Brian "Odie" Authement grew up in a musical family in Houma, LA. His brother Chris and sister Brandi are both extremely talented musicians. He began playing percussion at age 9, and taught himself to play guitar at age 15 after moving to Birmingham, AL. At the time, he was listening to Edwin McCain's "Misguided Roses" album, to which he owes his desire to sing. The rhythmic guitar playing coupled with smooth vocals inspired him to learn. He joined the youth choir at Green Valley Baptist church in Hoover, AL and started to sing. Within 6 months of learning guitar, he began performing in church and in various talent shows. As a freshman at Auburn University, he joined the band at Campus Crusade for Christ as a percussion player, where he played percussion, guitar, and sang for the next 4 years. In march of 2002, he started playing the Auburn, AL club scene as a solo acoustic act, doubling up with other local artists such as Atlanta's Cory Sellers. He has also performed live with J Records recording artist Gavin Degraw, with Ingram Hill and Sister Hazel. In December of 2003, he met and began playing with Dave McCool.
Dave McCool grew up in Birmingham, AL. He began playing saxophone at age 11 and guitar at age 15 drawing major influence from guitarist such as David Wilcox, Dave Matthews, and Taylor Shaw. Dave loves a variety of genres including funk, bluegrass, ska, jazz, rock and RandB. Dave attended the University of Alabama where he began playing with Michael Warren, another Birmingham native. Together they were a featured act with artist such as Genuine and Da Band and co-wrote a single that was named #1 by clear channel radio. He has collaborated with other artists such as Savannah Lane and has worked with Charlie Peacock. In December of 2003, he met and began playing with Odie.
Since teaming up, they have developed a tight, entertaining acoustic show like none other. In April 2005 they won Tuscaloosa, AL's acoustic showdown beating out over 30 acoustic acts for the title. In December of 2006 they performed live with Edwin McCain and Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish). They are currently working on their first album while playing as much as possible and building a following of loyal fans. Check them out soon!
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