The Rev

Country 02/12/2018
Alt-Country, Southern-Rock Outfit The Rev Release A Boot Stompin' Single "El Diablo"
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Country music harkens to a certain level of independence, grit, and lawlessness of the open land. Arizona outfit The Rev bring together a cast of seasoned musicians, led by singer- songwriter Eric Meyers. Their debut single "El Diablo" comes as a seriously deep first cut, blending southern rock, classic and alt-country, as well as "outlaw swamp stomp", for an irresistible boot-stomping tune and savory taste of what's to come. An accompanying lyric video, premiered on Stageright Secrets, further emphasize's the songs message, bringing it to life.
"We thought we should introduce ourselves to listeners with "El Diablo" because everything we do is rooted in country music," shared Meyers. "We get right down in the swamp and conjure images of the archetype outlaw and the soundtrack to accompany it. Country and southern rock are in our DNA, so "El Diablo" came naturally. Those genres are the platform upon which The Rev builds out our sound. We were raised on it."
In writing "El Diablo", Meyers shared his inspiration to summon up a heavy, nostalgic-inducing piece. "I had this feeling in my gut calling me to a bygone era and its mystique, but I knew I wanted to set it in a modern context. I had to shut out a lot of noise to get to that place and basically wall off today, to get to yesterday. As a writer, you not only get to suspend reality, but you have to. It allows the imagination to run wild." "El Diablo" evokes a vision of dirt roads, rowdy bars, and the unspoken rules of a lawless land. Even on first listen, it brings a sense of familiarity, drawing you in with a mesmerizing manner.
The track was brought to life as Meyers presented his foundation and lyrics to the rest of the band - composed of Frank Monaco (lead guitar), Josh Rozenboom (second lead guitar), John June (bass), Chris Chambers (drums), and Mitchell Leonard (piano/keys). Ciera Kamp would later join on backing vocals, transforming the track to an entirely new level with her contrasting vocals playing off of Meyers. "Our process lends itself to surprises because everyone brings his or her own sensibility to each song, independent of the rest," said Meyers. "I showed up with "El Diablo" as a skeleton—the tune, the chords, the lyrics and my imagination. As we always do, everyone created their own part from the ground up, no direction or heavy-handed leaning one way or another." They recorded with Josh Rozenboom, of SER Soundworks in Chandler, AZ.
With plenty more music in the works, The Rev is planning to release additional tracks in January. Meyers shared with a grin, "In terms of both the writing of these songs and the songs as a collection, expect the unexpected." "El Diablo" is out digitally everywhere today, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
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southern rock hitched a ride to the west coast and went surfing. Yeah, we'll take that.
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, The Rev is an ensemble of seasoned musicians with a sound all their own. Though rooted in country, the songwriting comprises elements of outlaw swamp stomp, Brian Wilson inspired harmonies, Brit pop structures, and southern rock guitar styling, all within an indie vibe.
It took a series of not-so-happy accidents to get here. Founding member and singer/songwriter, Eric Meyers nearly died before he wrote a single note. An avid surfer and all around waterman, one of his favorite hobbies is the ancient art of free diving (that's no scuba tanks, just a big breath hold). Meyers went diving for lobsters off of San Diego late one night in October of 2017 and almost didn't return. He was swept into an undersea cave and barely made it out before he blacked out and drowned. That night changed everything. Meyers turned his focus to songwriting and by the time the new year came around, he had written the first four in what would become a long roster of songs.
Meyers knew he needed musicians with an uncommon level of skill and unique sensibilities to bring the sound to life. His first call was to his music mentor and master guitar player, Frank Monaco. They call Monaco the "Swiss Army Knife" of guitar players because he an play in nearly any style and adapt to all sorts of genres.
To round things out, Meyers and Monaco enlisted the help of drummer Chris Chambers, a multi-instrumentalist who has played and written with numerous top notch acts. Completing the rhythm section is bassist, John June. Known for his ultra-melodic style of play, June has played with several modern legends, including the Southern Rock All-stars.
The name The Rev really says it all . . . it's short for "The Revival". Anyone who listens to The Rev will immediately hear a certain kind of songwriting and playing being brought back to life in an new context. Sometimes the stars align just enough for things to come together that are too rare to manufacture otherwise. The result is a sound that could have only happened through the confluence of the right songs played by the right musicians at just the right time.
As of this date, The Rev are putting the final touches on their upcoming winter 2019 EP and have begun recording songs for their full length LP, due to be released in fall of 2019. - T4C

Saturday, 5 January 2019
Indie-Country act The Rev release new single El Diablo
The Rev is what would happen if Jack Johnson took Waylon Jennings surfing. Singer/songwriter, indie, country, Americana.

