Dimitri’s Rail was formed by lead singer/songwriter Paul Ehmer. They released their first EP with Universal Music Group/Fontana “Wake Up” through Indie Extreme / Desert Highway Records in 2010. The title track, “Wake Up”, received airplay on major market radio stations KTBZ 94.5 The Buzz in February of 2010, reaching #51 on the national play list for the station. The band continued to sustain a top 10 national ranking on the Clear Channel New Music Network which is used to select artists for national airplay. With this success, Dimitri’s Rail received airplay nationally with the single “Will Never Break” from their upcoming release of their national debut album in February of 2011 on KMOD/Tulsa, KNCN/Corpus Christi, WHEB/Portsmouth, WRQK/Canton, WTKX,Pensacola, WXEG/Dayton and WXTB/Tampa, KTBZ 94.5 The Buzz, Rock 103.9 Bryan College Station.
Dimitri’s Rail has opened for such acts as the Sick Puppies, Days of the New, Tantric, Saliva, Rev Theory, Filter, Fastball and many more. Much success was brought to the band at the beginning of 2012, with a Grammy Nomination for the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Rock. The new album is anticipated to receive great reviews, airplay and do exceptionally well in the Rock, Active Rock, and Adult Contemporary markets. Dimitri’s Rail includes Paul Ehmer – Lead Vocals , Justin Pena – Guitar , Mike Maloney – Drums and Eric Dockery – Bass. The band is sponsored by D’Addario and Pro Mark.
Nominated for –
54th Grammy Awards – Best Rock 2011 & 2012 Hollywood Music and Media Awards – Best Rock 2010 & 2011 Texas Music Awards – Song of the year and Male vocals of the year 2012 – Sunset Island Music – Song of the Year – “Back to You” 2011 & 2012 – Texas Buzz Awards- Band of the Year and Male Vocals of the year
Their new album “Back to You” is full of edgy high energy cuts, with a HUGE SOUND. While I don’t review rock that often, this band quickly got my attention from the opening riff on the title track “Back to You.” I have to say that is one of my favorites from this album. I also connected well with “Just Breathe ,” the first song on the album and another high energy joint with massive sound and great lyrics. The video for “Back to You,” has great production value and you can tell they are not just throwing music out there like any ‘joe from the block’ they care about what they are presenting!
Overall rating for me is 4/5 because nobody’s perfect! Great band, great sound, they deserve a huge welcome from the rock and music community at large.
You can keep up with Dimitri’s Rail via their official website, their FaceBook page and check out their video on the MTV artist site
