ASHEVILLE, NC – February 18, 2012 – The harmony-laden ballads of Underhill Rose, western North Carolina’s “Heartfelt Country Soul” trio, will soar throughout the region when the ladies head east for shows in Lexington and Carrboro. The Station at Southern Rail (201-C East Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510) is their first stop, with a performance slated for Thursday, February 23rd at 10:00pm. The two-show trek will conclude with the band’s second 2012 appearance at High Rock Outfitters (13 S. Main Street, Lexington, NC 27292) on Friday, February 24th, opening for the John Stickley Project at 9pm.

Known for their unique ability to blend Americana, bluegrass, R&B, country, and roots music, Underhill Rose features prolific, soul-baring compositions from Eleanor Underhill, the sultry voiced banjo picker and Molly Rose, the group’s guitarist with a soaring vocal range and dazzling stage presence. The addition of upright bass player and backing vocalist Salley Williamson has transformed the band into an all-female trio. The group’s distinctive sound has been called “effortlessly smooth” by No Depression Magazine and described as “dusty country soul with gorgeous vocal arrangements...filled with acoustic strings and pastoral melodies" by the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Underhill Rose recently celebrated the release of the music video for “Who Brought the Sun,” a fan-favorite song from their new album. The video marks an important step in the band’s evolution and has brought Underhill Rose full-circle. Their debut, self-titled album was released last year, being ranked in top 20 of “WNCW’s 2011 Regional Releases” and added to Pandora radio. The 2012 tour will continue with stops in Roanoke and Floyd, Virginia; Thomas and Charleston, West Virginia; Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida; and an appearance in Greenville, South Carolina.

For additional information on the Underhill Rose show at the Station at Southern Rail, visit thestationcarrboro.com. For details on the High Rock Outfitters appearance and a complete listing of tour dates, please visit underhillrose.com, facebook.com/underhillrose or follow the band @UnderhillRose.

ASHEVILLE, NC - January 30, 2011 - The “Heartfelt Country Soul” sound of Underhill Rose will be heard in Lexington this Friday, February 3, 2012, when the trio brings their tour to High Rock Outfitters for a 9:00pm show. 

Underhill Rose is the creation of Molly and Eleanor, who have become known for their ability to weave their voices into beautiful harmonies. The group’s sound is a charming blend of Americana, R&B, bluegrass and roots music, which has been called “effortlessly smooth” by No Depression Magazine and described as “dusty country soul with gorgeous vocal arrangements...filled with acoustic strings and pastoral melodies" by the Asheville Citizen-Times.

The debut, self-titled album from Underhill Rose was released last year, being ranked in the top 20 of “WNCW’s 2011 Regional Releases” and added to Pandora radio. The trio’s 2012 tour will continue with stops in Roanoke, Virginia; Thomas and Charleston, West Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Jacksonville, Florida; and a return trip to South Carolina for an appearance in Greenville. The group also plans to release its first music video of the fan favorite, “Who Brought the Sun,” in February

For additional information on Underhill Rose and a complete listing of tour dates, please visit underhillrose.com, facebook.com/underhillrose or follow the band @UnderhillRose. Tickets for the show at High Rock Outfitters are $5 available at the door.

Molly had the chance to speak with Jessica Fischer before the band played Bristol last week. Here's what went down. Thanks, Kingsport Times-News

Underhill Rose finished 2011 with an action-packed day, making appearances on Friday in both Asheville and Charlotte, NC. During the morning, Eleanor and Molly visited my workplace, Open Hearts Art Center, a day program for adults with disabilities. We taught a music workshop there and Open Hearts students loved singing and dancing along with the band. 

Later that evening, we loaded my 4-Runner to the brim with equipment and instruments (an upright bass takes up a lot of space!) and headed East to play a show at Thomas Street Tavern in Charlotte. Thomas Street Tavern was a great venue. We were happy to see a crowded house of new faces mixed with some steadfast fans. The establishment also has a sweet heated outdoor patio with several different spaces…a second bar, a deck with a fire ring, and my favorite, ping pong tables, which I enjoyed during the set break.

