Biography: Sweet Tea Project was formed in 2011 in Atlanta by Ed Roland, best known as the frontman of Collective Soul. The group features a rotating crew of friends and musicians, delivering an authentic blend of Americana with a Southern-rooted sensibility. Their collaborative spirit shines in live settings, where each performance brings fresh energy while staying true to the project’s rootsy core.
Discography Highlights: The band released Devils 'n Darlins on 429 Records on September 3, 2013, with the lead single Love Won't Bring Us Down dropping on August 13, 2013. Their sophomore effort, Alder Lane Farm, arrived on October 6, 2017, and is widely described as Americana/roots with rich instrumentation—horns, banjo, and ukulele adding color to the sound. Sweet Tea Project has also contributed a Bob Dylan cover to Amnesty International’s Chimes of Freedom compilation (Shelter from the Storm, 2012) and maintains a robust hub on Bandcamp for official releases, including A Sweet Tea Christmas and both albums.
Tour and Live Presence: The band has earned notable exposure through ESPN’s NBA theme cover contest in 2013, which brought reach during ESPN All-Star coverage. For 2025, public tour dates are not officially announced as Sweet Tea Project as a standalone entity; appearances are attributed to Ed Roland in various formats, including solo performances. To stay informed about any Sweet Tea Project activity, keep an eye on official channels and our listings—when fresh dates materialize, we’ll have them ready for you to secure.
Social and official outlets include Bandcamp pages dedicated to the project, the band’s official website, and related video channels. We’ve included links to official pages below to help you connect with the latest news and music releases.