The Stephanie Eason Band is an energetic five piece contemporary country band based out of Phoenix, Arizona. The band seamlessly mixes new country, rock, bluegrass, pop, and blues into a sound that is original and refreshing. They have been compared to Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, and other contemporary artists, but still maintain the class and charm of all-time favorites like Patsy Cline or Emmylou Harris. The Stephanie Eason Band is proud to announce the release of their debut album, “The Red Letter Days”. The album, featuring twelve original tracks written by the various members of the band, captures the spirit of contemporary country music with a flare of bluegrass, rock, traditional country, and pop mixed in. The variety of styles included on the album appeals to a broader audience while staying true to Stephanie’s country roots. The title of the album, “The Red Letter Days”, reflects Stephanie’s feelings about the recording and this exciting period in her life. Traditionally, schools and churches marked special dates on the calendar such as Christmas or graduation with large, easily visible red ink. These events were called “Red Letter Days”. Stephanie and the band feel that this album is a truly special collaboration, and the title was appropriate as the beginning of what will be a lasting relationship with both the musicians and the audience. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered on Nashville’s Music Row at 16 Ton Studios. It was produced by John Rickard and engineered by Mike Esser. 16 Ton Studios, owned by Danny White (formerly of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers) have also recorded albums for Paul Deakin of The Mavericks, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, and many others. The studio provided a very warm and inviting atmosphere and the band drew a lot of inspiration from the memorabilia hanging on the walls and around the studio. You can almost feel the Hank Williams steel guitar vibe on songs such as “Endlessly” and the ghost of Patsy Cline on “He Don’t Know”. The twelve songs included on “The Red Letter Days” are the culmination of the experiences of all the band members. Each member has a distinctive “voice”, and it is what makes the album and band stand out from the crowd. Stephanie’s almost angelic vocals are the glue that pulls the entire ensemble together. The varying writing styles of the band are apparent. From the whimsical “Happy Ever After” to the hard driving “It Ain’t Love”, the band seamlessly mixes new country, rock, bluegrass, pop, and blues into a sound that is original and refreshing. The band, composed of Stephanie Eason (vocals, fiddle, acoustic), Brandon Kinser (drums), Mike Galli (mandolin, vocals, pedal steel, rhythm guitar), Stan Hitson (lead guitar, vocals), and Eric Gilboe (bass, vocals), approached the songwriting process from a group effort, with one of the group bringing in lyrics and a basic chord progression. From there, each member added their “ingredients” to the mix to allow the songs to grow organically. The album is available through the band’s website (www.stephanieeason.com), CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, and other online retailers. You can also purchase the album and other merchandise at live performances. The website also contains additional information about Stephanie and the band, as well as weekly blogs and a mailing list. You may also add Stephanie as a friend on Facebook and MySpace, or follow the band on Twitter (Keyword: SEBcountry). The Stephanie Eason Band are currently touring regionally in support of the record.