Drag the River was a rock band based in

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featuring singer/songwriter

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. They began as a collection of

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rock-scene mainstays, performing Malone's original songs at local venues such as Little Five Points Pub and Avondale Towne Cinema, often featuring guests from other local bands, including

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, and others. In 1990,

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released their album ''Relentless'', which featured songs from Malone's previous self-released record ''New Experience'' (1988) plus several new tracks, all arranged for a roadhouse-style band. Though Michelle Malone and Drag the River toured extensively with the record (performing in major amphitheaters and arenas, opening for such bands as the Indigo Girls and

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), this record received limited commercial success and proved to be their only major release. After Drag the River, Malone continued to write songs and release albums as a solo act and with other bands, including Band de Soleil. Drag The River reunited in January 2019, rehearsing for a reunion concert in Atlanta, Georgia, scheduled for April 2019.

Members

* Jonny Daly ("Jonny D") - electric guitar
Joey Huffman
- keyboards * Michelle Malone - vocals, guitars * Billy Pitts - drums, vocals * Phil Skipper ("Phil Zone") - electric bass

Recordings

''Relentless''

Arista Records, 1990 * ''Big Black Bag'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Long Love Century'' (Michelle Malone) * ''32 Seconds'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Into the Night'' (Michelle Malone and Kristen Hall) * ''Chariot'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Inside Out of Here'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Battle Him Republican'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Sure Thing'' (Michelle Malone and Kristen Hall) * ''Love Thang'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Black Cloud Song'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Counting Stars'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Funny Face'' (Michelle Malone)

''Building Fires Over Atlanta'' (Live EP)

Arista Records, 1991 * ''Into the Night'' (Michelle Malone and Kristen Hall) * ''Big Black Bag'' (Michelle Malone) * ''Long Love Century'' (Michelle Malone) * '' When A Man Loves A Woman'' (Calvin Lewis, Andrew Wright) * ''Sure Thing'' (Michelle Malone and Kristen Hall)

''Father Christmas'' (Promotional Single)

Arista Records, 1991 * ''

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References

External links

Michelle Malone official website

Joey Huffman Website
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