Matches In The Wind

Pennsylvania singer/songwriter Bradley Stewart began his career as lead vocalist of 60's revivalists the Suns Of Ivy. The band produced the critically acclaimed LP "Somebody's Everybody" in 2007. The record, produced by Max Zug, and engineered by David Patterson, featured twelve songs written in collaboration with guitarist Brendan Steakelum. The band featured Brandon Reber on drums, Zach Ernst on lead guitar, and Matthew McLaughlin on bass. Soon after release, the Suns Of Ivy imploded amid circumstances of the albums release, and extensive discord within the band. Stewart, Steakelum, and Reber formed The Fallen Troubadours in 2010, with Clifton Conrad on bass, and Adam Moyer on organ. The Troubadours were more focused on a folk-rock sound, influenced by The Byrds, Blonde On Blonde era Dylan, and late 60s Kinks. The band signed with Candy Colored Dragon in 2010, and released the LP "Tall Tales" in 2012. "Tall Tales" was produced and engineered by Isaac Betesh, best known for his work with the Brian Jonestown Massacre. The album featured ten more Stewart/Steakelum compositions, as well as two songs written with recording engineer/guitarist Mike DeLong. The Fallen Troubadours would become a fixture of the Philadelphia music scene, and were often featured in the cities music publications. Upon the release of the album, the band was named Philadelphia's band of the month in July 2011 by The Deli, and the LP received many glowing reviews. Once established in Philly, the band performed a handful of shows in NYC, before embarking on a tour of the UK. The tour kicked off in Liverpool England performing three sets at the legendary Cavern Club. Upon return from England, the band continued to perform for another year, before disbanding. In summer 2012, Stewart joined La Overtoner, contributing drums to their 2014 release "Passed Decade Passed". Currently, Stewart is writing/recording songs for a solo release.

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