The Boxmasters Sign With Ranch

THE BOXMASTERS SIGN TO
101 RANCH RECORDS

THE BOXMASTERS JOIN MARK COLLIE AS THE SECOND SIGNING
TO THE NASHVILLE LABEL’S ROSTER

101 Ranch Records has signed The Boxmasters to the label’s roster, it was announced today by Teresa Vinson, Vice President of Operations. The Boxmasters will release a new single through the label later this year, with a double album and tour in early 2015.

The Boxmasters are an Americana/ Los Angeles Rock and Roll band that previously released 3 albums on Vanguard Records. They coined the phrase “Modbilly” for their Rockabilly and British Invasion influences. The Boxmasters 2nd album titled “Modbilly” topped the Americana charts for 2 weeks in 2009 and was named the number 14 album on the Americana Music Association’s 2009 Top 100 albums of the year.

“The Boxmasters are a tremendously talented band known for their diversity, wide range and prolificacy,” commented Teresa Vinson, Vice President of Operations. “We’re thrilled that they have chosen 101 Ranch Records to continue their legacy as an Americana rock band and they are a welcome addition to the label roster alongside Mark Collie.”

Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters consists of Teddy Andreadis, J.D. Andrew, Brad Davis and Bud Thornton. Individually, the members have released multiple albums as well as appeared on Grammy award-winning projects such as Warren Zevon’s “The Wind” and Earl Scruggs’ “Earl Scruggs & Friends.” The Boxmasters have toured extensively across North America and Canada both as headliners as well as the opening act for Willie Nelson and Family, Elvis Costello, George Thorogood and ZZ Top. All of the members have been playing in bands since their early teens in the South, Midwest and North East.

The Boxmasters are also writing and collaborating with Mark Collie on his 101 Ranch Records debut as well which will debut in 2015.

Based in Nashville, TN and founded by RayLynn Records creator Bob Simpson, 101 Ranch Records previously announced the accomplished singer, songwriter, actor, producer and filmmaker Mark Collie as its first signing. Collie has won over both critics and fans with his raw rockabilly sound, superbly crafted songs and high-energy live show. With a successful series of roles in television and film under his belt, he recently went behind the lens as a filmmaker for his documentary film “The Mountain,” combining his love of film and music. The documentary was screened at the CMA Music Festival this summer and will be taken to film festivals over the next year.

The Boxmasters’ Bud and Mark Collie will be guests on Kickin’ It with Kix, Kix Brooks’ American Country Countdown radio show this weekend. Please check local lists for details.

101 Ranch Records marks the second record label venture from Texas businessman Bob R. Simpson and wife Janice L. Simpson after their 2011 launch of the Christian label RayLynn Records. The 101 Ranch Records management team also includes Tammy Collie, Vice President and General Manager of RayLynn Records.