THE ERLY
contact: Fran Gleason / booking@theerlyband.com
social media: Instagram / Facebook / Spotify / Youtube / Website
hometown: Niles, Michigan, USA
genres: Folk-Rock/Americana/Jam (live)
press: Grateful Web Album Review / 91.1 The Globe Live Interview / Anywhere The Needle Drops Interview / Grateful Web Live Show Review / Earmilk / Red Chuck Productions /Music Crowns / Fame Magazine / Markets Herald / Jammerzine / FMS / Mystic Sons
performed with: Cracker, MAX, Miles Nielson and The Rusted Hearts w/Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, Adelitas Way, The Nth Power, Joe Marcinek Band, Jessica Hartwick
BIOGRAPHY
Niles, Michigan band, The Erly, features Collin Mattiford on bass/vocals, Trevor McDonald on guitar/vocals, Fran Gleason on drums/vocals, and Simon Kauffman-Hurst on keyboards.
Performing together since 2018, The Erly has released four studio albums, including the newest in their catalog, an 11-track Americana rock album called ‘Salem Lights’ (9/4/24). Featuring each member on lead vocals, it contains narrative-driven lyrics that paint southern-gothic landscapes amongst emotional, rootsy playing. Born out of happenstance, a jam session with intent to create demos in Gleason’s basement, ‘Salem Lights’ evolved into a completed body of work. Produced by Paul Bennett, the band describes the album as, “No metronome, all the microphone bleed you can get, and the true sound of The Erly working together in their natural state.” Though this album finds The Erly at their most relaxed, they are no strangers to creating a high-octane, jam-adjacent live performance. They have performed at concert halls, bars, and festivals across the US and have played with artists such as Cracker, MAX, and Miles Nielson and The Rusted Hearts. The Erly has been featured in Grateful Web, Earmilk, The Globe, and many more!
Promo Photos
Music
Salem Lights
The new album that happened by accident. Released September 4th, 2024.
We set up our instruments in Fran’s basement—mics and recording gear chaperoned by Paul Bennett—with the mentality of “let’s make some demos and see what happens.” 11 songs came out of nowhere and everything fell into place in real time. No metronome, all the microphone bleed you can get, and the true sound of The Erly working together in their natural state. Produced by Paul Bennett. Featuring singles “55 On The Other Side,” “Sally,” and “OH10“
“The album features 11 heartfelt songs blending blues, funk, and folk, offering something for everyone.” - Dan Ward, Grateful Web
“The Erly's latest album, "Salem Lights," is an eleven-track Americana rock masterpiece set to release on September 4th. Produced by Paul Bennett, the album exudes an effortless authenticity, seamlessly blending folk, classic rock, jam, and soul elements. The organic production process eschewed metronomes and artificial constraints, resulting in a raw and unfiltered musical experience.” - Natalie Patrick, Earmilk
Americana/rock band The Erly have finally released their highly-anticipated album ‘Salem Lights’, with the standout track ‘55 On The Other Side’ taking centre stage. Hailing from Niles, Michigan, this four-piece group has earned acclaim for their skilled musicianship and energetic performances, while drawing comparisons to the likes of Dawes and Grateful Dead. - Turtle Tempo
Music Videos
Live Interviews / Podcasts
Live Interview/performance at the 91.1: The Globe
In the latest episode of Globe Music Presents we bring in local band The Erly! Tyson Miller sits down with the band to talk their origins, their new album (and their accidental EP) and their upcoming three hour Grateful Dead cover set.
Interview: Tyson Miller
Director: Grant Bachman
Audio mix: Seth Smith Kauffman
Camera: Sage Sauder, Mike Murrell, Joey Paternostro, Eduardo Alvarez-Barrera
The Globe General Manager is Jason Samuel.
Interview/performance - Anywhere The Needle Drops
The Erly performs in-studio, giving us a sneak peak at two new songs, and hangs out to discuss their upcoming "accidental" new album, Salem Nights.
Theme music by Hero Jr. (https://www.herojrmusic.com/) Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions (https://www.theoryoneproductions.com/)
Live Videos
Salem Lights Tour 2024 Montage
Tracing Circles live at The Garage (South Bend, IN)
Red Roof Inn (Stripped Down for NPR Tiny Desk)
Documentary courtesy of J2 Marketing
Live at Earworm Records
Live at The Garage Bar
Live montage
Meet The Band
Collin Mattiford - Bass Guitar/Vocals. Lead Vocals: 55 On The Other Side, Carolina, Reading The Call & many more!
Trevor McDonald - Guitar/Vocals Lead Vocals: Sally, Tread Around, Jasmine
Fran Gleason - Drums/Vocals Lead Vocals: Red Roof Inn, OH10, Flame The Main, Oh Well
Simon Kauffman Hurst - Keyboards Occasionally caught singing “She’s In My Shoe“ by Theo Katzman
What They’re Saying
“Heartfelt songs blending blues, funk, and folk, offering something for everyone.” - Dan Ward, Grateful Web (full article here)
“The Erly is poised to cement their mark on the Americana genre. Hailing from Michigan, their sound is deeply rooted in folk and country as much as rock and soul. They have the stories to tell, the guts to share them, and the melodies to deliver with radio-ready smoothness.” - Daniel Meggitt, Music Crowns (full article here)
“The Erly is making a stamp with their own take on the musical influences of current and past generations, creating an experience that is unique, vibrant, and fun.” - Justin Flagel, Red Chuck Productions (full article here)
“The Michigan-based pop/soul band The Erly is new to us, but there are traces of two generation of great artists in their bright music. With a clear love for both 70s pop and funk, The Erly is a tasty throwback that sounds completely fresh.” - Soultracks (full article here)