Rowdy died from complications from diabetes. Chris He said I just want to utilize every opportunity I have to carry this torch for healing.. January 18, 2021 @ 3:52 am, Met my friend I considered a brother at the tender age of 15 or so and during that time he would play that guitar every day for hours upon hours practicing and practicing at the time I never knew why he would rather go home and practice guitar runs, notes, chords, and bends.versus hanging out but later he would attend college for music in LA. And he shared it with anyone willing to learn. The event brought people from all over the country as they raised more than $10,000 in two days. Mindfulness can help you manage anxiety and other negative emotions by . Rant with us. All Of Your Stones veers from fiery opening track Out Of The Blue about perseverance, to the bluesy You Never Came Home. Included is a soulful rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrds I Need You featuring Ashley Monroe, and the sentimental Ole Pal, about missing a friend, which takes on a new meaning in the days since Copes passing. 7:53 pm. The first time I met Jason, it was on a tour bus (when he was with Jamey) and we had the best sit down conversation about history and the education system. The word is that The Steel Woods had a new album finished, and ready for release in 2021. Required fields are marked *. The group's publicist confirmed. A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods), While his bandmates couldnt offer further details about his death, they marked the tragic news with a broken and heavy heart., We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time, read the statement, paired with a photo of Cope inside the Ryman Auditorium. Huntermc6 News It just completely transformed his life, Copes sister Bethany OHandley said. I loved the fact that he had enough drive and enough ambition., Related Stories Before the news, The Steel Woods was preparing to release their third studio album this year. The two comprised the primary songwriters of The Steel Woods, with bass player Johnny Stanton, and drummer Jay Tooke filling out the roster.After releasing their debut album Straw in the Wind in 2017 via Thirty Tigers, The Steel Woods immediately shot up the country and Southern Rock depth charts, aided by big opportunities opening for Blackberry Smoke, Miranda Lambert, Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, and Dwight Yoakam. He was only 42. He was a real good person. 8:55 am, RIP ROWDY, so sad you were called home. Knaw. Its a lifestyle. 7:23 pm, I am so sad to hear this I met Rowdy back around 2014-ish in Nashville. I got into The Steel Woods right before I move to Hawaii in 2018. The event brought people from all over the country as they raised more than $10,000 in two days. Jason "Rowdy" Cope, co-founder of the country-rock band the Steel Woods, has died. He was 42. History. He had been sober for three years and was freshly focused on his health, dutifully managing his Type 2 diabetes. I saw em headline dive bar Carols, then Fitzgeralds patio, and open a sold out show for Cody in Madison in front of 2500 and the crowd went crazy!!! The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: My heart goes out the guys in the band, Jasons friends, his family, everybody that had the chance to meet him along the way, and the die-hard fans of this great band. Kevin Smith I will truly miss hearing him ripping up the soundwaves. Rest in peace. Hell be very sorely missed.Jason Cope started The Steel Woods with lead singer/guitar player Wes Bayliss. How much can we do with what we have and how can we continue that? I just wanted to be a part of a band and he was able to get his artistic side out. I appreciate and respect that people are concerned for Jason Rowdy Cope and so am I. The thing he reached for, he obtained, he says. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. I had the pleasure of hearing the Steel Woods open up for Whiskey Myers in Michigan in Jan of 2020 & it was a show I shall never forget since both bands rocked it! All rights reserved. He always had his feet on the ground and head in the clouds. P.S. The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. 2:25 am, Stood about a yard away from him at a gig in Glasgow could see his strings vibrate I was that close. another great country musician. He killed the dragon. The Steel Woods are carrying on in Copes memory and have already played shows with new guitarist Tyler Powers, who first stepped in when Cope was in rehab. For Cope, who earned the nickname Rowdy for his wild-eyed, unpredictable persona, those good deeds and small victories were hard won. What do you most want people to take away? Despite the unexpected death in January of his bandmate Jason "Rowdy" Cope, who made up the other half of The Steel Woods, which pulls into The Shed in Maryville for a two-night stand starting Friday he's made his peace with it, he told The Daily Times this week. , Todd Pottinger Bayliss is also a fierce guitarist and the interplay between him and Cope, pushed along by the chugging, sometimes sludgy rhythm of bassist