‘Rogersville Road’ (Justin Johnson-guitars/Andy Dortch-bass/Keith Harrelson-drums,vocals) is a rock-fusion trio from Wilmington, NC, blending the elements of their influences (SRV, Jimi Hendrix, ABB, DTB, The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule) into their own blues-driven jam-rock.Growing up in the region the three musicians played together in previous musical endeavors, but it wasn’t until March of 2004 that ‘Rogersville Road’ was officially a band.Getting their start at Percy’s Jazz Club in downtown Wilmington, they quickly built a fan base and began to move on to bigger clubs in town such as: Charley Brownz, The Whiskey, Marrz Theatre, The Azalea Festival Hilton Stage, and also gigging in Raleigh, having played The Pour House Music Hall, Ruckus, The Dive Bar and Alltel Pavilion.In the Fall of 2004, ‘Rogersville Road’ went into Audio Genesis Studios to record their first CD. By February 2005, their self-titled debut CD was complete and warmly received by their fans and local radio, being requested and played daily.By the Spring of 2005 Rogersville Road was averaging 3 shows a week and continued this pace through the Fall, wrapping up with opening up for the Allman Brothers and moe. at Alltel Pavilion, and for jazz master Jeff Coffin at Marrz Theatre. By year’s end Rogersville Road had played over 100 shows.The screaming guitar, pounding rhythms, and throaty vocals of Rogersville Road spell out true rock-n-roll.Slowing down only to write new songs, Rogersville Road continues to deliver memorable performances to their loyal fans.
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