With a Southeastern tour beginning in January, Underhill Rose is gearing up for a big 2012. We are so grateful to you, our fans, and we wish you all a prosperous New Year. See you on the road! - Salley

Photo from Open Hearts Art Center: https://www.facebook.com/openhearts

ASHEVILLE, NC - December 18, 2011 - The debut album from Underhill Rose, the heartfelt country soul trio, has officially been added to Pandora, the leading personalized radio service. The addition has led to the creation of Underhill Rose Radio on Pandora, featuring the group's music along with a mixture of songs from artists with a similar style and sound. The announcement comes at the onset of the group's 2012 tour. 

"I can't tell you how happy we are to be a part of Pandora," said banjo picker and vocalist Eleanor Underhill. "Not only do we have our own online radio station, but listeners will also be able to find us by listening to other stations." The excitement was shared by guitarist and vocalist Molly Rose. "We've made so many great advances in our career this year and I think our addition to Pandora closes out 2011 and gets us ready for our 2012 tour in a big way!"

The self-titled, debut album was recorded at Little Tree Studios in Avondale Estates, Ga. and released in May, spotlighting the unique fusion of Americana, bluegrass, R&B, and roots music, that the Asheville, N.C. band has become known for. Featuring original compositions from co-founders Eleanor Underhill of Williamsburg, Va. and Atlanta's Molly Rose, the album showcases the harmonizing trio's influences and mountain music sensibility.  All 11 original tracks from the Underhill Rose release have been added to the online radio site.

Eleanor and Molly begin their 2012 tour in eastern Tennessee in January with new Underhill Rose stand-up bass player Salley Williamson. The band is set to play the first of a two show weekend at Knoxville’s Preservation Pub 2nd Floor Speakeasy on Thursday, January 12th at 8:00pm, followed by a performance at Machiavelli’s in Bristol on Friday, January 13th at 9:00pm. 

For a complete listing of tour dates and additional information on Underhill Rose please visit underhillrose.com, facebook.com/underhillrose, or follow the band on Twitter @UnderhillRose.

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ASHEVILLE, NC- December 15, 2011 -A pristine blend of Americana, bluegrass, R&B, and roots music will be heard across eastern Tennessee when Underhill Rose, an all-female trio from North Carolina, launches its 2012 tour in The Volunteer State. The band is set to play the first of a two show weekend at Knoxville’s Preservation Pub 2nd Floor Speakeasy on Thursday, January 12th at 8:00pm, followed by a trek northwest on Friday, January 13th at 9:00pm for a performance at Machiavelli’s in Bristol. 

Led by Eleanor Underhill, a sultry voiced banjo picker and Molly Rose, a powerful songstress with a dazzling stage presence, the trio captures a unique fusion of styles and harmonies with a true mountain sentiment. The announcement of the first 2012 dates is an important step for Underhill Rose, according to Molly. “What a great way to begin the New Year! Starting in Tennessee, with an opportunity to extend our following in the region is a dream being realized,” she said. “I cannot wait to share our music and stories with everyone.”

Coming off of a fruitful year in 2011, Eleanor says the group is ready to capitalize on its success. “Underhill Rose made a lot of great strides this year,” she said. “We released our first album, played a number of high profile shows, and solidified our organization with new management, booking agents, and a publicist. We’re ready to take this foundation and ‘make some noise’ next year.” The addition of Salley Williamson, an upright bass player, has transformed the female duo to a trio. “We’re very lucky to have Salley,” said Molly. “She has brought something special to the band and I look forward to hitting the road with her next year.” 

In addition to the shows in Tennessee, the Underhill Rose has announced concert dates in Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina; Roanoke, Virginia; Thomas, West Virginia; and a coveted showcase appearance at the Carolina ShowFest in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group also plans to release its first music video of the fan favorite, “Who Brought the Sun,” in the beginning of 2012. 

For a complete listing of tour dates and additional information on Underhill Rose please visit underhillrose.com,facebook.com/underhillrose or follow the band on Twitter@UnderhillRose.