Colt Records of Nashville has announced that they have reached a new two year agreement with the Central Ohio Duo of Alisha Sheely and Michael Clark known as County Line Junction. Their first release on Colt Records will be coming out at the end of August with a single entitled “Crossroads” from their new CD.Soulfulness prevails in lead singer, Alisha Sheely’s vocal delivery and songwriting for County Line Junction. Specializing in lead vocals, backing vocals and rhythm acoustic guitar, Alisha has played venues across the region. Her lead vocals have been described as a hybrid of Martina McBride and Dusty Springfield. Performing solo in the past as Alisha Lynn, her album, “Even the Angels Knew”, gained popularity across Europe and reached the top of the independent charts in the late 90’s. Alisha then joined the band Jericho and toured Ohio and the regional area as a backing and lead vocalist. Alisha’s songwriting continues to be heard and reviewed by top artists.
County Line Junction’s allure is enhanced by the exceptional vocal and guitar talents of Michael Clark. Michael’s professional training in jazz performance gives the duo their distinct, original and bluesy sound. Specializing in bass, lead guitar and lead vocals, Michael has played in venues across the United States. Michael has been a songwriter since the young age of 15. His love of Power Pop music fuels much of his songwriting ideas and has led to many accomplishments as a songwriter, including the purchase of “Without You” by the Fox Television Network for the show Undeclared.
Upon a chance meeting at their church, Alisha & Michael formed an unbreakable bond through their music and began playing out together in 2001. Since then, they continue to believe in the importance of giving back to people by participating in performances that benefit local and national charities such as The March of Dimes, The Komen Race for the Cure, and Special Olympics.
County Line Junction is currently planning their regional summer tour for 2009 and will continue to write and play their music for people across the United States. For booking information, contact County Line Junction at: www.myspace.com/countylinejunction
That Nashville Sound- What brought you to music in the first place?
Michael Clark- Listening as a small child to everything on the radio and realizing that music moved me to such a point that I had to be involved. I paid more attention to detail in songs than I did anything else and just knew that music was going to play a role in my life.
Alisha Sheely: I sang my first solo at church when I was 3 years old (so I'm told). After that, I was hooked on performing so I stuck with it all through school and into my adult years.
TNS- Describe your music- what's the mission behind the music?
MC- The mission? Besides the obvious to 'boldly go where no man has gone before? The mission is to write about experiences and hopefully connect with an audience who has had the same life experiences and share that experience through performances and recordings. We want to really be connected with our listening audience and hopefully develop a fan base that we are really in touch with.
AS- Our music is a combination of the genres that Mike and I love but didn't always appreciate until we met each other. We really wanted to make our own genre but haven't found a way to patent that. So, we combined the "weird" chords that Michael loves and the tight harmonies that I love.
TNS- What might people be surprised to find out about you?
MC- Not sure if there is anything about me that is "surprising".
AS- I think we should have answered this question about each other! That would have been more fun. Seriously though, I have a tattoo and love reading historical fiction. Is that interesting enough?
TNS- What kind of music are you listening to? What's in your iPod?
MC- Everything! Butch Walker, Matt Nathanson, Green Day, The Statler Brothers, and Yo La Tengo!
AS- Everything! The Dixie Chicks, The Indigo Girls, Little Big Town, Fleetwood Mac, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Norah Jones
TNS- If you had a crystal ball and looked forward five years, what do you see for yourself?
MC- Hopefully releasing a full length disc and playing out a lot in different cities to promote and support the new material. Building a fan base and getting bigger/better recognition.
AS- I would love to be playing music full time and meeting the fans in different cities. Another album would be great and learning to hone my songwriting skills is DEFINITELY in the plan!
TNS- Nickname for your guitar or other instrument(s)?
MC- No nicknames for the instruments - but I do drive "Big Blue" which is a Ford Aerostar Mini-van that has close to 200,000 miles on it!
AS- Ahem - he only has that nickname for the van because I named it! My first guitar's name was Oscar. My second was "Irene the Ibanez". I am now playing a Taylor and have YET to name her. Maybe you should let the fans decide!
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