TWO BIRD STONE RELEASES DEBUT LP HANDS & KNEES VIA WONDERMORE RECORDS/SOUNDLY MUSIC

TWO BIRD STONE RELEASES DEBUT LP 

HANDS & KNEES  

VIA WONDERMORE RECORDS/SOUNDLY MUSIC 

LISTEN:  HANDS & KNEES 

As torchbearers of classic Americana, Two Bird Stone filled their debut album with rootsy instrumentals and timeless melodies - Newsweek 

Hands & Knees captures the nature of change...the result of two decades of  friendship and collaboration - Wide Open Country 

Endearing... both casually off-the-cuff and elegantly sophisticated…something not to be underestimated - American Songwriter 

Will surely get your feet tapping - Folk Radio UK 

 A heady mix of roots rock, bluegrass and traditional Irish melodies - Pretty In Noise 

 Folk richness - Americana-UK 

The magic isn’t only in the music, but in its members…there is a kinship in their creativeness that translates into the songwriting, a fact that is apparent when listening to their latest album - TrunkSpace 

 "Traditional instrumentation, contemplative lyrics, and an honest, folksy sound; all of the elements of classic Americana - Mother Church Pew  

There is no denying that their upcoming studio album will be something special - Chimeo 

A talented bunch who will no doubt find fans…around the world - York Calling 

Excellently blended vocal harmonies, steady banjo picking, and flowing strings...Two Bird Stone‘s debut album is a good beginning for something special - The Indy Review 

 North Carolina/Nashville-based Two Bird Stone is different in that it often sounds like a Celtic band that strayed a bit far from home. Perhaps that’s the meaning of the band’s moniker–as in killing two birds (bluegrass and Celtic) with a single projectile...Two Bird Stone isn't the first band to use this formula, but they do it very well - Off-Center Views 

Today, Two Bird Stone released their debut album, Hands & Knees, via Wondermore Records/Soundly Music. Each song on the endearing album showcases the band’s reverence for the traditional as they forge their own style of timeless Americana -  each song heart-wrenching and heartwarming at once. The band was founded by string master Liam Thomas Bailey and features some of Nashville’s and New York’s finest musicians. Hands & Knees was co-produced by Bailey and friend and frequent collaborator Dan Rowe, who also contributed keys and vocals to the album. “This record was all about development,” Bailey told Wide Open Country for the album’s premiere. “I provided the song material and the band piled on as they came into the project. We’ve all played for many other artists professionally. Collaborations are second nature for us, but the secret sauce is the fact that we’ve known and loved each other for over 20 years. I hope folks find our music reassuring. We sing songs about love, hope, the nature of change, and the beauty of the experience change will provide.” 

Their music, fueled by Bailey’s contemporary Americana songwriting and the group’s deep appreciation for the traditional fiddle music of Ireland, Scandinavia, and North America, pays tribute to the many swirling cultures that make up the American identity. Two Bird Stone also carefully incorporates traditional melodies and musical tendencies of cultures abroad to reflect the dimensions of this land’s powerful diversity. In lieu of the preservation of traditional material in any strict sense, however, Two Bird Stone likes to function as a lens through which an audience gets a fresh look at the culture of traditional tune sharing and the instruments upon which we would generally hear them played. 

 WATCH: “THE 99 ft. Sarah Siskind & Kenny Vaughan”  

WATCH: “WHEN SOMEBODY CAN SEE YOUR SOUL”  

WATCH: “IF YOU WANNA COME BACK” 

WATCH: “HANDS & KNEES ft. Sarah Siskind” 

WATCH: “SHOEBOX MONEY”  

Before spinning off to form Two Bird Stone, Bailey was a highly sought-after Nashville studio and road musician; he also worked in commercial post-production with bandmate, Chad Kelly (accordion), a two-time Emmy Award nominee who has composed original music for numerous award-winning and critically acclaimed films and documentaries. Bailey and bandmate Judd Fuller (bass, mandolin, background vocals) traveled the world together for 11 years as members of Nashville country star Rodney Atkins’ touring band. Fuller has also toured and performed with Peter Wolf from The J. Geils Band, Bo Diddley, Carly Simon, and more. New York-based percussionist, composer, and educator Rohin Khemani rounded out the lineup. Known as an extremely versatile and eclectic musician, his sound can be heard on a wide variety of projects weaving through the worlds of jazz, world music, rock, folk, and electronica. Khemani was a founding member of Red Baraat and co-leads the band Surface To Air with guitarist Jonathan Goldberger and bassist Jonti Siman. He has performed for audiences at some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and festivals including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Monterey Jazz Festival, and more. 

