Seattle based blues rock trio Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method has signed with Lightning In A Bottle Records. Currently in pre production, their next yet to be titled album is coming together quickly. Tracking is scheduled to begin next April to coincide with the completion of Polly’s PhD degree, with an estimated release date of mid 2024 on LIABR. Discussions have also begun about re-releasing the bands 2023 chart popping album “50” through the LIABR label, and adding it to the LIABR publishing catalog. And yes, we will be calling her Dr O’Keary after April.
Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method consists of Polly O’Keary fronting on bass and vocals, her husband Tommy Cook on drums, and guitarist Dave Miller rounding out the trio. Since their conception in 2007, the band has done 10 national tours, independently released four critically acclaimed albums; been nominated for three Independent Blues Music awards including Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year; won Blues Band of the Year from the LA Music Critic; been a top five finalist in the International Blues Challenge Best Self-Produced CD competition; had a #1 single on contemporary blues radio and a #4 album; charted on Living Blues, and received a total of 26 awards from the Washington Blues Society and the Inland Empire Blues Society, including Best Songwriter, Best Blues Guitar, Best Blues Drummer, Best Blues Vocalist, and Best Blues Bass, among others. Their pedigree is proven and undeniable.
“This is a band that I was really hoping to establish a label relationship with” says LIABR founder Timmer Blakely. “They’ve been creating great original music and presenting consistently and with tremendous authority for a long time. These folks are the real deal and I am anxious to see what they are going to bring next. They are a great fit with LIABR and a very welcome addition to our family”.
Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method have already booked their 2024 US tour. Head over to their web site at https://www.pollyokeary.com/ to find out when they will be at a festival or venue near you. And be sure to sign up for the Lightning In A Bottle records mailing list to be kept updated on the new album's progress.
Absolutely love this Polly, and her group, I’ve been following them for 20+ years, they’ve grown and developed musically and personally and are some of the best musical people you’ll ever meet! Congratulations on your relationship, may it benefit all of us!