5 Revolving Doors. Female-fronted Indie Red Rock Americana with Indie and other random influences across 3 generations and various musical backgrounds. The inspired tunes are melodic and poetic, unconventional, yet accessible.

5 Revolving Doors is: Shelley Barratt, Bob Reynolds, and Jimmy LaPrelle - these 3 are the core of the group and come from different generations and musical backgrounds. All have had various successes in their own right, with music and beyond; that's what makes this synergy so special. 

Besides signing Shelley's album, Origin of Flight, to Rescue Records for music licensing, the band’s songs have received acclaim in the Billboard World Song Contest,  have been featured in Cinemasounds in theatres across the country, have been nominated for Fame Games Effigy Awards and ‘Reviewers Picks’, and more. Currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 5 Revolving Doors will release their EP on 09/09/09, and keep an eye out for upcoming live shows, regional tours, and more.  

Shelley Barratt, a child of the southwest, sang lead with the regionally-known band, Sub Culture, and has collaborated with artists of all kinds, including recording artists signed to indie and major record labels. She performed at festivals, including Folk Alliance and Hyperactive, and at venues from Nashville to San Jose. She has hosted acoustic and women’s showcases, and created music for modern dance, special occasions and visual media. Shelley’s music has piqued the interest of dancers, authors and visionaries.

Bob Reynolds, guitarist extraordinaire, has extensive background with engineering, production and playing electric, acoustic and synth guitars with numerous recording artists including Count Basie’s Orchestra members, The Next of Kin, Precognition, Calvary Chapel, and more. He owns Son Set Beach Productions, an established Pro Audio music production studio, including video and film. 

Jimmy LaPrelle, on drums, has experience with classical and percussive music and performed with the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program including a performance highlight at Carnegie Hall. In addition to acclaim through collegiate Jazz and other school-related honors and bands, Jimmy studied under an NMSO percussionist.

Thanks for listening! ~5 Revolving Doors