HERE COMES
… KENDALL BEARD, READY TO ROLL
WITH HERE
COMES TROUBLE, out OCT. 19;
FIRST
SINGLE ‘ROCK THIS CITY’ IMPACTS
RADIO
Rising
Austin Singer-Songwriter Walks on the Wild Side
with
Sizzling Fusion of Country, Pop and Rock
American
Idol Season 8 semi-finalist in 2009
Rising
country artist Kendall Beard is capturing country’s heart with her modern twist
on the traditional genre
AUSTIN, Texas —
Kendall Beard is set to generate heat of her own among
country, rock and pop fans with her new album, HERE COMES TROUBLE,
and its lead-off single, “Rock This City.” The album dropped
Oct. 19, 2018, on VMG/Broken Angel Records; the single impacted Texas radio,
and she taped some fiery live-performance footage for a video.
On October 8, Roughstock were
excited to share a world premier of the Rock
This City video for the talented singer/songwriter from Texas!
Beard wrote most of these tracks
herself, except for four co-written with producer AJ Vallejo, who also performs with her in the Texas roots-rock band
Love & Chaos. But this album carries her perspective; like the country
ladies she loves — Loretta, Dolly, Shania, Miranda — it exudes girl power. But
also like those women, Beard is not afraid to show her vulnerabilities, or
express her needs and desires, in songs that venture well beyond the boundaries
of traditional country.
“It’s about breaking free in the
moment and coloring outside of the lines, going against the grain,” Beard
explains. “I wanted to put something out that was a bit edgy; something that
would stir up some talk.”
Release Date: October 19, 2018
Label: Vmg / Broken Angel
Total Length: 47:20
Genres: Country
13 Tracks/ Time: 47:20
One blast of the catchy “Rock
This City” should definitely start some chatter. But she’s got a full
arsenal on this album; the season eight “American Idol” semi-finalist unleashes
her powerful vocals on 13 dynamic tracks, from the melodic country-pop of
“Johnny & June” (in which she envisions a love as legendary as theirs) and
“Ready to Roll” (“I’m ready to rock/If you’re ready to roll!”) to the upbeat
title tune and softer ballads such as “Run While You Can.” But as wild and
free as she gets — especially onstage, where her blonde hair flies as she rocks
out — this mama reminds us what’s important with the final track, “Both Feet on
the Ground (Max’s Song),” written for her young son.
That strong stance makes for music
that’s a breath of fresh air. Title track “Here Comes Trouble” with vibrant
violin, toe-tapping bass, a catchy melody, sleek harmonies, and catchy guitar
riffs, the song checks all the boxes for a hit country tune. It draws you in
musically, and the unapologetic lyrics and confident vocals keep you there.
“‘Here Comes Trouble’ is one of my
favorite songs on the album,” Beard says. “It’s about that feeling of needing
to let loose, break some rules, and get into some trouble. I think we’re are
all aware of the feeling you get when you are stuck deep in the daily grind.
This is about that moment of making the decision to break out, go out on the
town, and indulge in some vices. It’s also setting the stage for the
introduction of the album, which is why I put it first on the album. It’s
almost a message to everyone of what the album is about.”
Cowboy’s & Indians (The premier music magazine of the
west) had an exclusive first listen.
The singer-songwriter referenced
one of country music's greatest love stories in a new song she premiered
exclusively with The Boot. A
lighthearted pop-country love song, "Johnny and June," Beard told The Boot, is "a love song about young love that is
so strong that it will beat the test of time and be a love for the legends."
On this outing, the follow-up to
her well-received debut, All
Around Girl, Beard is joined by guests including fiddler Haydn Vitera
(Asleep at the Wheel, Los Lonely Boys) and pedal steel player Dan Johnson (Hank
Williams III), along with Vallejo members Aric Garcia on percussion, Bruce
Castleberry on harmonica and AJ on guitars and other instruments.
Kendall got down to the nitty
gritty about her new album, meaning behind the songs, and the challenges she
has faced, on a Johnny Goudie
podcast "How did I Get Here". She returned to the show with
producer/creative partner, AJ Vallejo.
Note: Beware of language Listen
back from 25 mins: Episode 741: Kendall Beard Returns w/ AJ Vallejo /
DAYEATER Drops By!
In addition to her regular Thursday appearances at Austin’s legendary Saxon Pub, where she’s held a residency for two years with Love & Chaos, the Lufkin-raised Texas native has several other shows lined up in Austin and other Texas towns. The former CW Austin TV spokeswoman also will perform as a celebrity dancer in the 12th annual Dancing with the Stars Austin fundraiser for the Center for Child Protection, taking place Dec. 1 at the J.W. Marriott.
Yep, she’s ready to kick up her
heels and rock this city, all right. Look out, because Here Comes
Trouble.
Show dates
Oct. 21 – Threadgill’s World
Headquarters (Soul of a Musician series), Austin
Oct. 22 – KWVH-FM “Over Easy with
Coach” show, Wimberley
Oct. 24 – Guero’s, Austin (Sun
Radio Live)
Oct. 27 – Six Springs Live, Plano,
Texas
Nov. 10 – Saxon Pub, Austin (1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas
78704) * CD release show * Tickets
$10 at the door. Facebook Event
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