Tear Back The Sheets

RJ McCarty

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The first studio album - RJ played every instrument on this.

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    Up And Over Again 3:59
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    Michelangelo 4:41
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    The Great Decline 3:56
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    The Everything Around 4:50
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    Most Wonderful Of Colors 3:26
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    Just A Little Longer 4:43
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    Burgundy 3:17
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“2023's Album of the year”

-Neil Jones, Smart Radio 101, United Kingdom

The radio station in Great Yarmouth, England recently held their end-of-the-year award show, and Tear Back The Sheets took home Smart Radio's 2023 Album Of The Year! Thanks to everyone who voted!

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Alive In The Lion's Den

RJ McCarty

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Recorded live in Manchester, England on September 1st, 2025

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    Silk-Lined Pockets (Live) 3:01
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    Kentucky Mountain (Live) 4:54
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    The Great Decline (Live) 4:12
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    The Everything Around (Live) 4:53
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    Just A Little Longer (Live) 4:03
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    Nov 4, 2026

    Live from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 + Tour Dates

         “It's so hot I could melt" said Lee, as we loaded our arms up with guitars and set off to traverse the maze of boat docks, in search of a mysterious man named Mark. We were on the brink of…

    Sep 25, 2026

    Autumn '26

    Hey tribe. Wanted to tell you about two upcoming shows to celebrate the changing of the leaves!

    SUN Sept 27th
    West Hartford, CT - New Park Brewing
    3pm-5pm
    Expressions Songwriter Series

    SUN Nov 8th
    Phillipston, MA - Red Apple Farm…

    Aug 22, 2026

    More UK Dates!

    Hey tribe! I'm jumping the pond with the Slambovian Circus of Dreams to top off the summer of 2026! Looking forward to reconnecting with the UK side of the family. Hope you're well, wherever you are...

    August 30+31 Shrewsbury Festival …

    May 20, 2026

    UK Tour 2026

    I'm going on tour across England + Wales this summer! Catch me while you can:

    FRI 22 MAY
    SEMITONE STUDIOS
    130 Stockport Rd, Marple, Stockport SK6 6DQ

    SAT 23 MAY
    STRUMMERCAMP FESTIVAL
    Oldham Rugby Union Club, Byrth Road OL8 2TJ…

    Feb 20, 2026

    Winter Gigs + New Video

    Lee, Ryan and I decided to get together and make this one just for fun! Enjoy :) 

    "Tennessee Whiskey" originally written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove 
    Video Editing: Ryan Micelotta 
    Audio Engineering: RJ McCarty 

    Drums, Vocals: RJ McCarty 
    Guitar,…

    Jan 5, 2026

    Vermont/New Hampshire

    Hey gang, I'm hitting the road with Lee Sylvestre to come and play for our Vermont + New Hampshire friends at the end of this month!

    Friday 1/30
    Essex House, Island Pond, VT
    6-9p

    Saturday 1/31
    Essex House, Island Pond,…

    Oct 24, 2025

    "Masters Of War" Live

    Got to sing one of my favorite Bob Dylan tunes at the legendary Academy of Music! 

    Videographer Tom Adams was in the audience and surprised me with this great edit he put together - thanks Tom!

    RJ McCarty live at…

    Oct 5, 2025

    October 2025

     

    Hello my dear friends.

    The UK tour was incredible! A massive thank you to all involved who helped pull that off! We landed safely and got right back into the game playing at one of our favorite venues (The Stationery…

    Jul 11, 2025

    England Tour 2025

     

    After such a long time in the making, I'm excited to say I'll be jumping across the pond to play a run of shows for my friends in the UK! I'll be joined by the indomitable Lee Sylvestre, and we'll…

    Jul 2, 2025

    7/12 - Red Apple Farm Festival

     

    It's almost here - Red Apple Farm in Phillipston (MA) is throwing their annual Blueberry Jamboree Festival! It's one of their best events of the year and we are so happy to be playing. Catch the duo (RJ McCarty and…

    Jan 26, 2025

    3/22 Shea Theater presents: RJ McCarty

     

    Hello my friends! 

    I've been sequestered up here in my cottage enjoying the quietness of snow; writing and recording often. I've been planning to do a run of some of my favorite New England venues with my incredibly talented friend…

    Jan 17, 2025

    4/5 The Buttonwood Tree Presents: RJ McCarty

    Exciting News!    I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be performing at the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT on April 5th alongside my talented friend Lee Sylvestre! Tickets will go quickly for this one, so make sure to grab yours before…

    Jun 13, 2024

    UK Tour 2024 (in Slambovia)

      I've flown across the pond again with the Slambovian Circus of Dreams! England/Wales tour dates for Summer 2024 below:   "Explore the depths of Americana “one trippy tune at a time” with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams in the UK…

    Jun 11, 2024

    Just A Little Longer (Official Video)

     

    I wrote this song a few years ago when I was waiting for better times to come. I was getting ready to sleep in my van behind the venue I just played, and this incessant tune just wouldn't leave me…

    Apr 7, 2024

    8/29 - The Stationery Factory (Dalton, MA)

    I'm very excited to share that we will be playing at The Stationery Factory in Dalton, Massachusetts on August 29th! Tickets are only $10 and available NOW! Save your seat: https://www.simpletix.com/e/indie-night-rj-mccarty-tickets-166084

    This gig is within driving distance of our…

    Mar 17, 2024

    3/23 (North Haven, CT) + 3/24 (Charlemont, MA)

    TWO shows this coming weekend!

    Saturday, 3/23 from 6-9pm: I'll be playing SOLO at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven, CT! This is a beautiful listening room that serves top notch wine/snacks; with a newly upgraded lighting/sound system that always…

    Feb 2, 2024

    NEW MUSIC VIDEO - Up And Over Again 

     

    I have been sitting on this for so long… it's finally time to let it fly! I shot this on a cheap old iPhone and edited in iMovie. I really wanted to see how much I could maximize the capabilities…

    Jan 28, 2024

    Live at The Buttonwood Tree - Middletown, CT (Sat. March 2nd)

     

    TICKET LINK: http://tinyurl.com/mprfv7dx

     

    I'm so excited to announce the band's first appearance at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center!

    This is such a cool local venue right within driving distance from pretty much anywhere in Connecticut. Join us for two…

    Jan 24, 2024

    New England Radio Play (January 25-27th, 2024) 

      My song “Just A Little Longer” will be played throughout this weekend on the @newmusicalliance Radio Hour!   The radio hour is broadcast (and streamed) on several stations in Western New England:   *Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm on WCCH Holyoke; WXOJ…

    Dec 28, 2023

    Berkshire East Mountain Resort - 4 UPCOMING DATES!

    I'm bringing the band into the beautiful Berkshire mountains this winter for FOUR DATES at the one and only, BERKSHIRE EAST MOUNTAIN RESORT! 

    Expect some fresh material in support of the recent release of Tear Back The Sheets!

    …

    Dec 26, 2023

    WE WON Smart Radio's 2023 ALBUM OF THE YEAR!

    Hey tribe,

    I woke up this morning at the crack of dawn to catch the livestream of Smart Radio's end of year award show over in England. 

    Great news….. “Tear Back The Sheets” WON ALBUM OF THE YEAR!

    I…

    Nov 3, 2023

    ALBUM OF THE YEAR (2023) - NOMINEE

    -SMART RADIO 101, GREAT YARMOUTH, ENGLAND

    Want a sneak preview of my record? Smart Radio 101 over in England recently played "Just A Little Longer" and "Burgundy" as part of their Album Of The Year Finalists segment! Cast your vote…