THE BITTEROOTS - ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT 2017

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THE BITTEROOTS - Decatur, GA   http://www.thebitteroots.com/

Management & Press contact: Bill Taylor - 404-723-7282 - bill@thebitteroots.com

The Bitteroots are:

Mike Davis – drums/percussion
Laura Dees – vocals
Bill Taylor – bass/vocals
Kyle Bryant - guitars
Derron Nuhfer - saxophone
Greg Sims - guitars/vocals

Bill Taylor is an MTD Kingston Basses Endorsed Artist and plays MTD Kingston basses both live and in the studio (www.mtdkingston.com)

Bill Taylor is a Bartolini Emerging Artist and uses Bartolini pickups and electronics both live and in the studio (http://www.bartolini.net)

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Our full Electronic Press Kit and music clips can be found at ReverbNation www.reverbnation.com/thebitteroots or SonicBids www.sonicbids.com/thebitteroots

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/thebitteroots

TWITTER: #thebitteroots

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thebitteroots #thebitteroots

link to our music: http://www.reverbnation.com/eplay/artist_436056

SOUNDCLOUD - http://soundcloud.com/the-bitteroots

ARCHIVE.ORG - The Bitteroots Live Music Archive at archive.org - https://archive.org/details/TheBitteroots
(most of our live shows are recorded and archived at archive.org)

SETLISTS: All our past setlists can be found at setlist.fm

BIO

Along with Dees, an accomplished songwriter and powerful singer who joined the band in 2010, The Bitteroots also include founding members Bill Taylor on bass and Mike Davis on drums. Guitarist Kyle Bryant joined The Bitteroots in 2013 and saxophonist Derron Nuhfer became an official member in September 2014.

The Bitteroots have released four compilations of original music, the latest being the single “Under the Big Sky,” recorded in the fall of 2013 at The Music Farm studio by Mark van Allen (Govt. Mule, Indigo Girls, Blueground Undergrass, Zac Brown Band, Whiskey Gentry). The melodic title track is accompanied by two bonus tracks, the hard-rocking “Defenseless” and a re-tooled version of “Try Me Again” which first appeared on the band’s debut release, “French Fries,” in 2011.

Other releases include 2012’s full-length “Central of Georgia” and 2013’s “After The Rain.”

The Bitteroots have shared the stage with: Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers Band),The Freddy Jones Band, Allgood, Col. Bruce Hampton, Arrested Development, 7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead), Elephant Revival, The Milk Carton Kids, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Anders Osborne, Coy Bowles (Zac Brown Band), The Ries Brothers, Dead Confederate, Michelle Malone, Cigar Store Indians, Adron, The Deadfields, The Sundogs, The Shadowboxers, Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics, Delta Moon, Eliott Bronson, Sydney Rhame, Tedo Stone, HoneyHoney, and many other great bands and artists.

The following artists have joined The Bitteroots on stage:

Discography, Radio, TV & Video

The Bitteroots - "An Evening With The Bitteroots Live at Red Clay Theatre" - 2015 Release		The Bitteroots - "Live at 120 Tavern & Music Hall July 26, 2014" (Released October 2014) Listen via Spotify
The Bitteroots - "Under The Big Sky" (4th studio album released December 13, 2013) LISTEN via Spotify		The Bitteroots - "After The Rain" (3rd studio album released May 18, 2013) LISTEN via Spotify
The Bitteroots - "Central of Georgia" (2nd studio album released March 31, 2012) LISTEN via Spotify		The Bitteroots - "French Fries" (debut studio album released January 29th, 2011) LISTEN via Spotify
The Bitteroots - "Live at Eddie's Attic" (live album recorded December 4, 2011) LISTEN		Poverty Is Real 2013 - "Poverty is Real: Decatur, 2013" CD featuring songs by Eliot Bronson, The Skipperdees, The Bitteroots, Chris Stalcup, Nathan Beaver, Mike Killeen, Kristen Englenz, The Flint Hill Specials, and many more. Produced for Poverty Is Real charity concert at Eddie's Attic. Available via iTunes.
Poverty Is Real 2012 - "Poverty is Real: Decatur, 2012" CD featuring songs by Matthew Kahler, Eliot Bronson, The District Attorneys, Tedo Stone, Arlington Priest, the Bitteroots, The Flint Hill Specials, Maria Gabriella, Chris Stalcup and the Grange, Ryan Flanagan, The Skipperdees, Spencer Smith, Kristen Englenz, and Mike Killeen and the Dregs Produced for Poverty Is Real charity concert at Eddie's Attic. Available via iTunes.		Poverty Is Real 2011 - Compliation CD with Matthew Kahler, Rebecca Loebe, Trances Arc, The Bitteroots, Lindsay Rakers Band, Kodac Harrison, Caroline Herring, Eliot Bronson, Ryan Flanigan, Spencer Smith, Arlington Priest & Jackson County Line. Produced for inagugural Poverty Is Real charity concert at Eddie's Attic. Available via iTunes.

