Tobacco Rd Band
| Tobacco Rd Band | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tallahassee, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Silvercreek Records |
| Website | TobaccoRdBand.com |
| Members |
Eric Durrance Lex Vance Aaron Halford Joe Markham |
The Tobacco Rd Band (TRB) is an American musical group that specializes in country-rock. The band, which is based in Tallahassee, Florida, consists of lead singer and songwriter Eric Durrance, lead guitarist Lex Vance, bass player Aaron Halford and drummer Joe Markham.
History
The Tobacco Rd Band was founded in 2010 by Eric Durrance, who had previously been the lead singer with the acclaimed Christian rock band Big Dismal, which Rolling Stone once named one of “Five Christian Bands on the Rise.”[1]
After Big Dismal broke up, Durrance began performing solo, and was selected to tour with Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum as part of Country Music Television's “CMT on Tour” in 2008.[2] Durrance later formed TRB with his friend, lead guitarist Lex Vance. With its hard-driving sound coupled with Durrance’s reputation from his years with Big Dismal, TRB quickly amassed a fan base throughout the South.
In early 2012, TRB released its debut EP titled “Where the Girls Are,” which consisted of six tracks: “Where the Girls Are,” “Jesus & Guns,” “All About Me Today,” “There’s No Such Thing as Goodbye” and “Dear Life.” Shortly thereafter, the band released the single “That’s Country,” featuring a guest performance by Colt Ford, who also appears in the accompanying music video.[3]
In the summer of 2013, Durrance became the first artist to sign with Silvercreek Records, a new label in Nashville, which was founded by two Nashville music industry veterans—songwriter Stafond Seago and songwriter, producer and plugger Steve Pope.[4][5][6] The Tobacco Rd Band is currently working on its first album under the Silvercreek banner.
Members
- Eric Durrance - Lead Vocals / Guitar
- Lex Vance - Lead Guitar
- Aaron Halford - Bass Guitar
- Joe Markham - Drums
Discography
- Where the Girls Are (EP) - Released: January 6, 2012, Big Southern Entertainment
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Where the Girls Are" | 3:11 | |
| 2. | "Jesus & Guns" | 4:07 | |
| 3. | "Energy Craze" | 2:56 | |
| 4. | "All About Me Today" | 3:40 | |
| 5. | "There's No Such Thing As Goodbye" | 3:46 | |
| 6. | "Dear Life" | 3:09 |
- That's Country (single) ft. Colt Ford - Released: February 6, 2013, Big Southern Entertainment
References
- ↑
- ↑ "Eric Durrance To Open CMT ON TOUR 2008". Countryhound.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "615 Spotlight: Tobacco Rd Band Team Up With Colt Ford on 'That's Country'". Billboard.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "Silvercreek Records Opens on Music Row". Musicrow.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "Nashville Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "Eric Durrance and Tobacco Rd Band Sign with Silvercreek Records". Music News Nashville. Retrieved 17 January 2015.