49 Winchester

Zero Mile PresentsLeavin' This Holler Tour

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Last October, while standing onstage in front of 20,000 people at London’s 02 Arena, itdawned on 49 Winchester lead singer/guitarist Isaac Gibson that on the same day,exactly 10 years ago, he formed the rapidly rising alt-country band.“There’s been nothing in my life that’s ever lasted a decade,” Gibson says. “We had justgotten out of high school when we played our first show — 10 years later we’re openingfor Luke Combs at the O2 Arena.”On the heels of Combs’ European tour, 49 Winchester has been selling out storiedvenues across America, including a wildly successful Canadian run alongside Corb Lund.And, in celebration of these recent milestones, comes the release of 49 Winchester’slatest album, Leavin’ This Holler.“We were on a slow simmer for a lot of years before things really started to pick up withour last record Fortune Favors the Bold,” Gibson says. “And this new album is going todo it even bigger.”Leavin’ This Holler is 49 Winchester’s fifth studio album, and second collaborative workwith Virginia-native producer Stewart Myers. In addition, the project also features theCzech National Symphony Orchestra, singer-songwriter Maggie Antone on backingvocals, fiddler Philip Bowen, and guitarist Cole Chafin. Chafin is not only the guitar techfor 49 Winchester, he’s also the younger brother of the band’s founding member andbassist, Chase Chafin.“We take influence from a lot of different avenues,” Gibson says. “We don’t shy awayfrom any of the music we like.”Being in front of massive audiences, all eager to witness 49 Winchester’s raucous, livewire shows, Gibson felt it was a moment where he could honestly reflect on thehard-earned, unrelenting determination and grit within the band that’s brought them tothis current juncture of increasing notoriety.“It’s a testament to the uncommon fact that we’re musicians from a very specific place inthe world,” Gibson says. “And it’s a testament to viewing each other more as family thanas friends.”Hailing from Castlewood, Virginia (population: 2.045) in the desolate backwoods ofSouthern Appalachia — a place where opportunity seldom knocks — 49 Winchestercame to fruition when Gibson, his childhood best friend, Chafin, and his hometowncrony, guitarist Bus Shelton, decided to step off the front porch (on Winchester Street)and take their music to whatever stage would have ’em.“It’s always been a family affair,” Gibson says. “When you can look at it that way, aslifelong friends and not business associates or hired guns, you can look at it through adifferent lens, which just lends itself to longevity.”Since its formation, 49 Winchester has fiercely retained this inner resolve to transcendone’s lot in life with a reckless abandon that’s led to widespread acclaim and fandom inthe country, Americana and rock realms.“We’re happy to be doing what we’re doing and never could have imagined doing it onthis scale,” Gibson says. “Everyday we’re out there is a blessing for us.”Captured in a handful studios around the country whenever there was a rare momentbetween relentless touring schedules — including recording stints at White Star Sound(Louisa, Virginia), Pet Moose (Richmond, Virginia) and Echo Mountain (Asheville,North Carolina), as well as Nashville’s Blackbird and Front Stage — Leavin’ This Holleris that signature 49 Winchester sound of rollicking country and searing rock music, butwith a matured approach this go-round.“We’ve all grown a lot in our personal lives since Fortune Favors the Bold,” Gibson says.“Several of us have started families, and that’s kind of played into the lyrical themes —things are a little different with this record.”Beyond its upbeat country tempos (“Hillbilly Happy”) and sorrowful ballads (“Tulsa”),whirlwind guitar riffs (“Make It Count”) and rumbling vocals (“Traveling Band”),Leavin’ This Holler offers up a more focused sense of self — this new, bountiful level ofintent and purpose.“Each album captures a kind of different season in my life,” Gibson says. “In terms ofwhat I’m dealing with, what lessons I’m learning, what lessons I’m failing to learnsometimes.”Both “Fast Asleep” and “Anchor” incorporate the Czech National Symphony Orchestra,with the stirring melodies showcasing Gibson’s voice erupting into the ether of anunknown tomorrow.“We love the string arrangements from those great country acts of the 1960s, 70s and80s,” Gibson says. “We wanted to explore every possible sound we could on this record.No stone left unturned sonically — we got it exactly where we wanted it.”Now with a decade under its belt, 49 Winchester is also going through this full circle ofemotions and sentiments as of late. Still calling the rural countryside of Castlewood,Virginia, home, Gibson shakes his head in appreciation and gratitude for the simplethings in life, which, as you get older, become the most important.“There’s no place like home — it’s a constant source of inspiration,” Gibson says. “I’ll beriding down some backcountry road and there’s just something about that movement,that hum of the motor, and the thoughts running through your mind that spark a song.”With Leavin’ This Holler hitting the streets, 49 Winchester is gearing up for moreworldwide touring featuring several arena gigs with Tyler Childers and their debut atBonnaroo.And, in a highly-anticipated appearance, 49 Winchester will also be headlining thefamed Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion — a homecoming festival of sorts for the band,who played some of its earliest gigs at the renowned gathering.“We’ve all just come along so far as musicians and as friends,” Gibson says. “The way wethink musically has changed, the way we perform has changed — we’ve just grown andevolved." 

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