El Diablo is an outlaw country tune with a swamp stomp rhythm. Believe...in The Rev!
El Diablo 5 “SOUNDS LIKE” 1. Dierks Bentley 2. Brothers Osborne 3. Midland 4. Jack Johnson 5. Eric Church



Eric Meyers, music/lyrics, vocal, rhythm guitar: “In terms of both the writing of these songs and the songs as a collection, expect the unexpected. Listeners will quickly come to recognize changes in these songs that take themto places they were not anticipating. Any good story should take you on a journeywith peaks, valleys and hidden corners. Why should a song be any different? As a collection, each song serves as a chapter in a book wit hits own subplots and twists”.

El Diablo
Music/Lyrics/Lead Vocal/Rhythm Guitar: Eric Meyers
Lead Guitar: Frank Monaco
Drums: Chris Chambers
Bass: John June
Electric Rhythm Guitar: Josh Rozenboom
Piano/Keyboards: Mitchell Leonard
Backing Vocal: Ciera Elizabeth
Producers: Josh Rozenboom and Eric Meyers
Sound Engineer: Josh Rozenboom All tracks recorded and mixed at SER Soundworks, Chandler, AZ.

The Rev BIO
The Rev has been described as what would happen if country and southern rock hitched a ride to the west coast and went surfing. Yeah, we'll take that.
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, The Rev is an ensemble of seasoned musicians with a sound all their own. Though rooted in country, the songwriting comprises elements of outlaw swamp stomp, Brian Wilson inspired harmonies, Brit pop structures, and southern rock guitar styling, all within an indie vibe. It took a series of not-so-happy accidents to get here.

Founding member and singer/songwriter, Eric Meyers, nearly died before he wrote a single note. An avid surfer and all-around waterman, one of his favorite hobbies is the ancient art of free diving (that's no scuba tanks, just a big breath hold). Meyers went diving for lobsters off of San Diego late one night in October of 2017 and almost didn't return. He was swept into an undersea cave and barely made it out before he blacked out and drowned. That night changed everything. Meyers turned his focusto songwriting and by the time the New Year came around, he had written the first four in what would become a long roster of songs. Meyers knew he needed musicians with an uncommon level of skill and unique sensibilities to bring the sound to life. His first call was to his music mentor and master guitar player, Frank Monaco. They call Monaco the "Swiss Army Knife" of guitar players because he can play in nearly any style and adapt to all sorts of genres.
To round things out, Meyers and Monaco enlisted the help of drummer Chris Chambers, a multi-instrumentalist who has played and written with numerous top-notch acts. Completing the rhythm section is bassist, John June. Known for his ultra-melodic style of play, June has played with several modern legends, including the Southern Rock Allstars.In addition, The Rev brought in some exceptionally talented players and singers for their 2018 recording sessions. They are: John Rickard, award winning pedal steel guitar player who has performed with the likes of Toby Keith, Big and Rich, Johnny Cash, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Mitchell Leonard provided piano/keyboard. Sarah Howell and Ciera Elizabeth sang all female harmony vocals.

The name The Rev really says it all . . . it’s short for "The Revival". Anyone who listens to The Rev will immediately hear a certain kind of songwriting and playing being brought back to life in a new context. Sometimes the stars align just enough for things to come together that are too rare to manufacture otherwise. The result is a sound that could have only happened through the confluence of the right songs played by the right musicians at just the right time.
On November 30th 2018, The Rev released their debut single, El Diablo. The song has received rave reviews and began gaining traction online immediately upon its release. The band is simultaneously putting the final touches on their upcoming winter 2019 EP and have begun recording songs for their full-length LP, due to be released in fall of 2019

The Rev OUR STORY
After years of searching, and nearly dying in the process, a wandererfinds a home. Singer/Songwriter Eric Meyers is a drifter. Music has always been in his heart, but for much of his lifethe expectations of everyday livingkept him from the music calling from within. As a child, Meyers can remember hearing Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” on his parents’ record player. He froze in his tracks. He didn’t know what he was hearing but he was completely captivated by it. Sometime later he would dust off his older sister’s guitar and start to tinker with it, even though he couldn’t play a lick.


He managed to find a music store not too far away and would ride his skateboard there for a one month crash course where he learned his first song, “Should I Stay or Should I Go”, by the Clash. But it was when he heard Eddie Van Halen and a guitar player named Brian Setzer from a little-known rockabilly outfit called the Stray Cats, that he became hooked. Soon, however, convention would take over. School and sports, primarily, would be the object of his focus. Traditional paths such as university were followed. Music was put away for many years.

