Chris Robertson - vocals/guitar Ben Wells - guitar/vocals Jon Lawhon - bass/vocals John Fred Young – drums/vocals Black Stone Cherry have arrived with their second Roadrunner Records release, Folklore and Superstition. "There is a mystique with folklore and superstition," says Black Stone Cherry drummer John Fred Young. "We're intrigued by and interested in history, roots and heritage, and we incorporate that into our songs." The ability to tell compelling stories and lyrical tales isn't the only thing that Black Stone Cherry bring to the table. Folklore and Superstition isn't just a Southern rock record. It's an American rock n' roll record. The album is a timeless work by American pied pipers destined to take their music from the back roads of America to the four corners of the globe. "We are taking Southern tradition and giving a taste to the rest of the world," says bassist/vocalist Jon Lawhon. The band enlisted famed rock producer Bob Marlette (Ozzy, Shinedown, Quiet Riot) and headed to Nashville's Blackbird Studios that has housed everyone from Kid Rock to The Raconteurs, just 85 miles from their hometown of Edmonton, Kentucky. We incorporated regional sounds into the mix throughout the album," says Young. The band used turkey calls, a banjo and a washtub basin, among other things. Jon Lawhon recalls, "I made a washtub bass out of a broom handle and nylon rope!" Clearly, the band shied away from absolutely nothing when it came time to explore and experiment. "We didn't want to leave any door unopened while recording," says guitarist/vocalist Ben Wells. "This album has allowed us to dig deep into our roots," continues Young. "It also shows our influences in the songwriting. Our band is a positive band and we try to write songs that are uplifting. We also have a big storytelling side to us which comes through on songs like 'Ghost of Floyd Collins' and 'Reverend Wrinkle.'" Ben Wells comments on the band's expansion of its sound and subject matter, saying "The songwriting took on a life of its own, as the structures of the songs themselves have grown so much from touring. We have so much more to talk about and can apply the things we picked up musically." He admits the band also kept the ladies in mind this time around, recalling, "On the last album, girls would come up to us and say, 'You have songs for guys, so where are our songs?' So we have a song called 'You' on this album, which is a timeless ballad." The band's family and friends are another influence. "Long Sleeves" is told from the viewpoint of a friend who took part in the battle of Mogadishu as featured in the film "Black Hawk Down," while "Things My Father Said" is a ballad that hits home with people from all walks of life. From the eerie swagger of "The Key" to the tell tale rocker "Blind Man" to the triumphant stomp of the anthem "Soulcreek," to the heartfelt message of "Peace Is Free," Black Stone Cherry say the trick to Folklore and Superstition is simply brotherhood, family, friends and home; no more, no less.