Curb Records Artist Pitney Meyer Releases First Single from Forthcoming Album
World Premiere of “Old Friend” Airs September 12th on Real Roots Radio with Daniel Mullins
Bluegrass music’s newest collaboration, Pitney Meyer, made their radio debut in July with “That Sounds Lonesome,” a (J.D.) Crowe-esque up-tempo song written by Mo Pitney and John Meyer. Now, Curb Records announces the release of the duo’s first single from their forthcoming album. “Old Friend” will be available everywhere September 13th.
Alongside Serve Productions, Pitney Meyer built a completely analog recording studio in the heart of an 1837 hand-hewn log cabin, formerly owned by Johnny Cash, now the Storytellers Hideaway Farm in Bon Aqua, Tennessee. “It’s interesting, I think, learning about this property,” says John. “What this was for Johnny Cash, was sort of his place to get away from it all. So in a way, we’re kind of here for the same reason. We want to make music but we want it to be defined by the music.”
Referred to as the “Bon Aqua Sessions,” a collection of songs were recorded live-to-tape that include the duo’s first foray into radio, “That Sounds Lonesome,” a full 11-song album, Cherokee Pioneer, and a bonus post-album track. Released mid-July, “That Sounds Lonesome” continues to be a favorite with radio programmers and fans, and is currently #2on BanjoRadio’s Top 20 Songs and reached #15 on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Songscharts.
Eager to continue the momentum, Curb Records and Pitney Meyer are set to deliver “Old Friend” to radio and consumers this week. Written by Mo Pitney, John Meyer, and Wyatt McCubbin, “Old Friend” beautifully captures the kind of friendship that lives on forever in memories, serving up nostalgia and melancholy side by side with Pitney’s sentimental southern drawl and Meyer’s tender banjo picking. With this musical collaboration that was born out of deep friendship, it’s fitting that “Old Friend” was the first song the duo recorded for the album. “I think the only way I could share with people how much John’s friendship means to me, is to make this record,” says Mo. “I really believe that there’s people that live and die that have never had a friend. I just really feel honored to say that I have a friend.”
Pitney Meyer will celebrate the release of “Old Friend” with its World Premiere on Real Roots Radio with Daniel Mullins on Thursday, September 12th at 11am ET. Real Roots Radio can be heard around the world via realrootsradio.com or through their free app for iOS and Android.
“Old Friend” will be available everywhere Friday, September 13th and can be presaved here. For more on Pitney Meyer, follow the band on social media channels @pitneymeyer or visit pitneymeyer.com.
About Pitney Meyer
PITNEY MEYER is the inspired bluegrass collaboration of Mo Pitney & John Meyer, born out of jam sessions and music gatherings in living rooms, festivals, and stages like the Station Inn where Mo and John played a sold-out residency. With Mo on acoustic guitar and John on banjo, they are joined on-stage by Nate Burie (mandolin) and Blake Pitney (bass), along with a rotating list of top-tier fiddle players including CMA Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor, Ivy Phillips, and Ron Stewart. Their debut record is scheduled to be released Spring 2025.
About Curb Records
Celebrating 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING & COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.