Atlas Road Crew
Atlas Road Crew | |
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 Atlas Road Crew | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Columbia, South Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Alternative Rock, Southern Rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | Taylor Nicholson Dave Beddingfield Max Becker Bryce James Patrick Drohan |
| Website | www |
Atlas Road Crew is an American alternative rock-southern rock band based in Charleston, South Carolina. The band was founded in 2011 by Taylor Nicholson (vocals, guitar), Dave Beddingfield (Guitar), Max Becker (Bass Guitar), Bryce James (Piano), and Patrick Drohan (Drums) while attending The University of South Carolina.[1]
In October 2012, Atlas Road Crew released their first studio effort "Atlas Road Crew". The EP features 5 tracks produced by Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish recorded in Charleston, South Carolina. In February 2014, the group performed at Michele Clark 's 16th annual Sunset Sessions alongside Needtobreathe, John Butler Trio, Vance Joy, Augustana, Ziggy Marley, and many more.[2]
In February 2015, Atlas Road Crew released their first full-length studio effort, Halfway to Hopkins, independently. The album featured 10 new tracks. Four songs were produced by Rick Beato (Needtobreathe, Shinedown, Trey Anastasio). Four tracks by Cory Plaugh, and two tracks by Jay Clifford. Halfway to Hopkins was recorded in Atlanta, GA, Columbia, SC & Charleston, SC.[3] The band has released its song "Voices" as a teaser to its forthcoming album.[4]
In June, 2014 Atlas Road Crew appeared at the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.[5] Later that summer, the band had its first TV placement in MTVs Finding Carter with its song "Bottom of Love".[6]
The group has been named one of LiveMusicDaily.com's top 25 artists to see in 2015.[7] In July 2015 "Relix Magazine" said in an album review that Atlas Road Crew showcases their "penchant for tight, punchy, Southern alt-rock" in album "Halfway to Hopkins".[8]
Discography
Atlas Road Crew (2012)
1.Betty
2.Hideaway
3.Morning Eyes
4.Movin' On
5.Sweet Southern Woman
6.Bottom of Love (feat. Ben G & Regina Ferguson)
7.Hot Rod
Halfway To Hopkins (2015)
1.Voices
2.Black Eye Sunrise
3.Low Country Blues
4.Wasted Time
5.Want You To Know
6.Lose Control
7.Weeping Will
8.Halfway to Hopkins
9.Runaway
10.Abilene
11.Betty
Members
- Current
- Taylor Nicholson - Lead Vocals
- Dave Beddingfield - Lead Guitar
- Patrick Drohan - Drums
- Max Becker - Bass
- Bryce James - Piano, Organ, Vocals
References
- ^ "Atlas Road Crew Biography". Atlas Road Crew. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ^ "Sunset Sessions 2014". Sunset Sessions. February 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ^ "Atlas Road Crew Releases Single". Charleston City Paper. October 8, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
- ^ "New Music From Atlas Road Crew". SceneSC. October 14, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
- ^ "Wakarusa 2014 Lineup". Wakarusa Music Festival. January 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ^ "Finding Carter Episode 8". MTV. August 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
- ^ "Who to look out for in 2015". Live Music Daily. January 5, 2015. Retrieved 2014-01-06.
- ^ "Atlas Road Crew Halfway to Hopkins". Relix Magazine. July 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-20.