Americana Duo The War and Treaty to Honor Vets with Release of Debut Album on January 21

BALTIMORE - Jan. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- The War and Treaty, a Baltimore, Maryland husband and wife band, announces the release of their debut album titled The War and Treaty: Live at Blue House on January 21, 2015. The album was recorded in front of a live studio audience in Bethesda, Maryland.

Acoustic singers Michael Trotter and Tanya Blount, announced that 50% of all digital album sales proceeds in 2015 will be donated to Operation Second Chance, a non-profit organization committed to serving wounded, injured and ill combat veterans including those with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Michael Trotter, a previous winner of the Baumholder Germany Military Idol, brings his experience as a wounded-war veteran to the lyrics and soulful sounds of this debut album with his wife Tanya Blount, who performed in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

“We are very excited about the production of this album,” states Trotter. “We want our music to touch a lot of hearts, especially those of veterans, their families and friends. Thousands of our war heroes suffer with PTSD, and we are proud that some of our proceeds will provide them with support and assistance through Operation Second Chance.”  PTSD hits close to home with the band, as Trotter was recently diagnosed with it after serving two tours in Iraq.

The War and Treaty: Live at Blue House will feature 13 songs, titled:

Irony
Made Whole
One Nation
Hustling
Jump and Drink
Another Round
My Dear
Safe
Let Me Be
The Other Side of Green
Gone
Open Book
Maryland

Upcoming events for the group include:

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Hard Rock Café (http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/baltimore/) in Baltimore, MD (CD Release Event)
Sunday, February 15, 2015 Jammin Java in Vienna, VA
Friday, March 20, 2015 New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL
Saturday, March 21, 2015 Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA
Monday, March 26, 2015 Tre Amici @ The Bunker in Tampa, FL

An acoustic Americana band, The War and Treaty moves beyond the front lines to the front door – giving listeners a snapshot of a soldier’s journey home. This is soulful, yet folksy music that brings the listener through tragedy to triumph, from the battlefield to the compromise, a treaty for peace…at home. They have a sound that transcends musical boundaries, yet is pure Americana. The War and Treaty: Live at Blue House is available for pre-order on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/War-Treaty-Live-Blue-House/dp/B00R9...) and iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/album/id951165935).

About The War and Treaty
Five years ago, two solo artists from opposite sides of the world met at a Love Festival. Michael Trotter, Jr. had just returned home after serving in the Iraq war and Tanya Blount was performing on various stages around the world. They fell in love and combined their talents to form The War and Treaty. The duo have been performing on stage and writing beautiful music together ever since.

They are currently increasing fans on the social media airwaves with the soulful pop-folk songs from their much anticipated debut album, The War and Treaty: Live at Blue House. Their music is intimate, innovative and exciting.  For more information on The War and Treaty’s album and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

About Operation Second Chance
Operation Second Chance is a group of patriotic citizens committed to serving our wounded, injured and ill combat veterans. The non-profit supports Veterans and their families during the recovery process in military hospitals by building relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests. Operation Second Chance is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the many sacrifices made by our Armed Forces. More information about Operation Second Chances can be found at www.operationsecondchance.org.