Tupelo Lime
Tupelo Lime can be contacted: peaceloveandmusic@tupelolime.com
“Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen had a lovechild and called him Tupelo Lime. Damn, that is some talented offspring”.(Simon Hart)
“This man writes some powerful lyrics”.(Simply Country Radio Show)
Leonard Cohen meets Tom Waits meets Butch Hancock in a ghost town trailer park on a road trip through the back roads of America visiting pool halls and the devil’s backbone..( John Row)
Biography
Originally an Alt-country/Americana solo project for Gram Phillips, Tupelo Lime has become over time a collaboration between songwriter-singer Gram, skilled multi- instrumentalist Alun Ainslie and multi instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Bob Groome.
Bob has been a regular on the UK country music scene for over two decades, having been a founding member of the band Rufus before striking out to tour solo.With his powerful and distinctive voice bob has been lauded as a classic voice of country music
In Mid-summer 2023 Gram was a nominated finalist in the respected Nashville Josie Music Awards for Song of the Year. His lyrics have been critically acclaimed. The influential Los Angles online music magazine We Write About Music called Gram an Americana musician of our time and a true talent.
In classic fashion Gram and Bob met in a bar in Suffolk, and over a beer (or three) discovered a joint love for original Alt-country Americana music, and hence Tupelo Lime became a duo. In the Spring of 2024 Bob and Gram brought on their friend, the talented keyboard, lap-steel and banjo player Alun Ainslie, to round out their sound.
Music
It is sometimes called Alt-country, sometimes Americana… either way with elements of country, blues and folk, Tupelo Lime songs are immersed in the sounds of Texas and the mists of Appalachia. The beating heart of Tupelo Lime is the wonderful mosaic that is the history and landscape of the United States; tales of love and loss, affliction and addiction, heartbreak and joy. Within Tupelo Lime music you can hear influences ranging from Steve Earle to Guy Clarke, The Grateful Dead to Leonard Cohen, from Buffalo Springfield to Townes Van Zandt.
Tupelo Lime · Sugar Skull Dreams and the Freight Train Blues
Tupelo Lime Live at Gorleston Clifftop
Press quotes and reviews for Tupelo Lime
“Roanoke” is captivating from ”The Old loop road” to ”The Gravediggers’ Daughter”, and will end up integrating your best playlists. Listen to the EP right now, you’ll play it on repeat:”Pretty in White Music magazine 03-20-2023
“I love Walton County Blues, just a great song, it is my Track of the Week”.
(Bob Johnson Country Rock radio show)
Tupelo Lime effortlessly recreates and revives the sound and magic of Acoustic Americana bringing it into the modern world with a reverence and passion that has drawn praise from radio stations and reviewers around the world”. (Boombox TV )
https://www.wewriteaboutmusic.com/reviews/tupelo-lime-roanoke
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Tupelo Lime opens up on a masterful storytelling record, “Roanoke” Leading with a whole lot of heart, soul, love, and beyond, Tupelo Lime’s newest EP Roanoke is a stellar display of what this multi talented artist does best. Keep reading as we take a closer look into the record, as well as a background on this musician. As Tupelo Lime’s latest album, Roanoke is a collection of stripped-back, raw, and deeply personal songs that showcase the singer and songwriter’s talent for storytelling. Tupelo Lime, who is also known as American poet Gram Phillips, draws from traditional elements of blues, country, Southern rock, folk, bluegrass, and jazz to create a sound that is both haunting and captivating. It’s an amalgamation of so many different styles and approaches, yet this artist has ultimately hit the mark for a stellar album that we can’t help but recommend.Throughout Roanoke, Tupelo Lime delves into themes of affliction and addiction, loss, hardship, joy, love, and death, offering a glimpse into the lives of those he has met along the way. The result is a deeply emotional and authentic album that resonates with listeners on a profound level. With his raspy, soulful voice, and expert guitar playing, Tupelo Lime proves himself to be a master storyteller, able to weave complex narratives with ease. Each song on Roanoke is a unique and powerful work of art, drawing the listener in with its evocative lyrics and euphoric melodies. Whether he’s singing about love, heartbreak, or the struggles of everyday life, Tupelo Lime’s music is both relatable and deeply moving. He has a rare gift for capturing the essence of the human experience and distilling it into a song that speaks directly to the heart. The straightforward feeling he gives off is immensely difficult to imitate, sort of leaving this EP feeling like a consistent matter of fact. He’s out here being vulnerable through every track and the endless passion shows.Overall, Roanoke is a must-listen album for anyone who appreciates the power of storytelling and genre diversity in music. Tupelo Lime is a true talent, and this album cements his place as an exciting Americana/Country musician of our time. Please check out the links below in order to listen, follow along, and of course to stay tuned for much more on the way. |
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