Night Drivng In Small Towns

The newest of the Lower 40 family, Night Driving (for short) are taking Atlanta by storm.

What started as a five piece in south Georgia during college has evolved into a three piece with a great deal of education under their belts.

Though their roots may be heavily set in the southern part of the state, they have now set up shop in the thriving city of Atlanta. The band has been through many changes over the years, but one thing that has remained the same is their ability to make music that is simply irresistible.

Hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as “One of the Top 25 bands on Myspace,” they are focusing more than ever on reeling in fans and industry folks alike with their very own brand of rock. This is proving to be an easier task than expected. People are enamored by “the off-the-cuff swagger [and] the intrigue of Night Driving in Small Towns” thanks to their “lush harmonies, superlative musical support and the adorable/emotive Andrea Rogers’ alt-pop tone”(Ape Quake). And they have no intention of stopping their takeover in their new hometown.

Night Driving recently joined forces with Atlanta’s very own Lower 40 Records in search of greener musical pastures and more opportunities than ever before. Although the band is currently supporting their two previous releases, By the Roadside and Postscript, they are joyously recording new tracks for a Spring 2010 release.

(Photo by Dave W. Batterman)

“February”

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“Serial Killer”

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Chris Unck and the Black Roses

Chris Unck and the Black Roses…where does one even start?  One part Joe Cocker, one part George Harrison, one part Hank Senior, and one part, well, is an American orginal.  That’s Chris Unck.  His ever revolving band of Black Roses keeps you guessing and curious as to what in the world will come next.  Lower 40 first released Country Roads and Love in 2008.  Unck gave us Ridiculous!! Ridiculous!! in August of 2009 and we couldn’t be prouder.  He continues to be our modern day troubadour as he travels, not only playing his own brand of tragic tales, adventures, and mishaps but also as he plays along side Atlanta’s own Butch Walker.  We are sure to see more of his modern twist on his classic rock influences for years to come.  And yes, most of those stories you hear in the songs are true.  Believe it or not.

Check it out on Myspace.

“Turning Knives into Steam”

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“Ruby With Them Eyes”

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Wrinkle Neck Mules

Wrinkle Neck Mules hail from Richmond, VA, the bands 3rd full-length, The Wicks Have Met, was Lower 40’s first release in April 2007.   The band’s music has been called “good shit” by Nerve and given more respect in the world of alt country than one could imagine.  With true grit, brilliant story telling, and some of the sickest musicianship you will ever hear, the band released Let the Lead Fly in October 2009.  The 2 plus year wait proved to be worth it as the album takes what the Mules do best and amps it up.  With the opener’s chant of “Don’t just stand there.  Raise your guns and let the lead fly.”, the standard is set and never disappoints.

Check them out on Myspace or at www.wrinkleneckmules.com

“Let the Lead Fly”

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“Medicine Bow”

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