Sherman Holmes In AP, MCR Next Week!

Sherman Holmes of The Holmes Brothers  The Richmond Sessions Reviewed In AP ​ Performing On Music City Roots Next Week Special Guests Include Joan Osborne, Rob Ickes & Sammy Shelor

Northport N.Y. - We are very excited to share with you that the AP has just published its review of the just released The Richmond Sessions. Click on the cover to check it out! On Wednesday Aug. 2, Sherman will be bringing his band with Rob Ickes to the syndicated radio program Music City Roots. The show should air the following week. Click the photo for more info.    This past Friday, Sherman Holmes released his first solo recording in his 50+ year career. The Richmond Sessions by The Sherman Holmes Project carries on the spirit of the Holmes Brothers by re-imagining songs and making them their own. The record maintains a bluesgrass/gospel vibe throughout that surprises and delights. Fans of the Holmes Brothers will relish in this fine recording. Clarion Ledger The project is flawlessly rendered, The spirit of the Holmes Brothers lives on! - Elmore Magazine A one of a kind record that’s just going to blow your mind, killer stuff throughout! - Midwest Record Sherman Holmes' voice contains a lifetime of soul.  We are so lucky we still have him with us! - Joan Osborne             Click The Photo to Watch A 5 Minute Video Bio Of The Richmond Sessions                                                                      Photo: Pat Jarrett/Virginia Humanities  Sherman Holmes’ solo debut The Richmond Sessions can’t help being a milestone: It’s the esteemed singer and bassist’s first recording since the passing of his brother and musical partners, Wendell Holmes and Popsy Dixon, both in 2015. But his solo debut, dedicated to the memories of Wendell and Popsy, is no somber affair. The blend of bluegrass, gritty rock & roll and joyful gospel will be familiar from Holmes Brothers days. And with some of his strongest vocals on record, the album shows Sherman is still an artist in his prime. Long time friend, Joan Osborne, duets with Holmes on the Dan Penn classic, “Dark End of the Street.” Other songs include The Band's "Don't Do It," Credence's "Green River" and Ben Harper's "Homeless Child." “Sounds pretty good for a 77-year-old, doesn’t it?” Holmes laughs. “I was overjoyed to do this, because I didn’t know how I was going to restart my career. We chose a good collection of songs that we wanted to do—We got some gospel in there, and some bluegrass. It’s a good mix of the Americana music, as I like to call it.” Produced by Jon Lohman, Virginia State Folklorist and Director of the Virginia Folklife Program at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, The Richmond Sessions draws from Holmes’ longstanding Virginia roots. Lohman made the new album a Virginia-style family affair, bringing in guests like the Ingramettes—Richmond’s “first family of gospel” of 50 years standing—and instrumentalists like dobro master Rob Ickes, twice nominated for Grammy Awards; and Sammy Shelor, multi-time IBMA banjoist of the year. Look for Sherman to hit the road for his first tour as a solo artist. “I’m really looking forward to getting out there,” he says. “That’s my life, man.” Sherman Holmes Project Tour Dates ​ August 2 - Music City Roots Taping, Nashville TN ​ Sept. 1 - Joe Wilson Memorial Festival, Galax, Virginia ​ Sept. 2 - Song of The Mountains Taping, Marion VA ​ October 14 - Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond VA   ***

M.C. Records artist: The Sherman Holmes Project - The Richmond Sessions - New Release Review

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (July 21, 2017), The Richmond Sessions, by The Sherman Holmes Project and it's quite good. This is Sherman's first recordings since the death of his partners in music, Wendell Holmes and Popsy Dixon in 2015 and it has new breath. Opening with the traditional, Rock Of Ages, Holmes is joined by Rob Ickes on dobro, Jared Pool on mandolin, Sammy Shelor on banjo Jacob Eller on bass, and David Van Deventer on fiddle for a cool bluegrass track. Continuing in the rural vein, Vince Gill's Lisa Jane is up next showing a blend of soul and country. Balancing his own vocals with a jazzy electric guitar riff, dobro riffs and fiddle riffs this track keeps it cool. On Holland/ Dozier team's Don't Do It, Holmes uses somewhat of The Band's arrangement with it's cool rural funk. Stuart Hamlin's addition on piano on this track is super and the Snappy drumming of Clarence Walters really highlights the super backing vocals by Almeta Ingram-Miller, Cheryl Maroney and Ann Cunningham. Very nice. One of my favorite tracks on the release, I Want Jesus, really embraces the vitality of Holmes vocals with super backing vocals by Ingram-Miller, Maroney and Cunningham and the smooth dobro work of Ickes. Never thought of the blend of bluegrass and blues on Breaking Up Somebody's Home but here it is and it works. With mandolin, banjo and fiddle solos, there's no denying it's rural heritage. In a duet with Joan Osborne, Holmes lays out the classic Dark End Of The Street and a cool guitar solo by Pool is carried by DJ Harrison on B3. Traditional track, Wide River is another of my favorites with the strong lead by Holmes and beautiful backing by Ingram-Miller, Maroney and Cunningham with Hamlin on piano. Excellent! Wrapping the release is Ben Harper's Homeless Child. Holmes, Cunningham and Maroney really blend nicely with Jon Lohman on harp, Walters on drums, Shelor on banjo, Pool on Mandolin Van Deventer on fiddle and Ickes on dobro. Solid closer for a real cool release. 

