Rose City Band
Sol y Sombra
Release Date: Jan 24, 2025
Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
Record label: Thrill Jockey
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Album Review: Sol y Sombra by Rose City Band
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Portland quartet Rose City Band are led by the prolific Ripley Johnson (Wooden Ships, Moon Duo) with support from Barry Walker (pedal steel guitar), Paul Hasenberg (keyboards), and John Jeffrey (drums). Their fourth record, Sol Y Sombra, translates to sun and shade but doesn’t deviate much from their cosmic country roots. Johnson said, “I’m generally trying to make uplifting music, good time music.
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