Pack up the car and hit the road because this collection of 20 originals will make you want to drive all night. Unreleased treasures from Tampa Bay artists with established national followings (Ronny Elliott, Have Gun Will Travel, Rebekah Pulley, the Sleepy Vikings) share the lanes with up-and-coming favorites and a few new faces. Styles range from Americana to Indie, Pop, Reggae and Rock ân Roll.

20 MP3 Songs in this album (79:16) !
Related styles: Rock: Americana, Folk: Folk-Rock, Type: Compilations

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"A superb, judiciously chosen overview of the excellent, diverse music emerging from Southwest Florida. Roll down the windows, crank this up and fly down your favorite freeway."
âWade Tatangelo, syndicated music writer/McClatchy Newspapers

Feature Tracks: #1, #4, #9 (National add-date: April 5, 2011)

#1 Time Machine (3:40) Distinguished by aching viola, another instant favorite from Bradentonâs Have Gun, Will Travel. Theyâre beginning to show up on TV (PBSâ âRoadtrip Nationâ theme song, a national commercial. Just remember: you heard it here first.

# 2 California Diamonds (4:35) Tampa Bayâs eating up all the sweet, heartfelt goodness the six Grecian Urns can dish out. With two pairs of siblings, theyâre tight in song and by blood. The result is an âacoustic, folky version of Arcade Fire.â (Creative Loafing)

# 3 Twin Peaks (3:59) The rideâs been fast and furious for the Sleepy Vikings who were named one of the four best bands (out of 650) at NXNE 2011 by Paste magazine. They then scored a CMJ showcase, signed a deal with New Grenada Records and got an official SXSW showcase spot in 2011.

# 4 Baby Donât Leave (3:02) The Vessenmeyers of Experimental Pilot bicker like brothers and take forever with their creations, but this song may be their best effort ever, with its Beach Boy-esque break and perfect harmonies. unreleased

# 5 Drive On (4:12) Ricky Wilcox was still better known in Tampa Bay for Deloris Telescope when this song was first released. The driving beat hints of The Cars and its lyrics remind us of a time when waiting for a call meant sitting at home by the phone.

#6 The Walk (4:14) Alexander & The Grapes offer up âa sweet and juicy wallop of pop, psychedelic and country.â (tbt*)

#7 He Looked Up (3:00) With the addition of Lakelandâs Walking Catfish, BAAMO officially stakes claim on Polk County and hums along to the Catfish brand of quirky âold-fashioned indie rock.â (Lakeland Ledger) Sound alert: omni-directional recording -- turn it up

#8 Godspeed (3:07) Fact: this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Here, Rebekah Pulley duets with Dean Johanesen of The Human Condition. The song is also featured in the movie, Beautiful Noise, filming now in Sarasota.

#9 Driving Back in Time (2:50) NEW Ronny Elliott narrates a classic cruise featuring his favorite themes & characters, with Rebekah Pulley along for the ride to lend an echoing hand. unreleased

#10 Hard Times (4:46) Perpetual favorites Rebekah Pulley & The Reluctant Prophets mix a sly sense of humor in this tender tale. unreleased

#11 Cuyahoga River Blues (4:57) Heâs played it live to raves for awhile. Now Will Quinlan has finally shared this silky story and we are glad. unreleased

#12 Driver (3:07) Wendy Rich went all the way to Nashville to find a band in Kevin McKendreeâs DICK 50 able to keep up with her giant, happy voice. The result is an exuberant enticement to hit the road.

#13 Man or Moon (3:36) Sarasotaâs Sons of Hippies should be the next big CMJ breakout and this song should top CMJ âBest ofâ lists. College towns are clamoring for more after 2010 tours because this indie rocks.

#14 White Line Fever (3:49) No Tampa Bay road song collection would be complete without this ultimate ode from the Mojo Gurus.

#15 Airstream 13 (4:12) Clever in construction and story, The Woeful Onesâ Brandon Ruck penned this catchy foot-tapping ditty long before our CD art was designed but theyâre great lyrics for the photo. unreleased

#16 Three Months in the Sand (4:40) There really is a Sergeant in Sarge and The Aeromen, although Mike Daley has risen in rank. But even an officer can make rollicking fun of a daily grind spent miles in air.

#17 Home Again (4:54) The Hip Abductionâs big reggae-surf horns make sitting still impossible. Festival favorites for good reason.

#18 Frozen Shadows (4:18) Clear, warm sound provides the perfect scaffolding for Bud Buckleyâs floating voice.

#19 Goin' Home Again (4:54) Briar Hill Band first recorded this song at the legendary Criteria in Miami. Reminds us of Floridaâs original roots.

#20 Train Song (3:13) Unpainted Soulsâ William Whiting, Jr of is a virtuoso of all things stringed and virtually unknown, but not for long.