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Sherman Holmes of The Holmes Brothers 1st Solo Record The Richmond Sessions Streets July 21 ​ Special Guests Include Joan Osborne, Rob Ickes & Sammy Shelor World Cafe, Mountain Stage, Music City Roots & Song Of The Mountain Booked

Northport N.Y. - On July 21, Sherman Holmes will release his first solo recording in his 50+ year career. The Richmond Sessions by The Sherman Holmes Project carries on the spirit of the Holmes Brothers by re-imagining songs and making them their own. The record will be released by M.C. Records and maintains a bluesgrass/gospel vibe throughout that surprises and delights. A couple of weeks ago Sherman taped a World Cafe session and this Sunday he'll be performing on Mountain Stage! You can watch him live at 7PM ET,  http://www.mountainstage.org/. Next month he heads to Nashville to record a Music City Roots session and in September a visit to the television program Songs of the Mountain. More here, https://songofthemountains.org/ If you would like to listen to The Richmond Sessions you can via Airplay Direct, click the image. The project is flawlessly rendered, The spirit of the Holmes Brothers lives on! - Elmore Magazine A one of a kind record that’s just going to blow your mind, killer stuff throughout! - Midwest Record Sherman Holmes' voice contains a lifetime of soul.  We are so lucky we still have him with us! - Joan Osborne Sherman Holmes’ solo debut The Richmond Sessions can’t help being a milestone: It’s the esteemed singer and bassist’s first recording since the passing of his brother and musical partners, Wendell Holmes and Popsy Dixon, both in 2015. But his solo debut, dedicated to the memories of Wendell and Popsy, is no somber affair. The blend of bluegrass, gritty rock & roll and joyful gospel will be familiar from Holmes Brothers days. And with some of his strongest vocals on record, the album shows Sherman is still an artist in his prime. Long time friend, Joan Osborne, duets with Holmes on the Dan Penn classic, “Dark End of the Street.” Other songs include The Band's "Don't Do It," Credence's "Green River" and Ben Harper's "Homeless Child." Click The Photo to Watch A 5 Minute Video Bio Of The Richmond Sessions Photo: Pat Jarrett/Virginia Humanities  “Sounds pretty good for a 77-year-old, doesn’t it?” Holmes laughs. “I was overjoyed to do this, because I didn’t know how I was going to restart my career. We chose a good collection of songs that we wanted to do—We got some gospel in there, and some bluegrass. It’s a good mix of the Americana music, as I like to call it.” Produced by Jon Lohman, Virginia State Folklorist and Director of the Virginia Folklife Program at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, The Richmond Sessions draws from Holmes’ longstanding Virginia roots. Lohman made the new album a Virginia-style family affair, bringing in guests like the Ingramettes—Richmond’s “first family of gospel” of 50 years standing—and instrumentalists like dobro master Rob Ickes, twice nominated for Grammy Awards; and Sammy Shelor, multi-time IBMA banjoist of the year. Look for Sherman to hit the road for his first tour as a solo artist. “I’m really looking forward to getting out there,” he says. “That’s my life, man.” Sherman Holmes Project Tour Dates ​ July 13 - Summer Arts Festival, Huntington NY ​ July 16 - Mountain Stage Taping, Charleston WV ​ August 2 - Music City Roots Taping, Nashville TN ​ Sept. 1 - Joe Wilson Memorial Festival, Galax, Virginia ​ Sept. 2 - Song of The Mountains Taping, Marion VA ​ October 14 - Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond VA   ***

