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Kristofer Lee Bentley & The Protectors - The Protectors

Engineer: John Chaney
Mastering Engineer: Joe Procopio

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Proving that Rock is alive and well in Eastern Kentucky, Kristofer Lee Bentley brings it all in his first full-length album, THE PROTECTORS.

Well-known as half of the duo Sundy Best, Bentley is a mainstay of the rock & Americana scene thriving in Eastern Kentucky.
Kristofer, a proud Eastern Kentucky native, has performed at festivals and venues across the region as both an independent artist and a part of collaborations with other musicians. His tasteful blend of rock, folk, Americana, and country will leave you smiling with his easy going and loving spirit. His music is capable of pulling the strings of any music lovers heart.

Featuring 12 tracks that prove rock is alive and well in Eastern Kentucky, “The Protectors” was recorded and mixed by John Chaney at Angry Jay Audio in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Chaney’s studio is fast becoming the hotspot for artists and bands in the Eastern Kentucky area. Having worked with other regional bands like Downtrend, Brady Robinson & The Coal Rush Band, Days Within, The Pastime Band, LunaGeist, Kevin Harmon, Thomas Hall, Johnny Pop Day & Exit 23, Mirrored Image, and Medusa’s Barber, Chaney is helping define the sound of an entire state one band at a time.

The album was mastered by Joe Procopio at 2Track Mastering in Philadelphia.
Projects he has mastered have been nominated for the ISSA Awards, Josie Music Awards, Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, the Native American Music Awards, and have been submitted for Grammy® consideration in 2021 and 2024. He is a member of The Recording Academy and a member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES).

Kristofer Lee Bentley: lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Jake Ratliff: drums, percussion
Timmy Tackett: bass
Mark Chaney: guitar, backing vocals
Kevin Harmon: guitar, synth, keyboards
John Chaney: backing vocals

Songwriters: Kristofer Lee Bentley (all), Kenny Bentley (2), Connor Dale (2), Mikey Gayheart (3), Kevin Harmon (5)

Engineer: John Chaney
Assistant engineer: Mark Chaney
Mastering engineer: Joe Procopio

Artwork: Erick Moore