27MILES is a four-piece original southern rock band spawned within the great outburst of raw musical talent from the burgeoning Malibu music scene. Their unique sound and a philosophy to "keep it real by staying true to who they are and honoring those that paved the way before them", come together to create unique and timeless music. Formerly Malibu's popular band 454, 27MILES features the rarefied combination of its original co-founders: singer, songwriter and guitarist Kevin Solomon, a.k.a. "SOLLY" and songwriter and guitarist Donny Kulp. Front man SOLLY brings masterfully adept guitar work, a powerful, emotion-eliciting gravel voice and gift of gab personality; paired with Kulp's prolific songwriting abilities and visceral and passionately explosive guitar expertise. As their sound developed and the songs began to come together for their debut album, they brought in British songwriter/producer Daniel Wills (Son of Rick Wills – Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Bad Company) to help finish some ideas and come up with a few songs to complete the album. As a trio these three are a force to be reckoned with. All understanding what the end result must be, timeless classics! "I knew just by the way these guys looked and played, and the fact that they were named after a muscle car engine, we would come up with some great stuff. I have never had as much fun working and writing with a band than these guys! They are truly the next classic rock band of our generation and they continue to aspire to live the dream!" says Wills. Daniel introduced the band to Producer/Engineer Brian Dobbs (Metallica, Motlëy Cru, Echo Brain, Man Made God), who would be the right man for the job to mix the band’s recorded tracks for their 2006 release 'Bringin' It Back'. Kulp and Solomon launched 27MILES envisioning "the greatest rock band ever" that truly reflected their influences from the great 70s bands such as Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix, retooled and recast in their own style. By combining blues, southern rock and acoustic numbers that are melodic and mesmerizing, set off with heavy choruses, a highly combustible bloodletting is eminent and guaranteed to entertain. 27MILES brought in professional musician Berry Oakley Jr. on bass, (son of Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers). Oakley is a vintage nut who tours with The Robby Krieger Band of the Doors, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night and the Allman Brothers among others. Oakley's approach and abilities are extraordinary, spontaneous and world class. The final role was filled by drummer Joseph Kern. Jody is an accomplished percussionist who graduated from the Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA where he blew away everyone in his jazz class with his creative and dynamic drum solos. It was there that he rounded out his drumming education. Throughout his career Jody has played with bands such as Malibu’s own Last Call, Venice’s The Degenerates, former Posh Boy and Fearless Records band Glue Gun in which he did two US tours. Jody is proud to announce rejoining with his old friends "from way back", and can be heard on their debut release, "Bringin' It Back". 27MILES finished mastering their 11-song album at J.T. Meskiel’s Document Room Recording Studio in Malibu in April 2006. "27 Miles are a great bunch of guys," said J.T. "They brought their A-Game and were very focused and disciplined, producing a remarkable album they so richly deserve." 27MILES "Bringin' It Back" is available for purchase online at www.27milesmusic.com, www.myspace.com/27miles and iTunes. Featured guest artists include iconic guitar from Dean Deleo of STP on the songs, "Where I Belong" and "Lessons Learned", Duane Betts, son of Dickie Betts of the Allman Brothers on the song, "Brotherhood" and Vocals by Angelic Leah Felder, daughter of Don Felder of the Eagles on the song, "Life Unknown" "I cherish kinship between musicians", Deleo said. "Like so many of us, music is a nice place to dip our minds. When Kevin asked me to come down and play on the 27MILES record, I was flattered. I dig the songs and their playing. Honestly, Kevin or Donny could have mustered up anything I played. They are both great players. They were recording at the Document Room where I had done some stuff for Chicago’s 30th album", noted Deleo. "If I can find any reason not to go south of Cross Creek I will. J.T.'s studio is the greatest, like water in the desert, state-of-the-art man. J.T. makes the time spent there quite easy and enjoyable as well as keeping us close to home." The 27MILES interplay runs delicate and airy to dense and driving. Together they gel magically and soulfully creating a melodic and mesmerizing signature sound that plays heavy and explosive with a sophisticated integration of accompaniments, harmonies and an unstoppable rhythmic juggernaut: a single, powerful and textured sound. All songs written by Donny Kulp and Kevin Solomon. Daniel Wills co-wrote on 'High', 'Brotherhood', 'Where I Belong', 'Lessons Learned', and 'Back Home'. Produced by 27MILES and J.T. Meskiel. Mixed by Brian Joseph Dobbs. Recorded at Document Room Studios, Malibu California 90265 . . : GUESTBOOK . . PRESS . . STORE . . LINKS . . CONTACT : . .  Webmaster |