Recorded at the Historic Blackbird Studio in Nashville,TN, The Blackbird Sessions is a crossroads album in many ways for Sugar Lime Blue. Signaling the end of an era while simultaneously ushering in a new one. Started prior to the CoVid pandemic with basic tracking completed shortly after the release of their 3rd album, Narcoluptuous(added on 120 FM Stations), production came to a stand still at the loss of founding member and bassist Russ Dean.
Ashley and Dave Beth remained committed to seeing the album to completion and enlisted the help of Bassist, Joe Bass(Brian Howe), and Keyboardist, Scott Guberman(Phil Lesh). The album itself touches on several genres and Sugar Lime Blue firmly cements itself as an eclectic tour de force with fare sampling Modern Blues Rock, Reggae, Vocal Jazz and Country. Sugar Lime Blue remains a strong presence in the Americana/Jam Band scene having played national festivals alongside mainstays Umphreys McGee, Moe, Ween, The Wood Brothers, and Buddy Guy among others.
Fundraising Goal: Offset production and promotion costs for The Blackbird Sessions
Target: $7,500
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The 4th Studio Album from Sugar Lime Blue featuring 7 brand new songs and the 2 fall singles that do not appear on any previous album releases.
Receive digital all Sugar Lime Blue Albums to this point! Go from introduction to ultimate fan in one easy purchase! Learn all the songs and why Sugar Lime Blue is on the rise in the Americana and Jam Band scene!
Specially themed "Burn It" colored tie dyes for the Blackbird Sessions launch! Choose from Spider style dye, or flame style dye patterns! Each shirt is hand dyed by Ashley!
Let your friends pick out merchandise from the Sugar Lime Blue store! Redeemable for merchandise or music whatever suits their fancy!
Enjoy hot or cold drinks on the go with this stylish stainless steel tumbler! This reusable tumbler with a metal straw is a perfect combo for hot or cold drinks at any time of the day.
• High-grade stainless steel tumbler
• 20 oz (600 ml)
• Tumbler size: 3.11″ 8.42″ (7.9 cm 21.4 cm)
• Straw and lid included with the tumbler
• A cylindrical shape
Enjoy hot or cold drinks on the go with this stylish stainless steel tumbler! This reusable tumbler with a metal straw is a perfect combo for hot or cold drinks at any time of the day.
• High-grade stainless steel tumbler
• 20 oz (600 ml)
• Tumbler size: 3.11″ × 8.42″ (7.9 cm × 21.4 cm)
• Straw and lid included with the tumbler
• A cylindrical shape (top to bottom) featuring 360 printable area
• Matte finish
• Protective color layer (varnish)
This 17-ounce, double-walled stainless steel water bottle is perfect for your daily outings. It will keep your drink of choice hot or cold for hours. It also features an odor- and leak-proof cap. Throw it in your car's cup holder on your way to work, take it with you on hikes, or toss it in your bag for any time you get thirsty.
• High-grade
This 17-ounce, double-walled stainless steel water bottle is perfect for your daily outings. It will keep your drink of choice hot or cold for hours. It also features an odor- and leak-proof cap. Throw it in your car's cup holder on your way to work, take it with you on hikes, or toss it in your bag for any time you get thirsty.
• High-grade stainless steel
• 17 oz (500 ml)
• Dimensions: 10.5″ × 2.85″ (27 × 7 cm)
• Vacuum flask
• Double-wall construction
• Bowling pin shape
• Odorless and leak-proof cap
• Insulated for hot and cold liquids (keeps the liquid hot or cold for 6 h)
• Patented ORCA coating for vibrant colors
• Hand-wash only (dishwasher not recommended due to vacuum seal)
• Blank product sourced from China
Disclaimer: Keeping water in the bottle for over 24 hours is unhygienic and can result in an unpleasant smell.
Placed in a glass core and fitted with a wooden top, the glass jar candle functions as a stylish home decoration. Light it up and watch how the dancing flame brings the room to life!
