Red Sky July
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Red Sky July are an alternative country
band, founded in 2009 by Texas
guitarist Ally McErlaine
; his wife Shelly Poole
, a former member of Alisha's Attic
; and Charity Hair, formerly of The Alice Band. The band release their debut self titled album via Proper Records
on the 18th October.
Alternative country
Alternative country is a loosely defined sub-genre of country music, which includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream or pop country music...
band, founded in 2009 by Texas
Texas (band)
Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
guitarist Ally McErlaine
Ally McErlaine
Ally McErlaine is a Scottish guitarist, best known for his work with the band Texas, which he has been a member of since 1988. Ally is also a member of Red Sky July who release their self titled debut album on the 17th October 2011.-Biography:McErlaine married Shelly Poole from Alisha's Attic in...
; his wife Shelly Poole
Shelly Poole
Shelly Poole is an English songwriter and singer.-Career:Shelly Poole is the daughter of the 1960s recording artist Brian Poole, of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, and learned to read and write music at an early age. With her sister Karen, she formed the duo band, Alisha's Attic, in 1989...
, a former member of Alisha's Attic
Alisha's Attic
Alisha's Attic were an English duo of the 1990s and early 2000s. The two members were sisters Shelly McErlaine and Karen Poole, born in Barking and Chadwell Heath respectively. Their father is Brian Poole of 1960s group Brian Poole and the Tremeloes...
; and Charity Hair, formerly of The Alice Band. The band release their debut self titled album via Proper Records
Proper Records
Proper Records is a record label founded in 1988 by Malcolm Mills and Paul Riley. Commencing with a handful of releases, including The Balham Alligators and Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers, the label grew in stature and renown through its reissue marque, 'Proper Box', whose 4CD boxsets for...
on the 18th October.