Prior to the start of 2018, Meyer swas in many ways a vagabond. He bounced around Spain, Peru, Costa Rica, and Hawaii looking forthe perfect waveand pursuing the road less traveled in the hope of finding a life less ordinary. He worked all kinds of odd jobs from bartender to house flipper, dotcom VP to snowboard instructor. He would eventually find himself working in real estate, an endeavor in which he would languish for nearly 15 years. It was never a labor of love, but rather a means to an end. The downturn of 2008brought what little success he’d had in real property to a screeching halt. He lost just about everything. His home, his business, and all of his money were gone.

The next decade would be a constant struggleto stay above water and keep creditors at bay. At the low point in the recession, a very unexpected “happy accident” would reopen the door to music. Meyers had taken up boxing as a way to stay in shape and relieve the stress of the recession. During a practice round, Meyers sustained a serious injury to his left eye, shattering his orbital boneon that side. Doctors managed to save his eyesight, but he was forbidden from boxing or any physical activity for many months. With nothing to do, he picked up the guitar once more. This time, he intended to learn the things he’d never gotten around to. A bit broken and a bit broke, he met master guitar player, Frank Monaco. Monaco would become his guitar teacher and music mentor. This relationship would prove to be fortuitous. Meanwhile, repeated efforts to regain lost ground in real estate finance were hindered by an unscrupulous employer, frozen capital markets.

Yet another accident would nearly take two his fingers off of his left hand and the guitar would once again have to wait. His path would take a major turn late one night in the sea off San Diego. One of the rare places Meyers could find any peace was in the ocean—mostly surfing and spear fishing. Under a full moon in late October, Meyers went night diving in the hope of spearing a fish or catching a lobster for a free meal. This was a freedive, meaning no scuba tanks withair, only long breath holds on deep dives. While in pursuit of a lobster hewas swept into a small cave near the ocean floor. His head was slammed intothe rocks, he lost his torch, and he became totally disoriented in the pitch black. He began to take on waterand nearly drowned when somehow the currents pulled him out of the cave upside down and backwards. He could see the moonlight and scratched toward it, breaking the surface just before he blacked out.

That night changed everything. Broke, grateful to be alive, and with nothing left to lose, Meyers started writing songs. Although he had neglected it, the music was waiting patiently in the background, deep inside. Once the songs started coming, they didn’t stop. What began as a 3song demo, turned into a 22-song double album over the course of the next year. Meyers needed a special ensemble of musicians to bring these songs to life. It took very experienced players to be able to process the overall feel of the song and then create accompanying parts that would not only remain true to the intention but elevate it. All of the musicians on these songs are true journeymen. They have been playing music their entire lives and have been playing and/or teaching professionally all of their adult lives. They posses the kind of skill that can only be obtained through years of playing and honing their skills.

Drummer Chris Chambers is a multi-instrumentalist who not only has formal training, but alsoplayed music all of his life. Professionally he has written and performed with numerous top acts and opened for Dierks Bentley and Brothers Osborn.
John June plays bass and is a lifelong musician, often performing with the legendary Southern Rock Allstars.
The lead guitar spot would be filled by none other than Meyers’s old friend and mentor, Frank Monaco. Meyers draws from his journey to write songs about his experiences—some are reflections on life’s simple moments; others represent the internal banter of a person’s search for truth. Often times an image is conjured in the imagination and set to music where it can be brought to life through metaphors and memories. In all cases, the songs could not have been written if the underlying theme had not been lived, or in some cases, survived. Everyone came together in the winter of 2018 to start recording. For the first time in years, things just clicked. It was effortless. All of them wanted to make original music and wanted it to be unique, truly “our own”. It had to have a soul. Trends and
formulas had no place. It had to be organic. Each person creates his or her own part from scratch. The result has been something truly original and instantly familiar. Perhaps timing is everything.Something that shouldn’t have happeneddid.These songs will reach and connect with anyone who has ever felt lost, who has ever felt like there’s more to life than the noise of everyday. These songs are for the searchers of this world.

Musically, alot of the inspirations for these songs come from an era that seems to have been forgotten about. Rich harmonies from the 60’s. Bitter sweet chord changes from the British invasion. Outlaw country and swamp stomp. This is a kind of quest. When all else fails, you return to what’s in your heart to find the truth you’ve been looking for all along - Country Routes

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: THE REV DEBUTS EL DIABLO SINGLE + LYRIC VIDEO

If you’re a fan of Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, or Midland; then you’re sure to fall in love with Southern country rockers, The Rev. The Arizona band has just premiered their debut single and lyric video for “El Diablo”. The song brings elements of country, southern rock, a hint of alternative that is sure to get your boots stomping.

