'The Memphis Sessions' Showcases Southern Soul Combined With Rock & Roll

Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Jacob Stiefel, has honed his skills over his last two EP’s and is proud to announce the release of his third project, “The Memphis Sessions,” taking its namesake from its historically infused recording process. Stiefel is celebrating his latest project at The Sutler onMonday, November 16th. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6.

Jacob worked with producer Halley Phillipsto make his vision for this project become a reality. “He’s a force,” says Halley, “one of the best combinations of the old school/new school that I’ve seen.”  Halley has been spearheading the revival of her grandfather’s historic studio, Sam Phillips Recording Service, where legends like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Conway Twitty once recorded. Jacob and Halley added recording and mixing engineer Matt Ross-Spang(Jason Isbell, Chris Isaak, Brandy Clark) to their dynamic team. Jacob also brought in seasoned background singers Marie Lewey and Cindy Walker (Phish, Paul Thorn, Amy Grant, Percy Sledge) who have been a part of the Muscle Shoals Music recording industry for more than 40 years and are affectionately known as ‘The Shoals Sisters.’ All of these pieces come together to make “The Memphis Sessions,” a unique work that showcases Stiefel’s soulful southern sound.

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Jacob’s Alabama upbringing laid the groundwork for his dynamic style. Hailing from Fort Payne, a town nestled under Lookout Mountain and the home of musical greats Randy Owens, Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry of the group Alabama, Stiefel was immersed in music from a young age. His debut performance was a rendition of Elvis Presley’sHound Dog for his fourth grade Open House Night. This lit a fire in Jacob that has been burning ever since. After devoting years to his craft, earning a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Alabama and a move to Music City, Stiefel has made his fourth grade ambition a reality. With over 200 performances a year, writing songs with Nashville legends, a fan base that spans the world and now a third project under his belt, Jacob Stiefel is just getting started.

Photos courtesy PLA Media

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