Artist description Their music has been called poetic, enigmatic, moving, highly crafted and original. Whatever words you use to describe Abel and Rawls, these two exceptional and prolific songwriters have some sound advice: PLAY IT LOUD AND LISTEN HARD!

Musical Influences Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, John Lennon

Similar Artists Wilco, the Pixies, Del Amitri

Artist History Ward Abel and Steve Rawls were two of the original members of the Jacob Rye Band. They joined forces again in 1994, resuming their collaboration and making some great new music!"Two Months"CD by Abel and Rawls was a reunion work of sorts, confirming the writing chemistry that existed on many of their earlier works together. It contains 12 tracks that remain true to the Pop/Rock format, though somewhat lower in volume than their current release, "As We Wake From Our Sleep." This newest CD from Abel and Rawls (slated for a 01/01 release) showcases the songwriters' unique diversity and lyrical imagery, while maintaining solid, radio friendly, mass appeal.The CD consists of 14 tracks featuring many of their friends in the music business.If you like melodic, urgent guitar-based Pop/Rock, then you owe it to yourself to check out the tracks on this CD! As a listener, you can hear the natural evolution of their musical style from eclectic and deeply personal on "Two Months," into what can be described as powerful new pop on their latest CD.Abel and Rawls are forging a new dimension in Pop/Rock music. Intelligent lyrics and superbly crafted melodies coupled with powerful performances.... A recipe for music worth a listen.

Location Jonesboro, GA - USA

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