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rangements.
“That’s something Ken Bodiford beat into
our heads as Southerners,” said Sullivan,
speaking of JSU’s director of bands. “Layer
everything.”
The seeming incompatibilities don’t outweigh the crew’s country credibility; when
they take on “My Home’s in Alabama,” by
Alabama, or “All My Ex’s” by George Strait,
their voices take on depth and complexity, especially in the harmonies, though
the pair say that it’s nigh impossible to tell
who is who from song to song.
Tentatively titled “Crossroads,” the EP features an original lead track of the same
name with a driving, bluesy feel, as well
as slower, more contemplative songs.
“People tell me they liked ‘Long Haired
Country Boy,’ that’s not me, that’s Brandon,” said Sullivan.
When the chorus of “My Home’s In Alabama” hits, the soaring harmony over the
main vocal is incredible, and it’s not part of
the original song, giving listeners a taste
of the crew’s originality, which will be featured more extensively on the group’s upcoming first EP.
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Asked what kind of goals they’ve got
for the band, the pair are hesitant to
get starry-eyed, saying they’re happiest playing for folks in the community, surprising listeners away from their
cell phones and into singing along. But if
money and fame come along one day, so
much the better.
“I want to stand in front of a crowd of
10,000 people, lights flashing,” said Sullivan.
“And have it not be cop cars,” said Young,
cracking a smile. ✽
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