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Adrian-Ray
Country Music with an Edge!
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Jeff Hurst
Jeff Hurst instills hope for the so called “out of Towner’s” that strive for success in songwriting but do not have the opportunity to reside in Nashville. The ambition and drive has brought his songs from the obscure country music scene in Central Florida to the famed streets of Music Row. Raised in Apopka, Florida, Hurst began songwriting near the close of 2003. A self taught guitarist, Hurst spent countless hours honing in on his craft drawing inspiration from every angle of his life. He has always strived for the creative lyrics that would live with the listener long after the music has stopped. Hurst got his start playing his original material at local Orlando venues and when the opportunity arose to demo his first few songs in Tennessee, the fuse was lit. Jeff would play enough shows to afford him the cost of traveling to and from Nashville every other month so he could work on building his catalog. As a developing writer Hurst continued to record his material and find his place among Nashville’s hit makers. The first key contact Hurst made was with BMI’s David Preston, whom in turn would later introduce him to Dan Hodges. Along the way Hurst pitched his material to anyone who would listen and was able to have songs placed on hold for various major label projects. When not in Tennessee, Hurst continued climbing his way up the list of singer/songwriters in Central Florida. He has been able to open for numerous headlining Nashville acts and took the lead as head of the songwriter’s chapter with the Florida Country Music Industry. As Jeff networked his way down the streets of Music Row in hopes of finding a home for his music it was a phone call from Mr. Preston to Dan Hodges in late 2007 that would turn the tides. Pounding the pavement of Music Row with persistence and perseverance paid off in 2008 when Hurst inked a deal with Par Music / Dan Hodges Music.
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Shawn Taylor Band
Shawn Taylor Band is a rocking Country Rock Band fronted by Singer/Songwriter Shawn Taylor. Based in Daytona This band was carefully put together with only the right musicians for the band. After years of playing and struggling with cover bands Shawn decided to take a step back and reevaluate where he was and where he wanted to go with his music. As a writer it didn`t take long for him to decide what his next approach to music was gonna be. With a call to a good friend and bass player Allen Boyd it was clear that starting an all original band was the way to go. One more call to another friend Lance Helton (Drums) who jumped on board right away laying the ground floor for what was to become the foundation of the project. "We got together the first time and had a blast! Realized that this was what music was all about having fun and being creative." By the second rehearsal that sat down as a band an wrote there first song together as a band which was awesome. "I haven`t done that since i was 14 in this garage band i was in..I have always missed those days" Shawn Says "And for the first time in along time i was able as a writer to write as a band which was pretty amazing especially how good the song is and i think this is gonna define us as a band and a new sound as well. We are all fans of music and our love for music has no boundaries. I think our sound now will resemble a little of everything from country to rock. The Drive By Truckers, Reckless Kelly, Montgomery Gentry and a little John Cougar mixed in might give you an idea but truly we are creating are own sound that no one is doing around here which is awesome!
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Six Time Losers
Some may want to call it "Alt-Country", but we feel that is due to the watered-down comercial radio friendly music that today's Country has become. We maintain that we are simply returning Country to it's glory days of a simple, honest genre that truly tells the story of its artists and their lives.
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Sweet Water Junction Band
Sweet Water Junction Band
... a family tradition since 1949, is a unique group which truly are family and professionals. They provide some of the best in kickin' Country & Southern Rock like you have never seen before. They can appear anywhere as their show can cover it all, from Concerts, Show Bars, Fairs/Festivals, Corporate & Community events to Wedding Receptions and other Private Parties. They provide the complete sound, effects lighting, and staging when necessary for indoor or outdoor occasions.
With not one but five lead vocals, including backup harmony vocals,
this family provides a show of high energy, variety and talent, unlike any other.
This group will entertain you and keep your attention !
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The Dank Hanks
6 piece Original Country/Southern Rock band.
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