WXIA - 11ALIVE Interview with Karyn Greer and live broadcast performance - October 14, 2011

The Bitteroots have been featured and/or received airplay on the following radio stations:

Interview and live acoustic performance on 'Politely Disruptive Radio' with Johnny Colt (Lynyrd Skynrd, The Black Crowes, Train) and Michael Ouweleen (Adult Swim, Cartoon Network) - http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/2805587

The Bitteroots Live Music Archive at Archive.org - https://archive.org/details/TheBitteroots

most of our live shows are recorded and archived at archive.org

This Town - Lets Go - Live from studio ON on Vimeo.

Recent Press and News:

The Covington News - Speaking of the band's sound, many have described it as Jam Rock or Roots Rock, and that's certainly an apt description; however, there are other elements in play as well, in this writer's estimation. For one thing, the group has decided Pop sensibilities, and there's nothing wrong with that. While they have the ability to explore and expand songs with their jamming and feeding off each other, these songs themselves are well crafted with an emphasis placed on vocal melodies, smart chord progressions, and the aforementioned rhythmic elements. It's a marvelous sound! And under the current, at least, there are some Jazz elements as well. As I mentioned in an article last year, I'm a big, big fan of The Bitteroots. Ever since I first saw them almost two years ago in Milledgeville, GA, I count them as one of my favorite groups. And I'm not just talking Georgia bands, or unsigned bands, I'm talking all-time. Seriously, they're that good. 3/20/2017

Daily Buzz Newspaper - Since 2008, the group has toured all over the Southeast, most recently playing at festivals like the Sweetwater 420 Festival and ]une’s Decatur Musical Festival. The band will play at the Yellow Daisy Festival in the fall. “We’ve been playing a lot of bigger shows in the last few years,” said Taylor, one of the original members of the band along with drummer Mike Davis. “We have shared the stage with Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band, The Freddy Jones Band and Col. Bruce Hampton. We have a lot friends, so you never know who will join us on stage or who we will be on stage with, especially at the festivals.” The band, whose current lineup is about two years old, has a couple of hundred songs or more on their list to play, after producing five albums. They will also play some cover songs at Saturday’s show. The band is currently writing new material and have plans for a new album by 2017. 7/6/2016

The Covington News - Their live performances can be described as electric. Lots of energy. Great stage presence. Very good instrumentation. Bill, as I mentioned, plays bass and locks in with drummer Mike Davis to make a superb rhythm section that lays down the foundation of this group. Kyle Bryant is an exceptional guitar player. Killer chops. This guy can lay down some gnarly leads, but he also is great rhythm player and can lock in the groove with Bill and Mike. Derron Nuhfer plays saxophone for the band and that might be the extra thing that really makes this such a great listening experience. It augments the sound just right. That brings us to the lead vocals. Laura Dees. This woman is something else. Man, she can sing. Great stage presence as well. You put all that together and you get as good a band as you’ll ever likely see live. They’re truly a great group.

