Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, John Mellencamp, Jay Farrar, Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Joe Ely, Tom Russell, Dave Alvin, Tom Petty, Woody Guthrie
With members originally hailing from all over the United States, this North Carolina-based band draws from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a sound that is truly American. Singer / songwriter Brad Heller brings his Southwestern roots to the forefront with politically and socially-driven songs about life, love, injustice, and the state-of-things. Travis Price's gritty and bluesy guitar work, and high-lonesome harmonies add a distinct texture and sophisticated humbleness to the mix. And add the string work of Jamie Coan with the simple, yet steadfast rhythm section of Rusty Wood and Ron Pifer, and you have a sound that is as indefinable as it is intriguing.
If you have no plans for Friday, please make your way down to the Soapbox on Friday for an evening with Woodwork Roadshow, Owen Beverly, and No Dollar Shoes. It's gonna be a party, spread the word.
We had a blast with you guys Thursday night. We should really do that again sometime. Thanks to Mark for sitting in with us, too. Fantastic time all the way around.
