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THE EMPTY GLASS BAND

THE EMPTY GLASS BAND is currently working on a CD project they hope to complete by the first part of 2009. The band has recently booked recording session(s) at OSCEOLA Recording Studio in Raleigh, N.C. and will be working along with Musical Engineer/Producer Dick Hodgin from OSCEOLA Studios. The group intends to release a CD and start playing live venues the first part of 2009. The band is also currently recording at Lacy Pittman’s home studio (accomplished gospel singer and Nashville recording artist for the Glorymen).

THE EMPTY GLASS BAND was formed by frontman (Coy Poole) July of 2008. Sherrill Coats, owner of Hands On Recording Studio (Lillington N.C.) introduced the singer/songwriter to Willie Coats [Lead Guitar Player] David Cobb [Bass Player] and Ray Matthews [Drummer] at his studio during a recording session this past year. Shorthy afterward, Poole began looking for a keyboard player to complete the band. After a friend put him in contact with Brian Johnson [Keyboard Player] he would become the 5th member of band.

Coy Poole (Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar) Published his debut album, “Turning Point” in 2004. A compilation of songs recorded in Poole’s home studio in which he wrote, played, and recorded all himself. These early recordings were mixed down from an analog track recorder and were never intended for public distribution, they were ideas for songs at best. Never the less, the CD was duplicated at Crystal Inc. [Hixon, TN] and then distributed on small scale to public venues that Poole was playing at the time (Six String Café, Tir Na Nog, Java Divine) around Raleigh/Cary North Carolina (2004-2005). The CD was published on an independent label, (Morningstar South Publishing) and mastered at (East Craft Studios) in Vass NC. Poole completly stopped writing and playing for about two years following the release of his first CD.

In 2007 Poole made occasional appearances at "The Back Room," located in the North Carolina Mountains in Flat Rock. Poole started recording solo again during the winter of 2007 at Hands On Recording Studio located in Lillington NC.

Willie Coats (Lead Guitar) Began his musical career in the early 70's in Ipswitch England playing Woodbridge and other local teen clubs while his father was stationed overseas in the military. Coats would return home to North Carolina to play along with Bassist David Cobb in several Southern Rock Bands over the next few years: RAW HIDE, FJ ROBERTS BAND, and UTOPOS.

David Cobb (Bass Guitar) Began his musical career in the early 70’s initially playing in a number of garage bands before joining Willie Coats in a number of other Southern Rock/Country Bands. By 1980 Cobb had sold all of his music equipment including his guitar and by 1992 had moved to Florida. Between 2004-2005 Cobb had joined "OUT ON BAIL" and was playing alongside of several of "GARY STEWART'S" former band members (well known recording artist from the 70's era)(Stewart committed suicide during the peak of his career after losing his wife to cancer).Cobb would later return from Florida and reunite with long time friend Willie Coats for occasional jam sessions. The bands name, "THE EMPTY GLASS BAND" came from a song that was written and recorded by GARY STEWART called "EMPTY GLASS." David Cobb is credited for bringing forth the bands name.

Ray Matthews (Drummer) We would tell you if we knew... but we don't know anything about this guy... he is simply a mystery. One hell of a drummer though.

Brian Johnson (Keys) Began his music career in 1984 when he was 17 playing drums with a local Top 40 Motown group called Gingerbread. He began playing Keyboards in local bands on the " Country Scene" in 1993 with Hannah Creek, in 1996 he joined Modern Day Cowboys, who played once a month at the Longbranch in Raleigh. The opportunity allowed him the privilege of opening for a few well known Nashville recording artists including: Wade Hayes, Confederate Railroad, Tracy Lawrence, Daryl Singletary, Chely Wright, and Trace Adkins. Sometime around 1998 he began playing Piano for a Southern Gospel Quartet called The Glorymen. This gave him an opportunity to travel to other states such as Virginia and South Carolina, and also record and produce two CD's. The Quartet eventually decided to sing with sound tracks, which eliminated three musicians (drums, keys and bass) In 2004 Brian joined a country band called CC Ryder. Again he began playing local clubs in North Carolina. Other credits include opening for Gene Watson in September of 2004. After only 9 months with the band, Brian decided to dedicate more time to his three daughters...Now ages 18, 15, and 8.