Americana/Roots Rock featuring stunning three part vocal harmonies supported by superb acoustic musicianship

11 MP3 Songs in this album (38:25) !
Related styles: Rock: Americana, Rock: Roots Rock, Type: Acoustic

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Itâs time to let go of that baggage youâve been hauling around, whether itâs a carryon or the emotional variety. You wonât need to pack for this trip. In fact, the surprising Rising Regina will provide everything you need â upbeat, percussive melodies, perfectly synched three part harmonies, dynamic song structure â with a little bit of musical theatre thrown in.

With their full-length debut release, âTravel Lightlyâ, you can expect their popularity and acclaim to take off. Anchored by the superb vocal harmonies of sisters Kiki and Jessie Young and lead guitarist/mandolin player Rich Kulbacki, their sound takes on the depth of the third dimension. Add the talents of double bassist David Traugh and percussionist Kevin Bowser and youâve got a head-turning, jaw-dropping sound, unmatched by anyone, local or national.

More than a band, they are a vocal group, and every song is performed with precision and care. The lead-off track âWhiskeyâ warms you all the way through with its danceable, gypsy-like beat, setting the tone for the impending journey.

âThe jukebox is broken. Doesnât matter tonightâ¦
Weâre here for ya, to sing whatâs on our minds.â

âThis Roadâ, the second track, has a Celtic quality, and feels like a ribbon of highway with it slow and fast turns. A more traditional folk song, âThe Boxcar Killerâ evokes the rhythm of the rails, and gets the audience involved in its drama. After the sweet and serious âLooking Glassâ, the music takes a comic twist on âSheetsâ, a song that showcases Kiki Youngâs bluesy growl and humorously exemplifies the need to âtravel lightlyâ.

Back on âThe Road Less Traveledâ, a Patty Griffin style tune built by the conjoined heartbeats of mandolin, bass and percussion, the singerâs lament becomes a prayer.

âTo be free is not just a want, but a need.
I donât know where Iâm trying to go.
â¦Cause my days are slowly fadinâ away
I need faith, oh Lord, this I prayâ

Rich Kulbackiâs lead guitar shines on the break-out single, âHappy Nowâ (track # 7), a catchy tune with a bitter edge that will resonate with many. Jessie Youngâs sweet soprano takes the lead on âWildflowerâ, a lovely song that calls to mind early Joni Mitchell or Nickelcreek.

We travel back to traditional folk on âAnother Dayâ followed by âTrain to Anywhereâ. With its alternating tempos, you can see the train pulling slowly away from the station and speeding up again, away from the lover left behind. The final track, âRock My Worldâ, features Rich and Kiki in a conversational rock duet. A bit of a departure in style from the rest of the album, the song illustrates the diverse talents of this amazing band.

âTravel Lightlyâ is a strong debut from an accomplished band that is truly on its way.

About the Title

Kiki Young, whose original artwork graces the album, reports, âWe all agreed it should have something to do with
traveling... or life paths... simply due to the content of the album. It was when we were packing for the trip to West Virginia to record the first time. Jess says to all of us... "we have limited space, so travel lightly!" We knew right then that was the title. And frankly, as soon as she said it and all was decided, I saw the picture of the bird in my head. It seemed simple, yet bright... kind of like usâ¦â

Reviews

Rising Regina called its debut album "Travel Lightly," but judging from the tight playing, divine sibling harmonies, clever songwriting and overall professionalism, this rootsy local group might be on its way to packing heavily -- for extended tours.
Scott Mervis, Entertainment Editor
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


âGreat musicianship and incredible vocal harmonies, Rising Regina have found a way to take a classic sound and make it
totally fresh. I have seen guests become instant fans at their shows. Rising Regina is one of the best bands in Pittsburgh.
Watch for this act to break it big.â
Roy Martin Smith, Talent Buyer Hard Rock Café, Station Square

"Tight vocal harmonies, catchy tunes and nice arrangements. Expect great things from this band!" 
Trevor Lewington, Vocalist/Guitarist
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