Cincinnati-based Country-Rock Band Root Cellar Xtract (RCx) explores embracing enduring loneliness with their newly released single, “All These Eyes.” Blending soulful melodies with poignant lyrics and a driving groove, this track promises to resonate with fans of the throwback 70’s sounds of Laurel Canyon Country Rock, such as Jackson Browne, Poco, The Eagles, and Ohio’s own Pure Prairie League.
“All These Eyes” was written by Clyde Bailey in December of 2023 in London. The band was invited to record at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM) studios. Guided by the golden ears of Cincinnati’s own Aaron Almashy, “All These Eyes” was mixed by Aaron’s Gaslight Studios and mastered by Georgetown Mastering Studio in Nashville.
Formed in 2016 by Clyde Bailey, Root Cellar Xtract (RCx) is an original, soulful California Country Rock Band based out of Cincinnati Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Their first album release was “Rear View Mirrors Eyes” in 2017 and their second album release was “Lonesome Miles” in 2019 and third album “Dusty Afternoon” Dec of 2022.
The Band is peppered with some of Cincinnati’s heavy-weight musicians, featuring Steve Mueller (Pedal Steel), Phillip Burkhead (Piano), Jim Pelz (Guitar), Eric Sayer (Bass), Jason Smart (Drums), and Clyde Bailey (Singer/Songwriter/Acoustic Guitar). The band’s live performances have become known for their extended soaring jam solos featuring hand-offs between pedal steel, guitar, and piano.
Root Cellar Xtract (RCx) music has spun on over 70 radio stations in 8 different countries. The music charts also took notice and RCx was rated in the top 25 Americana Releases in the country by Roots Radio and also spent many weeks on the AMA Charts. Root Cellar Xtract (RCx) has also opened up for a number of national acts including The Little River Band.
Root Cellar Xtract (RCx) released a Christmas tune in December 2023, “Christmas is Why,” that took off on YouTube and then quickly followed up with another new single, “Laramie to Cheyenne.” Since then, there have been almost 750K people who have discovered the music of RCx through their YouTube channel.
On being asked about the new release, Clyde Bailey responded, “All These Eyes,” like so many other songs, is about being lonely. Loneliness is everywhere man, it’s part of who we are but it can help us better appreciate the times of our lives when we aren’t lonely. But this tune is also about the added complexity of others knowing that you’re lonely. You know, if you’ve ever been lonely and you are out somewhere and you catch someone’s glance and then wonder or worry that they noticed that you’re lonely. I mean, sometimes when you’re lonely, you just want to be alone being lonely, but ultimately getting to a good place with all of it and finding a way to just keep good company with yourself”.
RCx’s next album is written and most of it is already recorded. The band is releasing a new song a month and will eventually roll it all up in 2025 for their fourth album release.
