Recorded at Amerisound Recording Studios in Columbus, Ohio and The Catbox in Columbus, Ohio from 2008-2010.This is the rebirth of Red Eye Dawn and the prelude release for their third full length. The group would undergo some changes leading up to this CD. This is the first CD solely recorded as a three-piece by James, Andy and Mike.
James met Andy during 2007 and started getting the guys rounded back up for another go. Andy and James pulled Gary back in and did a few stints as an acoustic three piece with James filling in on Bass Guitar. Kenny joined back up shortly after seeing the trio on stage and Tom Schmidt joined up as Bassist. Tom and James had worked together in another band, "Blue Vinyl". This band was a cover group that had a good run with James. James continued playing with "Blue Vinyl" and "Red Eye Dawn" during this rebirth and also picked up another position in Gary's cover band "Bent". Tom would leave after a short run with "Red Eye Dawn". He was replaced by original founding member Kirk Hunt. The first show the group played during this era was a Battle of the Bands. They went on to the finals and took second place. Who remembers the first place winners in these contests anyway? Before the CD could be completed, the group split again and reformed as a three piece. Kenny went on to become more active in his church and had some personal issues that kept him from continuing with the boys. Gary decided to focus his attentions mainly on his cover band and broke from "Red Eye Dawn". James needed to focus solely on his baby and dropped "Bent" and "Blue Vinyl". Kirk once again left the group to chase after his girlfriend. The group solidified with new drummer Mike Harwood and proceeded to take a five piece sound and make it into a three piece groove. James dropped Rhythm Guitar during this reform and picked up playing Bass. During this Era the band consisted of and still consists of:
James Miller - Vocals , Rhythm Guitar & Bass Guitar
Andy McFerrin - Lead, Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Mike Harwood - Drums
* Kenny Dean II - Drums
** Tom Schmidt- Bass
*** Gary Chapman - Lead & Rhythm Guitar
**** Kirk Hunt - Bass
* Kenny wanted to become more active in his church and had some personal issues to tackle. We wish you the best brother!.
** Tom had some time conflicts come up and was not able to devote the full attention needed to the group. He stepped away so that "Red Eye Dawn" could get a bassist who could devote the time needed. Keep rockin with R.E.D. Tom and keep in touch!
*** Gary decided to focus on "Bent" and after James left that group, attempted to try to meld a cover group with original music.
**** Kirk ghosted shortly after the Newport Music Hall show in Columbus, Ohio. He left no explanation and the guys still have not heard from him to this day.
