Rick Barton of Continental Is Currently Recording At Muscle Shoals

Rick posing with guitarist Kelvin Lee Holly

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"Muscle Shoals AL - Rick Barton is having the time of his life while working at the same time. When asked his about experience this far recording at Portside Sound Studio, Barton said, "There are many many spine tingling moments on this record." 

Portside Sound Studio is the same studio as the second incarnation of Muscle Shoals sound studio, which operated from 1978-1990 and was featured in the outstanding documentary about the legendary Alabama music scene. 

Barton met producer Kimi Samson while touring with Continental last Summer and was invited to record at the room by Samson. Daniel Murner is engineering the sessions.

One of the many perks of the studio for Barton has been being able to work with several local musicians including guitarist Kelvin Lee Holly (Little Richard, Gregg Allman, The Amazing Rhythm Aces).  

Barton, who is under contract with Rusty Knuckles Music, has relished in the moment. "It has been fucking mind blowing," said the original Dropkick Murphy's guitarist."

Continental Launches Brand New Feature Single - Home On The Range

Continental Launches Brand New Feature Single - Home On The Range, order the album now

Continental Is On Tour In Europe And Prepares For New Album The Spring Of 2016

Continental Is On Tour In Europe And Prepares For New Album The Spring Of 2016

2016 is lining up to be a great year and we are damn proud to have Continental Band on board with a brand new album for the late spring. Rick Barton and the crew are currently on tour in Europe so get out to see them live! 

Oct 07 - Sepp-Arèe - Kinsau, Germany

Oct 08 - Flanigans - Schwabach, Germany

Oct 09 - Bart - Timelkam, Austria

Oct 10 - Glam - Feldbach, Austria

Oct 11 - Fun Club Bazzen - Náchod, Czech Republic

Oct 12 - Klub Ceská 1 - Kutna Hora, Czech Republic

Oct 13 - Rock Cafe - Prague, Czech Republic

Oct 14 - Subway to Peter - Chemnitz, Germany

Oct 15 - Stoned - Leipzig, Germany

Oct 16 - Wild at Heart - Berlin, Germany

Oct 17 - Klaue - Braunschweig, Germany

Oct 19 - Irish Pub - Coblenz, Germany

Oct 20 - BB on the Rockzz - Worms, Germany

Oct 21 - Café Jasmin Lounge - Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 21 - Lorbass - Gelnhausen, Germany

Oct 22 - Panic Room - Essen, Germany

Oct 23 - Life House - Stemwede, Germany

Oct 24 - The Waterhole - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Oct 25 - Bar American - Middelburg, Netherlands

Oct 26 - The Garage - London, United Kingdom

Oct 29 - Cafe Extase - Tilburg, Netherlands

Oct 31 - The Clearing Barrel (early show) - Kaiserslautern, Germany

Nov 1 - La Taniere - Saint-Etienne, France

Nov 2 - Dynamo - Zurich, Switzerland

Continental Signs With Rusty Knuckles Music, Featuring Rick Barton, Founding Member of Dropkick Murphy's

Continental Signs With Rusty Knuckles Music, Featuring Rick Barton, Founding Member of Dropkick Murphy's

We are damn proud to announce that Continental has signed with Rusty Knuckles Music! Continental is the latest project from Rick Barton whose resume also includes notable Boston acts a founding member of the The Outlets, Everybody Out! and Dropkick Murphys.

"For the better part of the last three years venues from concert halls to basement bars have resonated with the sound of Granite City Rock & Roll. Continental uses their Quincy, MA hometown moniker to describe their unique blend of rock that draws influences from punk, country, folk, and blues.

Founder and songwriter Rick Barton sings the songs of the every man, speaking to our common experiences of love, loss, wandering, and resurrection. The songs are as true and real as any from the English punk bands of the 70’s, capturing the energy of youth, yet delivered with the wisdom of a life lived.

Video Footage From Heavy Rebel 2011

Thanks to Jefe of the Road Devils for posting up the footage from this years Heavy Rebel in Winston-Salem, NC. Once again it was another great fest and lookin' forward to 2012 but rollin' up in our '51 Chevy Shop Truck.