HANDS & KNEES TRACK LIST 

HANDS AND KNEES 

SHOEBOX MONEY 

ME AND MY FRIENDS 

WAKE ME UP 

WHEN SOMEBODY CAN SEE YOUR SOUL 

IF YOU WANNA COME BACK 

THE 99 

I ALREADY KNOW WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND 

NEEDLE AND THREAD 

DRIVE IT ’TIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF 

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TWO BIRD STONE RELEASES NEW TRACK “WHEN SOMEBODY CAN SEE YOUR SOUL” VIA AMERICAN SONGWRITER

 TWO BIRD STONE RELEASES NEW TRACK  

“WHEN SOMEBODY CAN SEE YOUR SOUL”  

VIA AMERICAN SONGWRITER 

 DEBUT  LP HANDS & KNEES OUT SEPTEMBER 11TH  

VIA SOUNDLY MUSIC 

LISTEN: “WHEN SOMEBODY CAN SEE YOUR SOUL”  

Two Bird Stone has released their newest single, “When Somebody Can See Your Soul,” a track from their forthcoming debut album, Hands & Knees, out on September 11th via Soundly Music. “When listening to a band for the first time, it’s endearing to come to the realization that the music one hears projects a first impression far different than what one might have been perceived if the group’s credentials on paper had been viewed first,” says American Songwriter in their premiere. “The new quartet comes together with a slew of accolades in performance, supporting musician roles, widespread touring, and impactful composition. On the other, Two Bird Stone presents a new song that, as opposed to the star-studded iconography of the band’s collective resume, comes across innocent and emotionally warming as a someone who wears their heart on their sleeve.” “There is a deep and beautiful mystery in a soul’s ability to recognize another in an instant,” says frontman Liam Thomas Bailey says of the song’s inspiration. “While ‘When Somebody Can See Your Soul’ tells a familiar romantic story in line with the concept of ‘love at first sight,’ the spirit of the song suggests that this phenomenon is platonic as well.” 

Two Bird Stone is a dynamic new band founded by string master Bailey which features some of Nashville’s and New York’s finest musicians. “When Somebody Can See Your Soul” follows previously released singles “If You Wanna Come Back,” the album’s title track “Hands & Knees” featuring Sarah Siskind, and “Shoebox Money.” Hands & Knees was co-produced by Bailey and friend and frequent collaborator Dan Rowe, who also contributed keys and vocals to the album.  

LISTEN: “IF YOU WANNA COME BACK” 

WATCH: “HANDS & KNEES ft. Sarah Siskind”  

LISTEN: “HANDS & KNEES ft. Sarah Siskind" 

LISTEN: “SHOEBOX MONEY” 

The music of Two Bird Stone is fueled by Bailey’s contemporary Americana songwriting and the group’s deep appreciation for the traditional fiddle music of Ireland, Scandinavia, and North America. Paying tribute to the many swirling cultures that make up the American identity, Two Bird Stone also carefully incorporates traditional melodies and musical tendencies of cultures abroad to reflect the dimensions of this land’s powerful diversity. In lieu of the preservation of traditional material in any strict sense, Two Bird Stone likes to function as a lens through which an audience gets a fresh look at the culture of traditional tune sharing and the instruments upon which we would generally hear them played. 

Before spinning off to form Two Bird Stone, Bailey was a highly sought-after Nashville studio and road musician; he also worked in commercial post-production with bandmate, Chad Kelly (accordion), a two-time Emmy Award nominee who has composed original music for numerous award-winning and critically acclaimed films and documentaries. Bailey and bandmate Judd Fuller (bass, mandolin, background vocals) traveled the world together for 11 years as members of Nashville country star Rodney Atkins’ touring band. Fuller has also toured and performed with Peter Wolf from The J. Geils Band, Bo Diddley, Carly Simon, and more. New York-based percussionist, composer, and educator Rohin Khemani rounded out the lineup. Known as an extremely versatile and eclectic musician, his sound can be heard on a wide variety of projects weaving through the worlds of jazz, world music, rock, folk, and electronica. Khemani was a founding member of Red Baraat and co-leads the band Surface To Air Trio with guitarist Jonathan Goldberger and bassist Jonti Siman. He has performed for audiences at some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and festivals including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Monterey Jazz Festival, and more. 

