Longtime friends from the Philadelphia area, members of the band US Rails will release a new record "Southern Canon" at all shows on their upcoming Philly regional tour, band member Ben Arnold said.
The album includes 13 new, original tunes by Arnold and band members Scott Bricklin, Tom Gillam, Joseph Parsons and one from drummer Matt Muir -- a Pottstown native.
"Southern Canon" was recorded last year in Germany.
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The band's U.S. tour will begin at the 50th Anniversary Philadelphia Folk Festival Aug. 19.
Every member of the group sings and writes songs, Arnold said and added the band has a folk rock, gospel, blues and Beatles-inspired sound.
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The band members have fun when they perform.
“I think that comes across on stage,” he said.
Listen to some samples of the new record at the group's Reverbnation page.
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US Rails upcoming tour:
Aug. 19 - Schwenksville
Aug. 20 - West Chester
Aug. 21 - Pottstown
Aug. 23 - Exton
Aug. 25 - Wilmington, Del.
Aug. 26 - Phoenixville
Aug. 27 - Morrisville
Aug. 27 - Newton Square
Aug. 28 - New York, N.Y.
Sept. 1 - Asbury Park, N.J.
Sept. 2 - Jim Thorpe
Sept. 3 - Philadelphia
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