Meadows, motorcycles and mayhem! The last 100 yards, will they make it?

A new day means a new start as the guys head to the inspiration of Mayberry RFD

Part 3 in a 5 part series – The guys head to Durham, NC for some barbecue and a concert, but where are they going to sleep?

Part Two in a Five Part Series – This week the guys head to Martinsville Raceway and learn what a “man crush” is. Don’t forget Restrooms of Virginia

Featuring the music of Jacob Zachary, Andy Zipf, and Austin Hartley Leonard.

The first in a 5 part series – Setting out from Smith Mountain Lake/Lynchburg, VA, our travelers hit the open road behind schedule and make their way to The Martinsville Speedway – but without a map will they ever make it?

Featuring the music of Jacob Zachary, Circles and Waves, Kyle Andrews, Holler! Wild Rose, and lynden

Getting ready for relaunch has been a lot of fun…

Part of the fun of this project has been meeting others who feel the same we do about road tripping. So please introduce yourself, we’d love to say hello.

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4 guys hit the road where the journey is the adventure. Episodes release on July 7th.

The Watson Twins, Chandra and Leigh, were raised in the rolling hills of Louisville, Kentucky. In 1998, with an atlas and a pick-up truck, they found themselves in Los Angeles playing and recording with notable Silverlake bands (Rilo Kiley, Earlimart, Orphan Train, etc.) From this inspiring time grew the songs of The Watson Twins.

In Fall 2005, The Watson Twins recorded with Jenny Lewis on her first solo record, “Rabbit Fur Coat” (Team Love). Joining the red haired songstress from Tokyo to Berlin, through the US and back again, the girls enchanted each sold out audience with their soaring choruses and angelic sound.

In Fall 2006, The Watson Twins began promoting their own self released EP “Southern Manners”; a collection of melancholy, intimate songs created with a raw, soulful approach. These songs embody the traditional soul, gospel and country harmonies that surrounded their youth. This introspective and inspired approach puts them in an Indie Folk Rock category and compares them with the likes of: Neko Case, Emmy Lou Harris, Lucinda Williams and Cat Power. Songs from this record have been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, The Sundance Film Festival website and independent film soundtracks.

“Southern Manners” is currently self-released and manufactured/distributed via Junketboy. Russ Pollard (Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) and J. Soda (Slydell) co-produced and performed on the EP, with additional musical contributions from Brian Lebarton (Beck), Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) and Aram Arslanian (Orphan Train.)

This year holds a slew of promising adventures for these sisters, as they continue to do what they do best… writing heartfelt songs and telling their stories.

Purchase “Southern Manners” here

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St. James inc put on their first show at the renowned South by Southwest Music Conference after playing together for merely 4 weeks. Singer Austin Hartley-Leonard began as a solo singer/songwriter in Austin, TX, and on his impressive first demo he played a majority of the instruments himself, including guitars, bass, and cello. When it earned him an invitation to the 2005 SXSW, he started to look for other musicians to round out the band. Thus, St. James inc was born.

While still a young band, St James inc has already played a number of nationally renowned venues such as The Mercury Lounge in New York City, Hotel Cafe and The Viper Room in LA, Stubb’s and The Parish in Austin, Subterranean in Chicago, and the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre in San Antonio. In 2005 they performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival alongside such acts as Coldplay, Oasis, and The Black Crowes.

After releasing the “8 Hours” EP in 2006, St. James inc performed at the Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago, and then relocated out to Los Angeles where they continue to see great success. You can hear their tunes in the upcoming film Moving McAllister, and the hit show Men In Trees on ABC.

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Rory Tyer Band consists of Rory Tyer (vocals, guitars, piano, occasional whistling) and Jason Cizdziel (drums, hand percussion). Their self-recorded and self-produced EP, “You Put On Quite the Show,” contains acoustic-driven, folk-influenced melodies and stories, while their live show is high-energy, organic, and entertaining, bringing to mind the music of Dave Matthews, Nickel Creek, and Sam Beam. Rory and Jason are currently working to build up a dedicated fan base through local shows and word-of-mouth exposure.

A new recording project scheduled for the winter season of 07/08 will capture some of the energy of the live show they’ve developed since recording their EP. This will be a full-length CD, and will showcase Rory’s development as a songwriter and storyteller as well as provide an outlet for both Jason and Rory to experiment musically.

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