Vocalist Eric Meyers tells us, “We thought we should introduce ourselves to listeners with “El Diablo” because everything we do is rooted in country music. With El Diablo, we get right down in the swamp and conjure images of the archetype outlaw and the soundtrack to accompany it. Country and southern rock are in our DNA, so “El Diablo” came naturally. Those genres are the platform upon which The Rev builds out our sound. We were raised on it.”

Creating “El Diablo” Eric was intrigued by the idea of taking a previous era and re-creating it with a modern likability. It’s hard not to picture The South when listening to this track! Recording in Arizona certainly gave the track a whole new vibe.

The Rev is composed of Eric Meyers (vocalist), Frank Monaco (lead guitar), Josh Rozenboom (second lead guitar), John June (bass), Chris Chambers (drums), Mitchell Leonard (piano/keys). - Stage Right Secrets

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The Rev – El Diablo (Submission)
In what appears to be their first official track to hit the internet, The Rev, a musical group from Scottsdale, Arizona, is ready to show the world what they’ve got with their new song titled ‘El Diablo’. Described as an “outlaw tune with a swamp stomp rhythm”, the Country track reeks hot weather, sweat, and heat from the barbecue pit. Keep your eyes wide open for more from the outstanding group’s forthcoming releases. Until then, stream the song below. - Grungecake

Eric Meyers took the long way to reach his destination to become a musician. The lead singer and guitarist of Arizona outlaw country rock band The Rev was in real estate (a job he did not like at all) and he was a surfer and drifter looking for kicks. It nearly killed him when he sucked into a cave by a freak current. It became his wake up call and he picked up the guitar again, an instrument that he had abandoned over a decade ago. Long story short: he started writing songs, took guitar lessons from seasoned veteran Frank Monaco and thus seeds were planted for The Rev, a Southern rock band with country leanings.

Lead single El Diablo transports the listener to the deserts near Scottsdale, AZ. A mid-tempo song brimming with swagger about a bar with ample booze, "fast cars and even faster women", with Ciera Elizabeth stealing the show as an extra vocalist. This is a band that needs two make an album posthaste. On vinyl, in a gatefold sleeve. Recommended if you like Kris Kristofferson and The Black Crowes.

The Rev:
Eric Meyers, vocals, rhythm guitar
Chris Chambers: drums
Mitchell Leonard: piano
Frank Monaco: lead guitar - Hans Werksman

Country music harkens to a certain level of independence, grit, and lawlessness of the open land. Arizona outfit The Rev bring together a cast of seasoned musicians, led by singer-songwriter Eric Meyers. Their debut single “El Diablo” comes as a seriously deep first cut, blending southern rock, classic and alt-country, as well as “outlaw swamp stomp”, for an irresistible boot-stomping tune and savory taste of what’s to come. An accompanying lyric video, premiered on Stageright Secrets, further emphasize’s the songs message, bringing it to life.
“We thought we should introduce ourselves to listeners with “El Diablo” because everything we do is rooted in country music,” shared Meyers. “We get right down in the swamp and conjure images of the archetype outlaw and the soundtrack to accompany it. Country and southern rock are in our DNA, so “El Diablo” came naturally. Those genres are the platform upon which The Rev builds out our sound. We were raised on it.”
In writing “El Diablo”, Meyers shared his inspiration to summon up a heavy, nostalgic-inducing piece. “I had this feeling in my gut calling me to a bygone era and its mystique, but I knew I wanted to set it in a modern context. I had to shut out a lot of noise to get to that place and basically wall off today, to get to yesterday. As a writer, you not only get to suspend reality, but you have to. It allows the imagination to run wild.” “El Diablo” evokes a vision of dirt roads, rowdy bars, and the unspoken rules of a lawless land. Even on first listen, it brings a sense of familiarity, drawing you in with a mesmerizing manner.
The track was brought to life as Meyers presented his foundation and lyrics to the rest of the band – composed of Frank Monaco (lead guitar), Josh Rozenboom (second lead guitar), John June (bass), Chris Chambers (drums),
and Mitchell Leonard (piano/keys). Ciera Kamp would later join on backing vocals, transforming the track to an entirely new level with her contrasting vocals playing off of Meyers. “Our process lends itself to surprises because everyone brings his or her own sensibility to each song, independent of the rest,” said Meyers. “I showed up with “El Diablo” as a skeleton—the tune, the chords, the lyrics and my imagination. As we always do, everyone created their own part from the ground up, no direction or heavy-handed leaning one way or another.” They recorded with Josh Rozenboom, of SER Soundworks in Chandler, AZ.
With plenty more music in the works, The Rev is planning to release additional tracks in January. Meyers shared with a grin, “In terms of both the writing of these songs and the songs as a collection, expect the unexpected.” “El Diablo” is out digitally everywhere today, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
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