Minneapolis-based The Rosie Daze Band will transport you into the musical past with their infectious brand of old-time folk and bluegrass. The group’s new single, Will Rise, is an absorbing combination of instruments delivered by superbly talented players. Evonne ‘Boom’ Bilotta-Burke’s tenor resonator guitar glitters brightly at the beginning of the song, alongside Beth Young’s lightly played banjo and sweet flourishes of fiddle from Johnna Lawrence. When we reach the chorus, the song really does rise up on a surge of instrumental currents from Adelle Hyrkas’s acoustic guitar, Julie Kittleson’s upright bass and Jeanne Marti’s mandolin. The addition of the band’s voices lifts ‘Boom’ Bilotta-Burke’s own performance in a stirring melody. Will Rise is an inspiring folk anthem for resistance, based on the Greek quote: “They wanted to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds.”
The new single follows up the band’s 2025 album release, Nobody Here But Us, which was recorded and mixed with Tony Williamette at Minnehaha Recording Company. ‘Boom’ says of their sophomore album: “Recording our first EP was both an accident and an experiment. We thought we’d do some rough cuts of the songs, but then ended up liking the result. I wanted a gritty, faraway, almost tinny sound. This time around, we wanted a more polished sound but still simple in production. We’re always working to improve and push ourselves. ”
Marti adds: “Together, we’ve spent a lot of time working on harmonies that we hope reach our audience.” Indeed, and that journey has continued into the single Will Rise, a song that soars on the uplifting blend of voices rising in harmony.
‘Boom’ writes traditional songs that feel familiar in their timelessness and hymnal quality. There’s so much joy and a real spirit of togetherness in the band members’ energetic, shared performances and, in their live shows, this is transmitted to their audiences: “What do our fans say? ‘I’ve never been to Appalachia, but when I hear their songs, I’m there,’ and ‘I grew up in the Smoky Mountains, and tonight you all made me homesick. This music is made for the ages.'” Enjoy.