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TWO BIRD STONE SHARES NEW SINGLE & ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING DEBUT LP

TWO BIRD STONE SHARES NEW SINGLE

 “IF YOU WANNA COME BACK” VIA FOLK RADIO UK 

DEBUT LP HANDS & KNEES OUT SEPTEMBER 11TH VIA SOUNDLY MUSIC

LISTEN: “IF YOU WANNA COME BACK”

Two Bird Stone is a dynamic new band founded by singer/songwriter Liam Thomas Bailey and featuring some of Nashville’s and New York’s finest musicians. The band formed in 2019 and will release their debut album, Hands & Knees, on September 11th via Soundly Music. “Just take a listen to ‘If You Wanna Come Back’ below whose gentle opener gradually builds in pace before hitting dance-pace, set off by a great Dirk Powell fiddle tune that will surely get your feet tapping,” said Folk Radio UK in their premiere of the track. “This story is told by a cheeky fellow who intends to convince his companion that his selfish absence is absolved by the depth of his return,” Bailey told Folk Radio UK. "The tenor of this track suggests that his love is true and that his commitment was fortified by his need to wander.” The satisfied mood of “If You Wanna Come Back” is reinforced by the bright and upbeat fiddle tune “Going Back To Fielden” by Dirk Powell that breaks after the hook. “If You Wanna Come Back” follows the release of  the album’s title track, featuring Sarah Siskind, and album track “Shoebox Money.”  Hands & Knees was co-produced by Bailey and friend and frequent collaborator Dan Rowe, who also contributed keys and vocals to the album. 

WATCH: “HANDS & KNEES ft. Sarah Siskind”

LISTEN: “HANDS & KNEES ft. Sarah Siskind"

LISTEN: “SHOEBOX MONEY”

The music of Two Bird Stone is fueled by Bailey’s contemporary Americana songwriting and the group’s deep appreciation for the traditional fiddle music of Ireland, Scandinavia and North America. Paying tribute to the many swirling cultures that make up the American identity, Two Bird Stone also carefully incorporates traditional melodies and musical tendencies of cultures abroad to reflect the dimensions of this land’s powerful diversity. In lieu of the preservation of traditional material in any strict sense, Two Bird Stone likes to function as a lens through which an audience gets a fresh look at the culture of traditional tune sharing and the instruments upon which we would generally hear them played.

Before spinning off to form Two Bird Stone, Bailey was a highly sought-after Nashville studio and road musician; he also worked in commercial post-production with bandmate, Chad Kelly (accordion), a two-time Emmy Award nominee who has composed original music for numerous award-winning and critically acclaimed films and documentaries. These include Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, an official selection of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and distributed by Roadside Attractions, Starz Network’s The Big Bad Swim, ESPN Films’ The Zen of Bobby V, and the 30 For 30 feature "The Third Man." He has also composed for HBO Documentary Films’ Andrew Jenks, Room 335, The Alzheimer’s Project, and the five-time Emmy Award-winning film, The Real McCoy. Bailey and bandmate Judd Fuller (bass, mandolin, background vocals) traveled the world together for 11 years as members of Nashville country star Rodney Atkins’ touring band. Fuller has also toured and performed with Peter Wolf from The J. Geils Band, Bo Diddley, Entrain, and Carly Simon. New York-based percussionist, composer, and educator Rohin Khemani rounded out the lineup. Known as an extremely versatile and eclectic musician, his sound can be heard on a wide variety of projects weaving through the worlds of jazz, world music, rock, folk and electronica. Khemani was a founding member of Red Baraat and co-leads the band Surface to Air Trio with guitarist Jonathan Goldberger and bassist Jonti Siman. He has performed for audiences at some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and festivals including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Sauti Za Busara in Zanzibar, Tanzania, The Monterey Jazz Festival, The London 2012 Olympic Games, and Peter Gabriel's WOMAD Festivals in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

HANDS & KNEES TRACKLIST

HANDS AND KNEES

SHOEBOX MONEY

ME AND MY FRIENDS

WAKE ME UP

WHEN SOMEBODY CAN SEE YOUR SOUL

IF YOU WANNA COME BACK

THE 99

I ALREADY KNOW WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND

NEEDLE AND THREAD

DRVIE IT ’TIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF

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