Huntly Hills - The Bitteroots can be found playing all over the southeast but mostly here in Atlanta; with recent shows at The Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Smith’s Olde Bar. They have shared he stage with a range of artists from Col. Bruce Hampton to Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers. This month The Bitteroots will be playing their 8th anniversary show at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur on May 14th.. 5/1/16

The Piedmont Chronicles - The Bitteroots are just a fantastic band. Stylistically, think of an intersection of Jam/Groove/Roots Rock & Jazz Fusion with Pop sensibilities. Laura Dees is a supreme talent on vocals. Just magnificent! Mike Davis is a top-notch drummer and interlocks with Bill Taylor's epic bass lines to create a righteous rhythm section. Kyle Bryant's guitar work channels equal parts Jimmy Herring & Robert Cray, while Derron Nuhfer's tasteful saxophone lines adds yet another incredible layer to this superb sound. Their songwriting is very impressive and they plug in a few well-placed covers that celebrate their sound and influences. 3/18/2016

The Piedmont Chronicles - ...and got to see a set of an amazing group - The Bitteroots - and just truly had a fine time. 1/17/16

The 'Ville Magazine - The Bitteroots play Buffington's 1/9/16

Atlanta Music Guide - Throwback Thursday: Interview w/ Bill from The Bitteroots, Playing @ Eddie’s Attic 5/16/15

Bass Musician Magazine - The Bitteroots', Bill Taylor, playing an MTD Kingston Andrew Gouche 5 this past weekend at The Red Clay Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Bill is an Emerging Artist with MTD Kingston Basses.

WRGC 88.3FM - The Bitteroots have been a mainstay of the Atlanta music scene for the past seven years, but the bluesy rock and jam band is branching out in 2015. The group has two new cd’s in the works and a more extensive touring schedule that includes a stop Saturday Jan. 24 at Buffington’s in Milledgeville. - January 21, 2015

MTD Kingston Basses - Bill Taylor is the latest MTD Kingston Emerging Artist to be transitioned to Endorsed Artist! He is based in Atlanta and is a veteran of the Southeastern music scene. He owns at least three MTD Kingstons (I think the Andrew Gouche is his latest)! Bill currently holds down the low-end with Atlanta rock/jam band - The Bitteroots! They have three original albums and play at many festivals and shows in the Atlanta area and all over the Southeast! Bill is a great ambassador for the MTD name and is always supporting the community in one music event or another. Thanks for all you do Bill!

WRGC 88.3FM - The Bitteroots Bring Bluesy Rock To Milledgeville - Atlanta-based jam-rock band The Bitteroots recently celebrated its sixth anniversary. When the group performs at Buffington's in downtown Milledgeville Sept. 20, bassist Bill Taylor will celebrate a bit of a homecoming. A Georgia College graduate, Taylor began his musical journey in Milledgeville with the rock outfit New Found Daze.

Bartolini Pickups & Electronics - We are very pleased to announce our newest Bartolini Emerging Artist - Bill Taylor of The Bitteroots! Bill has been involved with the Southeastern music scene since the last 80's. He has played in numerous bands and been involved with several music projects. He currently holds down the low-end of The Bitteroots - an Atlanta rock/jam band that has four original albums and performs at several shows and festivals throughout the Southeast and the Atlanta area. Bill Taylor has Bart pups and electronics in all his basses and says "Bartolini pickups and preamps allow you to find any tone you are looking for!" - August 18, 2014

Reverbnation.com - The Bitteroots are currently ranked #1 on the ReverbNation Rock charts for Atlanta, GA - June 7th, 2014

Atlanta Music Guide - Interview with Bill Taylor of The Bitteroots; Playing 6th Anniversary Show at Eddie's Attic May 17th - Johanna Isler, Atlanta Music Guide, May 14, 2014

Decaturish.com - Anniversary Rock - Decatur band turns six - Dan Whisenhunt, Decaturish.com, May 8, 2014

Target Audience Magazine - The Bitteroots are an Atlanta-Decatur jam band fused with a grassroots bluesy rock that is filled with heart and soul, emphasizing on the heart of the matter with Laura’s Dee’s enigmatic voice full of lush notes drawing the listeners and rounded out with a stellar cast of musicians. If you’re musical tastes runs the gamut from Melissa Etheridge to The Tedeschi Trucks Band and Beth Hart, then check out The Bitteroots. - Danielle Boise, Target Audience Magazine, April 29, 2014

Inside Decatur Magazine - Happy Birthday to Decatur's The Bitteroots - April 23, 2014

Inside Decatur Magazine - “I love playing with The Bitteroots! They are such a fun, entertaining and high energy rock band filled with amazing musicians and a phenomenal vocalist, Laura Dees. I love joining them on stage to do a couple of songs with them..." (excerpt from interview with Sydney Rhame) - Michael Boylan, Inside Decatur Magazine, April 23, 2014

