The String Revolution and Tommy Emmanuel’s fans are cheering them on, because their instrumental arrangement of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” is nominated for a Grammy® Award for best arrangement (instrumental or acapella).
The Australian-born superstar guitarist posted on his social media this past
Friday, “So honored to get a Grammy® nomination with The
String Revolution!!”
The String Revolution’s Janet Robin, Markus Illko, and Rober Luis are thrilled
as well. Janet says, “the true
reward lies in the opportunity to share music with all of you. Music has the
power to heal, inspire, and bring us together…. Thank you to fellow Grammy
members for supporting our band The String Revolution, and for being a part of
this incredible adventure.”
Grammy® winning producer (and Johnny Cash’s son) John Carter Cash heard The String Revolution’s demo and loved it. He helped the band work on the arrangement with a special guest-- Grammy® nominated guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel. Then John produced it at Cash Cabin, in Hendersonville, TN, which was captured on video. Mixing was done by Grammy® winner Matthew Hyde and mastering by Grammy® winner Emerson Mancini in Los Angeles, CA.
Composed of three virtuoso guitarists, the Grammy®
nominated band is renowned for electrifying performances, blending different
genres and styles to create a unique and captivating sound.
The band includes former Randy Rhoads student Janet Robin (“Top 50 Acoustic
Guitarist bonus list” by Guitar Player Magazine, 2017, Precious Metal,
Lindsey Buckingham, Meredith Brooks, Air Supply….), award winning Austrian
nylon-string guitarist Markus Illko (composer: ORF-Austria TV, Price Waterhouse
Coopers, Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Christmas” and “Single Moms Club”)
and Cuban multi-credited guitarist Rober Luis (Daymé Arocena, Colin Hay,
Jackson Browne.)
They released their first EP “Stringborn” in
2016 to rave reviews and jam-packed shows, and their 2019 CD, “Red Drops,”
The String Revolution’s cover version of “Billie Jean” reached the Top 10
Spotify LA Instrumental Charts and their songs on Spotify have reached over 4
million plays. They have been selling out several Los Angeles notable clubs
such as Hotel Cafe, Boulevard Music, The Mint, and many music festivals as they
continue to tour nationally and soon, internationally. In 2019, the band was
invited to perform at The Grammy® Museum in The Clive
Davis Theater for their prestigious American Express sponsored concert series.
In 2022, they teamed up with longtime Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens to record
a unique acoustic version of the Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads classic,
“Crazy Train.,” including a special animated video. The result garnered
complimentary press and more excitement over the band, which led to music
industry icon, Miles Copeland and his biz partner John Bevilacqua became their
managers. That got The String Revolution signed with Jerry Ross’s Harmony
Agency and the band has risen to touring to perform in PACs and state fairs.
With memorable songs, unique arrangements, and exceptional musicianship, the Grammy® nominated band, The String Revolution is no doubt a new force in the world of music and guitar performance.
Folsom Prison Blues
Written by: Johnny Cash
Arranged by:
The String Revolution, Tommy Emmanuel & John Carter Cash
Produced by: John Carter Cash.
Additional Musicians:
MB Gordy: Percussion
Double Bass: Byron House
Engineered by: Trey Call
Engineer Assistant: Joseph Cash
Recorded at Cash Cabin, Hendersonville, Tennessee
Mixed by: Matthew Hyde, London, UK
Mastered by: Emerson Mancini, Larrabee Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Single Cover Art: Chris Eselgroth
Photos/Videos: Brooke Noyce
