So long, Bellfield … hello, Skytown Riot
Back in September, we told you about local rockers Bellfield, which performed at The Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville to record a live album. Well, that CD release show is coming up on Feb. 12 at Patrick Sullivan’s Saloon, 100 N. Central St. in Knoxville’s Old City, but it ain’t gonna be a release by Bellfield — the band, according to member Rob Morrow, has changed its name to Skytown Riot.
“Bellfield had 11 different members and probably as many different musical styles/influences over the few years it existed,” Morrow wrote to us. “The last four of us decided to adapt our style to fit what we wanted to do now and really define our ’sound.’ What was born of that decision (and the subsequent sessions) was a whole new monster and certainly too different to continue on under the Bellfield name (generally, just too much more riff-driven and aggressive). The result was a name change and really an entire re-branding process, with the eventual goal of occupying a more specific and marketable niche in the industry. We figured the level of success we had achieved was negligible compared to how long we’ve been at it … so, we wanted to start fresh and enter the scene with a new-found fervor and more well thought-out model.”
Obviously, the guys are serious. And professional. And the music kicks ass, too. We have a free download from the band, under the Bellfield moniker, for your downloading pleasure:
“Crooked Mile,” by Bellfield: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Check out Skytown Riot on Myspace, and make plans on being at Patrick Sullivan’s on the 12th. As you’ll read in the aforementioned story, noted producer Jeff Powell recorded the live album for the band.