The Bloody Tinth - The Bloody Backstory

The Backstory June 1864 Predominantly Irish Ohio Volunteer 10th Regiment musters out nicknamed "The Bloody Tinth". June 1992 Michael and Rachel Sams burn through a 12pk of AA Batteries listening to the Waterboy's "Fisherman's Blues" on family vacation. March 2008 Brother and sister (slightly tipsy) decide since they're both bonafide working musicians they should start their own damn Irish band. September 2008 Singer, guitarist, songwriter Ryan Gorsuch meets Rachel at a club in Newport, KY. October 2008 Ryan introduces Michael and Rachel to his co-writer and best high school bud, Joe Kendall. December 2008 Rehearsals commence...
2009 March 2009 The Bloody Tinth is born! First promotional picture with Amos Hopkins on bass. May 2009 The band records a 3-song demo in Ryan's basement. June 2009 The Bloody Tinth calls Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Cincinnati home. August 2009 Festival season brings Glier's Goettafest, Newport, KY September 2009 Outdoor concert for the Seven Nations Celtic Club, Portsmouth OH
2010 January 2010 Post-gig jam session with new friends in Portsmouth, OH. St.Patrick's Day 2010 The Bloody Tinth plays to a packed tent at a downtown Toledo OH streetfest. March 18, 2010 Featured on Goodmorning Toledo! May 2010 Nick Lorenz debuts as bass player at Molly Malone's in Northern Kentucky. Hurray! July 2010 The band entertains the Ancient Order of Hibernians at their National Conference. Which leads to... August 2010 Road trips! September 2010 And more road trips... August 2010 The band acquires Cheryl the Minivan for more road trips ! December 2010 Instrumental tracks for first full-length disc laid down over a snowy weekend at Waycross Studio.
2011 January 2010 Vocal tracks added to album. February 2010 Good Ship Rising is finished: release date set for March, 2011.