MODERN TENSE

Description

King Tree & The Earthmothers is the "other" band of Henry James, better known as the guitarist for Robert Jon & The Wreck. This powerful trio delivers a new collection of psychedelic prog-rock tracks. King Tree & the Earthmothers are Henry James, Adam Ditt & Derek Eglit. Guitarist/Vocalist Henry James (Robert Jon & The Wreck) and bassist Adam Ditt (Balto, Gethen Jenkins) met in high school and were always performing and touring with different bands. There was a lot of chaos and inconsistency, but the constant would be impromptu after-school jam sessions that would inspire the project's name and core concept. There was a certain freedom involved in playing as a trio that always seemed to spark inspiration. Over the years, James would find himself working on bedroom demos influenced by psychedelic and progressive rock. Some of these can be heard on 2020's "King Tree & The Earthmothers," an effort written, produced, and recorded entirely by Henry James. There have been several incarnations of King Tree as a live band (as early as 2016), but the band's full potential wouldn't be realized until the addition of drummer Derek Eglit (Painted Wives, Pinkly Smooth) in 2021. With an undeniable and explosive chemistry, the trio became known locally in Southern California for their eclectic and virtuosic live performances. They brought a collection of songs to the studio as a band in 2022 and are now preparing to release their true debut album in 2023 and perform on European stages for the first time in October and November.