Sherman Holmes 1st Solo Record

Sherman Holmes of The Holmes Brothers 1st Solo Record The Richmond Sessions Mailing This Week Street Date Is July 21 ​ Special Guests Include Joan Osborne, Rob Ickes & Sammy Shelor World Cafe, Mountain Stage, Music City Roots & Songs Of The Mountain Booked Northport N.Y. - On July 21, Sherman Holmes will release his first solo recording in his 50+ year career. The Richmond Sessions by The Sherman Holmes Project carries on the spirit of the Holmes Brothers by re-imagining songs and making them their own. The record will be released by M.C. Records and maintains a bluesgrass/gospel vibe throughout that surprises and delights. We'll be mailing CDs this week to media. Scroll down for Sherman's tour dates.  Sherman Holmes’ solo debut The Richmond Sessions can’t help being a milestone: It’s the esteemed singer and bassist’s first recording since the passing of his brother and musical partners, Wendell Holmes and Popsy Dixon, both in 2015. But his solo debut, dedicated to the memories of Wendell and Popsy, is no somber affair. The blend of bluegrass, gritty rock & roll and joyful gospel will be familiar from Holmes Brothers days. And with some of his strongest vocals on record, the album shows Sherman is still an artist in his prime. Long time friend, Joan Osborne, duets with Holmes on the Dan Penn classic, “Dark End of the Street.” Other songs include The Band's "Don't Do It," Credence's "Green River" and Ben Harper's "Homeless Child." Click The Photo to Watch A 5 Minute Video Bio Of The Richmond Sessions Photo: Pat Jarrett/Virginia Humanities Sherman Holmes' voice contains a lifetime of soul.  We are so lucky we still have him with us! - Joan Osborne “Sounds pretty good for a 77-year-old, doesn’t it?” Holmes laughs. “I was overjoyed to do this, because I didn’t know how I was going to restart my career. We chose a good collection of songs that we wanted to do—We got some gospel in there, and some bluegrass. It’s a good mix of the Americana music, as I like to call it.” Click The Cover to Listen To The Richmond Sessions Photo: Pat Jarrett/Virginia Humanities Produced by Jon Lohman, Virginia State Folklorist and Director of the Virginia Folklife Program at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, The Richmond Sessions draws from Holmes’ longstanding Virginia roots. Lohman made the new album a Virginia-style family affair, bringing in guests like the Ingramettes—Richmond’s “first family of gospel” of 50 years standing—and instrumentalists like dobro master Rob Ickes, twice nominated for Grammy Awards; and Sammy Shelor, multi-time IBMA banjoist of the year. Another notable guest is long time friend of the Holmes Brothers, Joan Osborne, who duets with Holmes on the Dan Penn classic, “Dark End of the Street.” Look for Sherman to hit the road for his first tour as a solo artist. “I’m really looking forward to getting out there,” he says. “That’s my life, man.” Sherman Holmes Project Tour Dates June 21 - Tapping World Cafe Session ​ June 23 - River and Roots Festival, Berryville Virginia ​ July 13 - Summer Arts Festival, Huntington NY ​ July 16 - Mountain Stage Taping, Charleston WV ​ August 2 - Music City Roots Taping, Nashville TN ​ Sept. 1 - Joe Wilson Memorial Festival, Galax, Virginia ​ Sept. 2 - Song of The Mountains Taping, Marion VA ​ October 14 - Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond VA         ***

June 23 - River and Roots Festival, Berryville Virginia

July 13 - Summer Arts Festival, Huntington NY

July 16 - Mountain Stage Taping, Charleston WV

August 2  -  Music City Roots Taping, Nashville TN

Sept. 1 - Joe Wilson Memorial Festival, Galax, Virginia

Sept. 2 - Song of The Mountains Taping, Marion VA

October 14 - Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond VA

June 23 - River and Roots Festival, Berryville Virginia

July 13 - Summer Arts Festival, Huntington NY

July 16 - Mountain Stage Taping, Charleston WV

August 2  -  Music City Roots Taping, Nashville TN

Sept. 1 - Joe Wilson Memorial Festival, Galax, Virginia

Sept. 2 - Song of The Mountains Taping, Marion VA

October 14 - Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond VA

June 23 - River and Roots Festival, Berryville Virginia

July 13 - Summer Arts Festival, Huntington NY

July 16 - Mountain Stage Taping, Charleston WV

August 2  -  Music City Roots Taping, Nashville TN

Sept. 1 - Joe Wilson Memorial Festival, Galax, Virginia

Sept. 2 - Song of The Mountains Taping, Marion VA

October 14 - Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond VA