Country - folk - bluegrass

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COUNTRY: Country Folk, FOLK: Modern Folk



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âAlternate Routeâ is a fitting description of this trio of Texas musicians. Influenced by a diverse genre of acoustic music from country, bluegrass and Texas rock, their original songs of life, love, humor and compassion blend perfectly with âfunâ for a unique âTexasâ sound.
The band is made up of three musicians from southeast Texas; Steve Thrower, David Roork and Stan Davidson. For decades, southeast Texas has produced some of the biggest names in the business like; Tex Ritter, J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper), Janis Joplin, Johnny & Edgar Winter, George Jones, Barbara Lynn, Tracy Byrd, Clay Walker and Mark Chesnutt.
In 2003 Steve wrote and recorded âWest End Wandaâ a song that delightfully pokes fun of the socially conscious housewives who live in the west end of Beaumont, Texas. On that same project, he recorded a Fred Eaglesmith song titled âHowâs Ernie?â A friend submitted âHowâs Ernie?â to Chinook Records who was co-sponsoring a Fred Eaglesmith tribute album and it was chosen from dozens of entries from across the U.S., Canada and Australia to be included on a CD titled; â20 Odd Hollerâs Vol. II.â The multi-talented David Roork played mandolin on that project as well.
In addition to playing mandolin, David also plays the guitar, bass, and banjo. He is also a gifted songwriter and penned two of the songs on the bands first CD, âEarly Morning Bluesâ and âPine Tree Lodgeâ.
In 2004 Stan joined Steve and David and âAlternate Routeâ was born. Stan brought 25 years of hot rock and roll bass licks to the band and some great harmony vocals to truly give the band an âAlternate Routeâ
In 2005 the band played a variety of local venues and private functions throughout southeast Texas. In June they opened for Fred Eaglesmith and Australian artist Audrey Mezra and in November they opened for future country music hall of fame artist, âBilly Joe Shaverâ.
In August of 2005 they released their first album, âBait Shop Beautyâ. The title song âBait Shop Beautyâ will make you laugh; âDaddyâs Dreamsâ a song Steve wrote for his daughters will make you cry; âThe Pine Tree Lodgeâ a song about a local hang out will make you want to dance; and âThe Roomâ a song about the death chamber in Texas will piss you off or make you proud to be a Texan or wish you were one.
Also in 2005 the band volunteered their time and talents to community fund raisers and other charitable events, including the 12th annual âGirls Haven Gumbo Cook-offâ. Along with other musicians and volunteers, they helped raise over $40,000.00 for âGirls Havenâ an organization that provides safe haven for young girls in need throughout Texas and Louisiana.
Look for good things from âAlternate Routeâ in 2006. Starting this spring, they are scheduled to play the last Friday of every month at the Logon Café in Beaumont, Texas and with new songs already on paper they plan to return to the studio and hope to release a new album in the fall.
For booking information contact Steve Thrower svt@gt.rr.com