The Apache Relay was in a Nashville college dorm when Michael Ford Jr. (vocals, bass) was looking for musicians to perform his live music with him. He met Mike Harris (guitar, vocals) who was part of a newly formed band, The Apache Relay, with Brett Moore (keys, guitar, mandolin) and Kellen Wenrich (fiddle). It was immediate chemistry and the full band was formed. Since then Michael’s brother Ben (guitarist and vocals) has joined the band.

I play their album, American Nomad, on repeat. Each song blends soft acoustic-folk sounds with pounding rock elements.  While listening to them, I go from rocking out to their full-bodied tracks to relaxing to the lush instrumentation.

The band has opened for and is close pals with Mumford & Sons. They have also performed at Bonnaroo and SXSW.

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