Esquela features the acclaimed duo, vocalist Rebecca Frame and guitarist Brian Shafer, as well as front-man/co-writer John “Chico” Finn (bass, vocals), Todd Russell (drums, vocals), Matt Woodin (guitar, mandolin), and pro’s-pro, Keith Christopher (guitar, vocals). The band has shared the stage with artists like Deadstring Brothers, Whitey Morgan and the 78s, Hellbound Glory, Marah, Steve Wynn, Jason Ringenberg, and The New Heathens, among many others.
Esquela was co-founded by industry veteran, and “bassist to the stars,” Keith Christopher. Christopher co-wrote Esquela’s new album, “Are We Rolling?” with Finn and has written for many huge musical talents, including the late, great, Ray Charles. Christopher has also worked with artists like Billy Joe Shaver, Paul Westerberg, Todd Snider, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and is also a current member in the band Homemade Sin (featuring fellow Georgia Satellites founder, Dan Baird).
Esquela’s “Are We Rolling?” was produced, recorded and mixed by NYC Americana/rock legend, Eric “Roscoe” Ambel. Ambel has produced, and recorded, such wildly-popular artists as Ryan Adams, Robert Randolph, Steve Wynn, Marshall Crenshaw, Laura Cantrell, Marah, Mojo Nixon, and The Bottle Rockets, among many others. Ambel recorded the new album with Esquela during a weekend at the band’s home-base in Bovina, “Are We Rolling?” released June 20 at NYC’s Bowery Electric, has been enjoying glowing reviews, and international airplay. Visit www.esquelatheband.com for information, videos, music (including a library of live recordings), and more.
The cover charge for Friday’s event is $5, which includes unlimited mechanical bull rides (18+ admitted, $5 surcharge if under 21). For more info on Friday’s Esquela performance at Putnam Den, please visit www.putnamden.com.
