Red Sky July
Red Sky July
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Red Sky July are husband and wife duo Ally Mcerlaine (Texas) and Shelly Poole (Alisha’s Attic) along with esteemed vocalist Haley Glennie-Smith.
The band’s sound is a blend of Alt-Folk, Country and Americana which has seen them gain considerable airplay, including being playlisted on BBC Radio 2.
The band, who’s achievements were recognised at the Scottish Music Awards where they were presented with a prestigious Tartan Clef Award, have toured extensively as well as appearing as special guests of the likes of Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, 10CC, Tom Jones, Jools Holland and more. They have performed at some of the UK’s most renowned festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, T in the Park and C2C: Country to Country.
Their self-titled debut album was released to huge critical acclaim with Q magazine describing the album as “a timeless blend of vocals & intricate twang… as atmospheric as it is emotional”.
The follow up album ‘Shadowbirds’ debuted at No. 3 in the official UK Country Charts, with Maverick magazine describing it as “a beautiful slice of alt-country showcasing sunny songs and gorgeous harmonies”.
Red Sky July’s third album ‘The Truth and The Lie’ saw them hook up with Grammy nominated Nashville based singer songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman. Again, the album went Top 3 in the Official UK Country Charts, with the Guardian newspaper describing it as “a modern country masterpiece”.
2024 has seen the band put the finishing touches to their brand-new album entitled ‘Misty Morning’ which is scheduled for release in February 2025.
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Red Sky July’s sound is a hazy blend of Alt-Country and Americana and they have been added to the playlist on BBC Radio 2 as well as appearing on a whole host of radio and TV slots. The band have supported artists such as; Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, 10CC, Tom Jones, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Jools Holland. Festivals they have performed at include Glastonbury, Isle of Wight and T in the Park.
Red Sky July formed in 2009 however prior to entering the studio to record their debut album, the entire project was put on hold as Ally suffered a major brain aneurysm and was in a critical state for over a year. Defying all the odds, Ally recovered and their self-titled album was released at the end of 2011, immediately garnering the praise of the critics including excellent reviews from Q Magazine, the Evening Standard and The Daily Telegraph, with Q describing the album as “a timeless blend of vocals & intricate twang…. As atmospheric as it is emotional”.
“A timeless blend of vocals & intricate twang” – Q “A seductive, exuberant mix of voices” - Evening Standard “Touching lyrics and beautiful melodies” - BBC Radio 2 “Could grace any multi-selling Nashville release” - Daily Express “Pleasantly slick musicianship, fine female harmonies” - The Guardian “A joyous blend of indie and country” - Daily Record
