The Sweet Tea Project | |
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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 are an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.
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). [1]
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. [2] 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. [3]
The Sweet Tea Project's debut album, Devils 'n Darlins, was released on September 3, 2013 by 429 Records. [4] The album's first single, "Love Won't Bring Us Down," was released on August 13. [5] 429 Records noted the single received strong airplay in markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston. [6]
In June 2015, a music video for the track "Just As I Am" was released. [7]
In February 2017, it was announced that Roland hired Tony Caporale, the TwinBear Management founder and CEO, as the band's new manager. [8]
The Sweet Tea Project's second album, Alder Lane Farm, was released on October 6, 2017. [9] An official music video for the track "Evangeline" was released on September 29. [10]
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." [3]
Year | Title |
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2013 |
Devils 'n Darlins
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2017 | Alder Lane Farm |
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.