Zach Deputy w/ The Ries Brothers $15/20

Zach Deputy (JAM/LOOPING) On his new release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), Zach Deputy demonstrates his extraordinary ability to perform and record in multiple contexts and conveys the sensibilities of a mature singer/songwriter. Another Day offers another look at Zach Deputy and seeks to help him cross over into other audiences. Rich with ballads and mid-tempo songs, the music on this recording is best described as soulful rhythm and blues, with flavors of Al Green, Taj Mahal and Stevie Wonder emerging in the swells, changes and modulations of the music, in the voice and even in the lyrical content. The record will appeal to fans of contemporary artists like Jack Johnson and Amos Lee, but the origins of the style and feel remain classic. Another Day is an appropriately titled album, and it is truly an album in the classic sense—a collection of songs that come from the same time and place, inspired by the same muse. Reflective and introspective, it provides a glimpse at the soul of an artist and the depth of a songwriter. Full of hope and anticipation of the promise of another day, a new day, it is a pivotal point in the career of a touring musician. Whereas it is a departure for Zach Deputy, it is one that he feels confident his fans can relate to, but it isn’t the end in itself. Deputy’s multi-faceted diamond gets one side polished in this offering, and it is a side that will shine brightly for a new audience.

w/ The Ries Brothers (ROCK) The Ries Brothers (pronounced ”Rees”) are a brother duo that writes and performs their original material influenced by their love of rock, blues, funk, and reggae, They recently completed their second tour opening for the legendary band CHICAGO. Their first 10 city tour with CHICAGO in the fall of 2014 included a performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The Ries Brothers have also opened for Daughtry, Los Lonely Boys, REO Speedwagon, Little River Band, Firefall, the Edgar Winter Band, The Family Stone, and Rick Derringer as well as touring with MIGGS. Older brother Charlie (19) handles the lead vocals while simultaneously playing the drums and keyboard bass. The duo’s full sound is a result of Charlie’s unique ability to do this. Kevin (16) plays guitar, provides background vocals and is the co-writer on many of their original songs. For the past five years they have played their original music and creative covers extensively throughout the Central Florida area as well as making appearances at the House of Blues & Viper Room in Los Angeles. In the summer of 2013, the boys were 2 of only 25 performers ages 14-21 selected from the state of Florida to participate in the exclusive Los Angeles Grammy Museum’s Music Revolution Project. In summer 2014 the boys were part of the Van’s Warped Tour at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Ries Brothers were recently named by The Tampa Bay Times as one of their favorite artists of 2014. Their first EP “Hearts Collide” was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Warren Huart. They are currently working on a full album of original music produced in Tampa, Florida by Don Miggs with an expected release in Summer 2015.