The band was formed in Mississippi, the Birthplace of Americas Music in 2008 when founding member Larry Hester (Rebel Faction; The WildKatts; Johnny Blue) reunited with drummer Tommy Noland (Bryan Austin Band; Johnny Blue) in Biloxi, Mississippi. They immediately started working on new material penned by singer/songwriter Larry Hester and soon released their first effort “Here I Am” which was well received. The current lineup consists of Larry Hester on Lead Vocals and Acoustic; Chris V. Loepke on Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals; Joe Taranto on Bass and Backing Vocals; and Tommy Noland on Drums. They play their own unique blend of blues, country and rock, coining the phrase of their genre’, “Southern Alternative Rock”. Growing up in South Mississippi and being exposed to all types of music down around New Orleans, the influence of the region is distinct in their songs. You mostly hear a Southern Rock influence but with an Alternative Rock in your face attitude. Their live performances are dynamic and packed with high energy throughout the set. As one spectator commented, “Listening to the HESTER album and not seeing them perform… is like tearing a page from a book… You don’t get the whole story”.
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