BLACK STONE CHERRY release haunting acoustic version of ‘Deep’

Back in March, Kentucky sweethearts BLACK STONE CHERRY released their brand new 7-track EP Celebrate, via Mascot Records. The record spawned hard-rocking singles ‘Neon Eyes‘, ‘Celebrate‘, a cover of Simple Minds’ ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)‘ ft. Theory Of A Deadman’s Tyler Connolly, and the vulnerable focus track ‘DEEP‘, which saw BSC team up with Sands, the UK charity saving babies’ lives and supporting bereaved families.

Now that same track has been given an even more movingly haunting edge with the release of ‘DEEP (Acoustic)’, in the wake of fans’ reception and their support of guitarist Ben Wells’ and his wife’s fertility journey and experience with miscarriage. Last week, he shared a powerful spoken-word video with the charity to help raise awareness. You can watch the incredibly affecting video via their social media channels HERE and HERE.

Ben Wells expands:

“We are so happy to release this intimate version of an already deeply personal song. I think stripping it back, and adding in the layers of mandolin, dobro, and slide guitar, add to its emotion and convey its message in a very unique way. We hope you enjoy this version as much as we did creating it.

He continues:

“To be honest, I never imagined I would be writing something like this, but in an effort to be fully transparent, just like our song ‘DEEP’, here we are, and I’m truly thankful that an organisation like Sands exists to help heal and guide those of us who have experienced something tragic like this, and can assist in being a lighthouse in a storm and help direct our hearts to a healing place.”

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Rowena Pailing, Sands’ Director of Bereavement Support Services, Community and Volunteering, expands:

“We’re so grateful to Ben for highlighting his experience of miscarriage in this song, and for being so open about his emotions, which we hope encourages others to do the same. Talking about pregnancy loss or the death of a baby can feel very difficult, both for bereaved parents and for those around them, but finding the right words at the right time can really help bereaved parents and families feel supported when they need it most.”

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Sands is here to support everyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss and offer many types of support, including a free, confidential telephone helpline, email support, and online group sessions. For more information, visit www.sands.org.uk.

Listen to ‘DEEP (Acoustic)’ HERE.

Watch on Youtube here.

Order the Celebrate EP HERE.

Stream Celebrate HERE.

BLACK STONE CHERRY recently shared news of their massive rescheduled ‘An Evening With’ UK tour dates with the addition of 5 extra shows, including a brand new stop in Sheffield.

All previously bought tickets will still remain valid for the new dates. The evening will include two separate sets from the quartet, playing their legendary 2006 self-titled debut LP in full (marking its 20th anniversary), and a second set of long-time classics and new songs off the brand new EP, Celebrate.

BLACK STONE CHERRY

(“An Evening With” Rescheduled Dates)

Thu 14th Jan – BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy

Sat 16th Jan – FROME Cheese & Grain *low tickets*

Sun 17th Jan – FROME Cheese & Grain

Tue 19th Jan – TORQUAY Arena *low tickets*

Wed 20th Jan – TORQUAY Arena

Fri 22nd Jan – LONDON O2 Kentish Town Forum *low tickets*

Sat 23rd Jan – LONDON O2 Kentish Town Forum

Mon 25th Jan – MARGATE Dreamland

Tue 26th Jan – NOTTINGHAM Rock City *low tickets*

Thu 28th Jan – WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill *low tickets*

Fri 29th Jan – WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill

Sun 31st Jan – CARDIFF Great Hall *low tickets*

Tue 2nd Feb – MANCHESTER Academy *low tickets*

Wed 3rd Feb – NORWICH UEA *low tickets*

Fri 5th Feb – SHEFFIELD Corporation *SOLD OUT*

Sat 6th Feb – EDINBURGH Corn Exchange

Mon 8th Feb – ABERDEEN Music Hall *low tickets*

Tue 9th Feb – NEWCASTLE City Hall

Thu 11th Feb – BELFAST Telegraph Building

Fri 12th Feb – DUBLIN Academy

Sat 13th Feb – CORK Cyprus Avenue

Tickets are on-sale now HERE.

Celebrate Track Listing:

01) Celebrate

02) Neon Eyes

03) Caught Up In The Up Down

04) I’m Fine

05) Deep

06) What You’re Made of

07) Don’t You Forget About Me (Ft. Theory Of A Deadman’s Tyler Connolly)