Interview with The Steel Woods

Sofa King Cool caught up with The Steel Woods and discussed their new album All of Your Stones, which was released after the sudden death of band cofounder Jason “Rowdy” Cope, how his death effected the band, how this album is a tribute to him, what touring is like now and what is next for the band

Acclaimed rock band The Steel Woods are set to perform at Buffalo Iron Works on August 21 in support of their new album All of Your Stones (Woods Music/Thirty Tigers), which released May 14.  The Steel Woods recently released their new track “Out of the Blue” off the album, which you can listen to HERE.

“Out of the Blue” is an autobiographical track written by the group’s late co-founder, co-songwriter and guitarist Jason “Rowdy” Cope, who passed away unexpectedly in his sleep in January right as the band completed the album. The recently revealed cause of death was due to complications from severe diabetes. The remaining band members (include band members), along with Cope’s family, made the difficult decision to move forward with the band and the release of All of Your Stones, because they knew that’s what Cope would have wanted. This record serves as a tribute to the passion and vision in which Cope emulated as the leader of The Steel Woods. You can listen to Cope’s inspirational title track, “All of Your Stones” HERE.

All of Your Stones blends elements of hard rock and Southern rock with blues and country influences. Guitarist Tyler Powers, has recently joined The Steel Woods as the new lead guitarist. He and Cope had a long history together, and Powers stepped in for Cope in the past.