Thursday, August 7, 2014

Asheville Band Releases 2nd CD

Press Release for Immediate Release

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Asheville, NC, and Knoxville, TN, August 7th 2014

On September 4th, 2014, Asheville-based cello-guitar folk rock duo The Wilhelm Brothers is releasing their second CD. It is the recording of a high-energy 5-song live radio show on WDVX Blue Plate Special from April 2013. The tracks were mastered by Rachel Alina (credits include Katy Perry, Mika), who had already mastered the Eastern-US touring band's first release in spring of 2013. The official release is happening - appropriately - at yet another performance of The Wilhelm Brothers on the Knoxville TN radio's lunch hour show, which is open to the public at the Knoxville Visitor Center.

After playing as many as 217 shows in 2013, the bands' lead singer Chris Wilhelm says: "We feel like this live recording is a great snapshot of that year." It includes live versions of previously released songs as well as two unreleased songs. In the evening of the release day, the release party will be held near Knoxville. "The Bunk House in Bulls Gap is one of our favorite venues: great people in a rustic listening room setting. Just perfect," adds cellist Cristof Ensslin. Doors open at 7, show is at 8, $5 cover.

Until August 17th, The Wilhelm Brothers are asking backers for pledges to fund the CD release via a Kickstarter-campaign. Besides the CD (physical copy or download), the rewards include artisan bread and vegan chocolate cakes made by passionate baker Ensslin. Also available are songwriting sessions with the band's main songwriter Wilhelm. Full campaign details are available under http://kck.st/1p2giWH.


The Wilhelm Brothers - Folk Rock with Cello Infusion:
There was chemistry and musical sparks flying when The Wilhelm Brothers Chris Wilhelm (guitar/lead vocals) and Cristof Ensslin (cello/vocal harmonies/tamburin) hit off their first note together at a recording session for the song Trail Of The Lonesome Pine in early 2012. Since then, they have been sharing the same dream: to play for crowds of 10,000 and more. The Asheville NC area-based duo's energy is focused on this vision, playing over 200 shows per year. Highlights on their journey so far are recording their debut EP Lay Your Burden Down with Lenny Kravitz-producer Henry Hirsch (other credits inlcude Mick Jagger, Lionel Richie, Madonna), opening for nationally and internationally known artist such as Takenobu, David LaMotte and The Westbound Rangers, and receiving radio airplay including getting their own Pandora Radio channel. http://www.thewilhelmbrothers.com

Media Contact:
Cristof Ensslin
828-398-4701
thewilhelmbrothers@gmail.com
Online Press Kit: http://www.thewilhelmbrothers.com/p/epk-for-venuesmedia.html
The Wilhelm Brothers LLC, 95B Rutherford Rd., Candler NC 28715

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