Music Farm Recording Studio - "Tracking and mixing for the Bitteroots new EP "Under The Big Sky", and it sounds as huge and awe inspiring as it's title! These guys and gal are the real deal, working on their projects is always a total joy! --Mark van Allen, Music Farm Studio, March 1, 2014 

Decaturish.com - Nice gig – Big shows for local bands - March 13, 2014

Decaturish.com - The Bitteroots music is now featured on the weekly podcast by Decaturish.com - February 28, 2014

Inside Decatur - The Bitteroots Play Decatur - January 6, 2014

The Atlanta Music Guide - Interview: The Bitteroots - Playing 11/22 @ Smith's Olde Bar - Nov 18, 2013

The Atlanta Music Guide - Interview: The Bitteroots- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic September 21st! - Sep 20, 2013

MTD Kingston Basses - "We are very pleased to announce that Bill Taylor of Atlanta, GA will be joining the MTD family as our new Emerging Artist. Bill is a veteran of the Southeastern music scene and has played in numerous bands and projects since the late 80's. He is currently holding down the low-end in the Atlanta rock/jam band The Bitteroots. Bill has used his MTD KZ6 and KZ5 on the band's three original albums and the extensive list of shows and festivals in the Altanta area and all over the Southeast" - September 17, 2013

Inside Decatur - "If you're a fan of blues, rock, folk or music that just jams, The Bitteroots have something for you." - August 1, 2013

The Atlanta Music Guide - interview with The Bitteroots - May 15, 2013

Dekalb Neighbor When SweetWater 420 Fest headliners George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic take the stage at Candler Park Friday, Saturday’s act The Bitteroots will be taking notes. - April 17, 2013

11Alive.com This year's musical talent includes George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; Robert Randolph & The Family Band; Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears; the Mosier Brothers; and the Bitteroots. - January 22, 2013

The Atlanta Music Guide 5GB With The Bitteroots; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Dec. 14th - December 13, 2012

Decatur / Avondale Estates Patch "The Bitteroots rocked the crowd at Eddie's Attic Friday night as the Poverty Is Real concert series kicked off." - July 27, 2012

Creative Loafing - "THE BITTEROOTS are a Decatur-based rock band, influenced by blues, jam, folk and classic rock, with a penchant for catchy hooks, driving rhythms and soaring vocals that keep getting better with time." - July 27, 2012

I AM Entertainment Magazine - Album Review of our second album, "Central Of Georgia" - March 15th, 2012

Press Release for The Bitteroots' second album, "Central Of Georgia" - March 8th, 2012

I AM ENTERTAINMENT Magazine - Album review of our first album "French Fries" - January 15th, 2012

Metromix Soundcheck: The Bitteroots - The Decatur bands plays on 11Alive Morning News - October 12, 2011

Bands to Put Poverty Center Stage / Mike Killeen hopes to raise poverty awareness at Eddie's Attic this weekend. The Bitteroots will headline the event. - The Decatur/Avondale Estates Patch, June 10th, 2011

Concert Series at Eddie's Attic to raise funds for DCM - The Decatur Focus, June 3rd, 2011

The Bitteroots played the main stage at the The 7th Annual Sweetwater 420 Festival with Arrested Development, Galactic, Dead Confederate, & 7 Walkers featuring Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead - April 16th, 2011

The Bitteroots Set to Release First Album - Decatur News Online, January 26th, 2011

The Bitteroots headlined  The Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival on October 9th 2010

The Bitteroots are part of the Guinness World Record for the World's Longest Concert

The Bitteroots Ready to Showcase Evolving Sound at Smith's 'Decatur-centric Show' Decatur News Online – September 15th, 2010

The Bitteroots Play Smith's Olde Bar TONIGHT – Decatur News Online – June 16th, 2010

Decatur's Bitteroots Look Forward to Concerts on the Square and Beyond – Decatur News Online - May 14th, 2010

Decatur Entertains the Masses on a Saturday in May – Decatur News Online - May 17, 2010

Bitteroots rocked the bandstand in Decatur last night – inDECATUR – May 16, 2010

Bitteroots to play on the square Saturday night – inDECATUR – May 14, 2010

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