The Everybodyfields
American musical group
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the everybodyfields was an indie folk/alt-country band from Johnson City, Tennessee.[1] The band was co-founded and fronted by Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews who met in 1999 while working at a summer camp.[2] They were joined by dobroist David Richey.[3] After Richey's departure, electric guitarist Megan McCormick joined the band;[3] followed by fiddler Megan Gregory and drummer Travis Kammeyer. They were succeeded by keyboardist Josh Oliver, pedal steel player Tom Pryor, and drummer Jamie Cook.
Ramseur Records
the everybodyfields | |
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Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews of the everybodyfields at The Festival Essex in Concord, NC | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–2009, 2011 |
| Labels | Captain Mexico Records Ramseur Records |
| Past members | Jill Andrews, Sam Quinn, Tom Pryor, Josh Oliver, Jamie Cook, Megan McCormick, David Richey, Megan Gregory |
the everybodyfields combined country, folk, bluegrass, rock and roll, and Americana to produce a unique sound that Harp Magazine called "stompin’ and twangin’ in world-class style."[4] Sam Quinn's song "T.V.A." from Halfway There: Electricity and the South won 1st place in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest 2005 at Merlefest.[5] "Lonely Anywhere," from the album Nothing is Okay, was chosen by NPR as Song Of The Day for 29 February 2008.[6] The band was the focus of increasing attention as a representative of the alternative country genre. They were chosen to play at Bonnaroo, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and Twangfest in 2008.[7]
On June 5, 2009, the everybodyfields posted an announcement on their website that they were disbanding in order for Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews to pursue their respective solo careers.[8]
In September 2011, reunion shows were held at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots festival and at Music City Roots.[9][10]
Members
- Jill Andrews (vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar)
- Sam Quinn (vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar)
- Josh Oliver (keyboard, guitar)
- Tom Pryor (pedal steel)
- Jamie Cook (drums)
Former
- David Richey (vocals, dobro)
- Megan McCormick (vocals, lap steel, electric guitar)
- Megan Gregory (vocals, fiddle)
- Andrew Kelly (vocals, electric guitar, mandolin)
- Travis Kammeyer (drums)
- Angela Oudean (vocals, fiddle)
- Emma O'Donnell (fiddle)
Discography
- Halfway There: Electricity and the South (2004)
- Plague of Dreams (2005)
- Nothing is Okay (2007)