This album began to take shape in the wake of the pandemic. At the time, Ryan and Owen were playing in a band called The Blind Pilots. They shared song ideas via app texts whilst Ryan was living up near Brunswick Heads and Owen on the Northern Beaches.
One night, they performed an acoustic set at a radio station for The Blind Pilots as a duo and that stripped-back performance sparked something. Both realising this more intimate, acoustic direction was what they wanted to explore.
From there, a new project was born and road-tested material at local breweries and bars where the response from audiences was overwhelmingly positive. Encouraged by the feedback, the boys began demoing more seriously with the goal of creating a full album of songs that have shaped who they are.
Out of 20 tracks they narrowed it down to 13. They recorded the core of the album at Damien Gerard Studios, with some additional parts tracked at The Factory Studio in Mona Vale. The final mixes were handled by Russell Pilling, bringing the project to life.
This album is a product of reconnection, reinvention, and the enjoyment of exploring the blues.
The Stomp’n Ramblers is Owen Mancell on slide guitar/stomp box/vocals and Ryan Stone on harmonica. With a sound steeped in the raw spirit of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, they draw influences from The Backsliders, RL Burnside and Muddy Waters to deliver an eclectic blend of vintage blues with contemporary storytelling.
Owen’s soulful voice brings a deep emotional edge to their music, carrying the weight and warmth of old-school blues with every note. Paired with Ryan’s electrifying harmonica work, the duo channels a sound that feels timeless and unique.
As seasoned performers on the live circuit, The Stomp’n Ramblers have shared stages with acclaimed acts like Sons of the East, 19 Twenty, and Nathan Cavaleri.
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