Johnny Stanton and drummer Isaac Senty, made for epic moments of tension and release. I had followed his career from before The Steel Woods, and I have absolutely nothing but love and respect for him and the legacy in life and music he left behind when he tragically passed away recently. January 16, 2021 @ So very sad . Jason Rowdy Cope, Co-Founder of Country-Rock Band The Steel Woods, Dead at 43, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY87Qrpw8z4&list=OLAK5uy_n5T2au6TtE1qyiNXmK_eyQ-2Dz8thtaAY, The Steel Woods Axe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY87Qrpw8z4&list=OLAK5uy_n5T2au6TtE1qyiNXmK_eyQ-2Dz8thtaAY). There might have been 100 people in that tiny room, but those boys played like it was a packed stadium. His ability to collaborate with artists across the musical spectrum leaves a long list of friends and colleagues morning the loss. On the latter, he co-wrote the brooding Cant Cash My Checks, about a farmer forced to grow pot to make ends meet, and delivered a searing solo on the gospel-tinged Macon., Weve had a lot of conversations about where our hard livin years had gotten us and the kinds of relationships that it probably cost us by being drunk all those years. Cope co-founded the Steel Woods with Wes Bayliss in 2016 and the group released their debut project,Straw in the Wind, in 2017, followed by 2019s Old News. Prior to co-founding the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in 2016, Cope played guitar in Johnsons band for nearly a decade and appeared on the outlaw country singers revered albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song. BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - For country music artist Jason Rowdy Cope, a lifelong mission for him began with addressing a problem. One of my favorite bands of the past few years. Its one of those things, man, that I just didnt believe it for a couple of days, Bayliss says. Steel Woods, Jamey Johnson Guitarist Jason Rowdy Cope Has Died, https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/, Family Bible Singer, The Tall Texan Claude Gray Has Died, Tyler Childers Opens Up 2023 Tour By Closing Out Two Step Inn, Alan Jackson Helps Jon Pardi Make History as New Grand Ole Opry Pick, Newest Adds to Saving Country Musics Top 25 Current Playlist (#118), Country Fans Arent Unwitting Pawns (a Response to Ketch Secor & NYT). . I was shocked to hear that Jason passed away today. He gave me an education you cant teach unless you lived it. January 17, 2021 @ 1:36 pm, What a devastating loss to the revitalization of Southern Rock music. On the Steel Woods 2017 debut, Straw in the Wind, he persuaded the band to cover Black Sabbaths Hole in the Sky. For 2019s Old News, Cope had them record the British metal pioneers Changes. They tackle one of Baylisss favorites, Skynyrds I Need You, on All of Your Stones, reimagining it as a duet with Ashley Monroe. January 17, 2021 @ Maybe thats one that gets looked over sometimes, but I know thats the right answer to that question all the time. Was lucky enough to catch an awesome Steel Woods concert 2 summers ago. This sucks, what a shit last few years. We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time.Nashville Police Department Public Affairs Manager Don Aaron tells Saving Country Music that Jason Copes passing is currently considered an unclassified death, pending an autopsy by the local Medical Examiner. Im saddened every time I look at that signed CD handing on my wall , Christina Nobody said I was just fishing for clicks when I nominated The Steel Woods for both Album of the Year, and Song of the Year in 2019. kadodd1 January 16, 2021 @ Pictured: Rowdy (far right) with The Steel Woods. January 17, 2021 @ A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. 6:25 pm. Later, the two recruited bassist Johnny Stanton and drummer Jay Tooke, putting the final touches on the Steel Woods lineup (Isaac Senty replaced Tooke in the band in 2020). Hed meet these patrons and theyd be like, Yall are the real thing, arent ya? Trigger Rowdy, you are irreplaceable, and to say you are missed is a massive understatement. 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One of the nicest musicians I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Heres what really grabbed me about his playing. Cope began his musical career when he started playing guitar and writing songs as a kid. The Steel Woods' Jason "Rowdy" Cope was with Mills on the last night of his life. 9 Comments. The 42-year-old was a hugely popular member of the community who had also worked as a player and producer with By Melissa Gaddie. So when we met and [Rowdy] brought the idea [of the Steel Woods], it was like music to my ears. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind., RIP Rowdy, the band concludes, you will be forever and greatly missed.