Catch of the Week: Ayla Brown And Rob Bellamy
Meet: Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy from Boston
Their story is as good as their songs. It took country music, and thousands of miles, to bring these two former Massachusetts college athletes together, in song and life. It was in Nashville, pursing their music careers, that these two artists became a twosome, but it was in moving back home that this twosome became a duo. Ayla moved back in December to join our “band.” She became the new co-host of the Country 102.5 morning show with Jackson Blue. Getting up at the crack of dawn hasn’t slowed down her music career, though. She and boyfriend, Rob, have been busy making new music and gigging whenever possible.
The blending of these two voices seems ideally matched. His grit compliments her polish… his salty to her sweet. Just listen to Ayla and Rob’s infectious and playful new single, “Make It Mean Something,” and you can clearly hear the joy in their voices. The mood is breezy, the harmonies are sweet, and the comparison that comes to mind is Thompson Square. But there is no denying the uniqueness in the forging of these artists. They are undeniably on a path of their own to establish their sound. And the ride down this road sure sounds like it’ll be fun!
Live In Studio
Ayla didn’t have to go far to join me in studio to share what she and Rob have been working. Take a listen to their new clever and catchy concoction, “Make It Mean Something”
Digging deeper and blending brightly it’s the well constructed and emotional, “Built That Way”
All Things Ayla and Rob
- How would you describe your sound: Country/Americana. Rob is the grit of the vocal and Ayla is the soul
- Biggest influences: Rob -Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Lumineers, Mumford & Sons. Ayla- Celine Dion, Brandi Carlile, Miranda Lambert and Holly Williams
- Which artist was the most fun that you opened for: Ayla- Some of the legends like Charlie Daniels, Loretta Lynn, Josh Turner. Rob-Devin Dawson, Russell Dickerson
- All time favorite country song: Ayla- can’t even choose! Rob- Anything Chris Stapleton
- Current favorites on Country 102-5: Carly Pearce, Jordan Davis
- Day jobs: Ayla- Country 102.5 morning show co-host and travel agent. Rob= full time musician
- Most proud moment: Singing at the winter Olympics, at the Grand Ole Opry, with the Boston Pops, and Monday Night Football (Ayla)
- Fun facts: Rob played 7 years of minor league hockey, all around the country and even overseas in England. Ayla also played basketball at Boston College
Catch A Show
- February 16 at 1:00 pm: Ayla Brown will perform the National Anthem at Conte Forum at BC Chestnut Hill before the BC Eagles Women’s Basketball team takes on Clemson
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Friday, April 12th: Ayla will sing the National Anthem and a couple other songs at the Opening Ceremony for the Hero’s Hockey Tournament at 8:00pm at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro, MA. This event is to raise money for disabled vets, and you can also sign up to play in this tournamnet. More info at: http://heroescuphockey.com
- Friday, April 19th: Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy perform at Station Eight in Marshfield. This is an all-ages and FREE event
- Friday, April 26th: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom opening for the Eagles tribute band, The Dark Desert Eagles at 8:00 pm
Follow Ayla and Rob
Rob’s Pages
Ayla’s Pages
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