• 100% paraffin
• 3.8″ × 3.2″ (97 × 80 mm) glass vessel
• 0.2″ (5 mm) wooden top
• Product weight: 1.2 lbs (545g)
• Burning time up to 40 hours
Every happy camper needs a unique camper mug. It's lightweight, durable and multifunctional. Use it for your favorite beverage or a hot meal, and attach it to your bag for easy access on a hike.
• Material: Enamel
• Dimensions: height 3.14″ (8 cm), diameter 3.25″(8.25 cm)
• White coating with a silver rim
• Hand-wash only
• Blank product sourced
Every happy camper needs a unique camper mug. It's lightweight, durable and multifunctional. Use it for your favorite beverage or a hot meal, and attach it to your bag for easy access on a hike.
• Material: Enamel
• Dimensions: height 3.14″ (8 cm), diameter 3.25″(8.25 cm)
• White coating with a silver rim
• Hand-wash only
• Blank product sourced from China
Attention! Don't heat liquids or food directly in the mug—it can damage the coating.
Get Sugar Lime Blue's Lates 3 releases.
Move That Earth, with the chart topping title track, Narcoluputuous the album that topped Relix album charts and received international Press, and the all new Blackbird Sessions!
https://indiebandguru.com/the-blackbird-sessions-sugar-lime-blue/
"Sugar Lime Blue is much more than a jam band. Their music is a reflection of the blue-collar American soul. Blue’s, folk, country, rock, jazz… is all melted and reshaped. A familiarity is immediately recognized, aiding the listener to go with the flow"
This reviewer captures what the SLB sound is all about!!
"On the surface, it might all sound pretty familiar, but when you listen, when you properly get your ear in, it isn’t the simplicity of blues-rock that you hear, but a more profound richness garnered from genres near and far." Dave Franklin, Dancing About Architecture 2022
Check out the full review HERE
Check it out! The official music video has just topped 20,000 plays! If you haven't had a chance to check it out, please do so and please watch all the way through, like, and comment to help our algorithm as YouTube is making it harder and harder to be seen!!
Click the screen capture above to check out the video!!!
Sugar Lime Blue has release The Blackbird Sessions to radio!! Make sure to keep checking back to see where you can request the new songs and to follow our progress!! Over 300 stations will be receiving the album and we look forward to its success, with your help!!!
The long awaited 4th Studio album is available for pre-sale starting now!! Order what you like on our pre-sale page or if you see something you want not listed let us know here and maybe we can make a package or accommodation for you!
Frequently Asked Questions.
When Will the Album be completed? The Blackbird Sessions is scheduled for release to radio on September 1st 2022 and for physical retail distribution on October 1st.
Is there a minimum I can contribute? Good news, there is no minimum! Using the donation button you can set how ever much you would like to contribute, large or small.
I would like to pay more for an item to help support your endeavors, is that possible? Yes. The easiest way to add more money to your purchase is to select the items you want to purchase and then, add the "Donation" item to your cart. This will allow you to select an additional amount to add to your purchase!
What is the crowdfunding money used for? We are glad you asked! Being an indie band we incur so many costs that some bands may have covered by labels and other backers. Beyond the cost of manufacturing products, we have expenditures going out to back up musicians, studio costs, mastering, production, design, and that's just the first part! If we want our album to be heard, all money contributed, past the creation costs will be used in promotion. From radio, to press, and social media we will use every market to get the word out! Think of yourself, as the record label and promoters of Sugar Lime Blue rolled into one!
How will I know if you reach your Goal? Make sure to sign up for our email list at the top of this page. We will be giving regular updates here as well as messaging our list throughout the campaign!
How long do I have to donate? The campaign officially will run for 3 weeks but beyond that all purchases still help out as we tour the album, march sales are critical to our effort to make this business of making music make sense!
Can I share this with my friends who love music? Please share as much and as often as you can! You can post the link www.sugarlimeblue.com/crowdfunding on your facebook, twitter, blog or other favorite places. Thanks so much for helping!
