils 'n Darlins, was released on September 3, 2013 by 429 Records. The album's first single, "Love Won't Bring Us Down," was released on August 13. 429 Records noted the single received strong airplay in markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.
In June 2015, a music video for the track "Just As I Am" was released.
2017–present: Alder Lane Farm
In February 2017, it was announced that Roland hired Tony Caporale, the TwinBear Management founder and CEO, as the band's new manager.
The Sweet Tea Project's second album, Alder Lane Farm, was released on October 6, 2017. An official music video for the track "Evangeline" was released on September 29.
Origin of band name
In a 2013 interview with ESPN, Roland explained the background of the band's name: "It's a very Southern thing. We wanted to have an Americana flavor. There's nothing more American or Southern than sweet tea. That's what we grew up drinking."
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Devils 'n Darlins
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| 2017 | Alder Lane Farm |
See also
Portals:
References
- "Chimes of Freedom – Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project: Shelter From The Storm". Amnesty International. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Hudak, Kristen (February 1, 2013). "Robert Cray, Ozomatli and a Jay-Z producer among recording artists re-imagining ESPN NBA theme music". ESPN Front Row. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ Hudak, Kristen (February 14, 2013). "Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project win ESPN's NBA theme cover contest". ESPN Front Row. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- "ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM, DEVILS 'N DARLINS, ON 429 RECORDS SEPT. 3". Santa Monica, CA: Red Light Management. August 6, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- "ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT ANNOUNCE 2013 U.S. TOUR DATES AND SINGLE". Santa Monica, CA: Red Light Management. August 14, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- "Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project Released This Week!". Santa Monica, CA: PR Newswire. September 6, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
The new project spearheaded by the Collective Soul front man is off to a great start with strong radio airplay of their first single "Love Won't Bring Us Down" in Los Angeles (KCSN), San Francisco (KFOG), Boston (WXRV) and many more.
- "Ed Roland & Sweet Tea Project's 'Just As I Am' Profiles Stories of Courage". Georgia Music. June 19, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Hudson, Phil W. (February 13, 2017). "Collective Soul, The Sweet Tea Project taps Atlantan as manager". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Ruggieri, Melissa (October 5, 2017). "The Sweet Tea Project with Ed Roland releases new album". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- "Watch the "Evangeline" Official Video". September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
