Tree O
Records Signs Boston-Based Juliet and the Lonesome Romeos and Will Release Their
Debut Album, No Regrets, on
January 15, 2013
NASHVILLE, TN – Tree O Records announces the signing of
Boston-based group Juliet and the Lonesome Romeos, and will nationally release
their debut album, No
Regrets, on January 15, 2013. No Regrets was
produced by Michael Dinallo and Ducky Carlisle, known collectively as “The
Tremolo Twins,” whose credits include a Grammy Award, a number one single and
various gold and platinum awards.
Dynamic singer Juliet Simmons Dinallo, whose powerfully
soulful vocals drive the band, demonstrates a flair for roots-infused pop music,
while incorporating a definite leaning toward the country side of life. The
deeply emotional songs travel down the highways and backroads between heartache
and hope. Boston Globe
writer Steve Morse
described her voice as “fresh and emotionally charged, as though Juliet were a
long-lost sister of Lucinda Williams.”
The 10 original songs on No
Regrets cover a wide spectrum of American music. Juliet
co-wrote seven of the tunes with Michael Gray, one with husband/producer Michael
Dinallo, and one alone. The opening title track exemplifies the pop/country
musical meshing throughout the album. The song itself tells the story of a
person taken advantage of for the last time. “Wishing Well”, written solely by
Juliet, crunches along like Harvest-era
Neil Young meets Lucinda until it hits the poppy chorus with oohs and aahs.
Curtis Mayfield-inspired rhythm guitar propels the beautiful love song and
country-soul ballad “Song For You”. The rocking and punchy “Narcissus” is the
ultimate kiss-off song, delivered with a snarling vocal by Juliet and a ripping
guitar solo by Jonas Kahn. The vocal/guitar duet “Winter Night” is the softest
moment on the record with a stark beauty invoking love found in the cold of
winter.
“Last Kiss” is a roots-rock tribute to a fallen friend.
The sadness in watching a loved one fall to schizophrenia is the subject of
“Unkindest Cut”, which is yet again fueled by a powerful vocal by Juliet and
soulful guitar by Michael Dinallo. “Faded Highway” is a Billy Joe
Shaver-inspired piece of writing from Michael Dinallo. The destruction,
after-effects and lasting suffering from Katrina in New Orleans are lamented
in “September Day”. The country-soul ballad “Learn To Love Again” provides the
ultimate showcase of Juliet’s remarkable vocal talent, and closes the album out
on a warm note of hope and happiness.
No Regrets
is a calling card announcing the arrival of a major new
musical talent in Juliet and the Lonesome Romeos, with her rich, powerful,
take-no-prisoners voice bursting with soul. From the original and insightful
songwriting, to the masterful musicianship and spot on production, No
Regrets truly is an album that has something for everyone.
Born in North Carolina,
Juliet Simmons Dinallo lived in Maine for a
short while before moving to Massachusetts. She was exposed to the arts and
music from birth with both her parents being English literature scholars. Her
father studied Shakespeare, hence her name and the album’s song titled
“Unkindest Cut”, and her mother was a folk music DJ while at college. With
music and literature all around her, it is no wonder Juliet was singing songs by
the Beatles as soon as she could walk and talk. During her teens, she played in
garage bands with her brother and later studied music at the Berklee College of
Music in Boston,
where she landed a spot on the world-renowned Berklee Gospel
Choir.
Immersing herself in the eclectic Boston music scene, Juliet
collected the experiences and relationships she encountered, which would help
her write the songs on No Regrets. By
playing in the local clubs, she also honed her vocal style and performing chops,
while meeting the musicians who helped her shape the sound and feel of the new
album. Growing up in this fertile musical environment helped Juliet transcend
her musical influences (Patty Griffin, the Beatles, Shawn Colvin, Van Morrison,
Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, and Emmylou Harris), while
maintaining the inspiration they provide, which is an important part of becoming
a true artist.