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Prior to the show in Pineville, several gathered at Butcher's Pub, as well as tailgated in the parking lot. And of course he loved those haunted ringing minor chords and used them to maximum effect behind Wes Bayliss voice. Ron kilmer After recording the album, guitarist and songwriter Jason Rowdy Cope passed away in his sleep at the beginning of 2021 before the band could go out on tour to promote All Of Your Stones. Released last week, the LP is an unexpected tribute to the Southern-rock groups lead guitarist: Cope died from complications related to diabetes in January. Heart broken doesnt even touch the feelings inside me. The band shared the news on Saturday (Jan. 16) with a social media post. Jason Rowdy Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. The Steel Woods shared the news Saturday evening (1-16) to many shocked fans. 6:11 pm, Trigger Now it will be a posthumous release for Jason Rowdy Cope. 7:35 am. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. It was so easy. Rowdy was an amazing talent, but even more than that he was a great human being. 2023 Rolling Stone, LLC. On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. The dude was like clockwork, Cobb says. RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed., A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods), Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. norrie Jason "Rowdy" Cope of The Steel Woods performing at the Laurel Cove Amphitheater at Pine Mountain State Park. Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. He was an extremely kind, funny, smart, and talented individual. Heartbroken. RIP Rowdy, JAMAL CEPHAS 1 On MusicRow Chart For Third Time With Going, Going, Gone, Nashville SC Teams Up With Johnny Cash Estate For Man In Black Alternate Jersey. Both OHandley and Blankenship said that they plan to host more events in Kentucky soon. He schooled me on everything.. Its made from all the judgment that was cast down on us. Well, I think just that, that its really about even, you know, after, after the loss of Rowdy and everything, the one thing that Ive said every time is that bad things happen, and theres only one thing that we know to do, and thats to press on. 8:52 pm. January 17, 2021 @ The death of guitar player and songwriter Jason Rowdy Cope for the country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods sent shockwaves throughout the independent country community when it was announced on Saturday evening, January 16th. Unbelievable loss to the world of music. Ive been off of social media for a bit and just ran into this news checking for potential dates for The Steel Woods. LEO: Im sure youre excited to get back out on the road, but whats the biggest difference, what are the biggest changes to touring? After the incident, Cope stepped up to offer emotional support to Waynes wife Carol, and his son Jack. Through the release of their first two albums,Straw In The WindandOld News, theyve solidified their sound as a mix of traditional honky-tonk, country, and southern rock with lead singer Wes Bayliss strong and soulful vocals. Anyone who saw Jameys band immediately after lonesome song was released, knows the deal. A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. The Steel Woods were cofounded by Wes Bayliss, Jason "Rowdy" Cope, and business partner Derek Stanley. 8:19 am. Its like trying to wake myself up from a dream.. January 16, 2021 @ This is a huge loss for the music community. He was on top of that.. And you never knew what part he was going to drum up., Cope was so experimental and eager to try wildly different guitar parts, oftentimes in the same song, that Johnson devised a game he called Lead Guitar Baseball to critique and guide his guitarist. Heaven will be rocking to his guitar solos. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Gonna be a force in Music for a while ! Jason Rowdy Cope, a co-founder of the country-rock band, The Steel Woods, has passed away at 43. Cope was the creative lead of the band as well as its lead guitarist, songwriter and co-producer, while Bayliss is a multi-instrumentalist, lead singer and co-producer.. Bayliss grew up in Woodland, Alabama, playing music in his family's gospel band and learned to play harmonica . Cope dealt with post-traumatic stress disorder throughout his life. Jamey Johnson Joins Dave McMurray for Expansive Cover of Grateful Dead's 'To Lay Me Down' January 17, 2021 @ Such a talented soul. 7:30 am. 11:17 pm, We had a few good times together after numerous concerts..he always remembered me and treated me like a pal..gonna miss ya brother!, Truth5 All rights reserved. We go at this thing with the same musical integrity as Jamey, Cope once told Rolling Stone of the Steel Woods musical approach. January 24, 2021 @ Nicknamed Rowdy, the North Carolina native also played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song and co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks.. January 17, 2021 @ Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. The album that ultimately became All Of Your Stones has more than just COVID as a back story. Jason Cope made his name and became a familiar face to many country fans after touring in Jamey Johnsons backing band for nearly 10 years. 6:21 pm. Cope died on Jan. 16 and the cause has yet to be determined. His cause of death was linked to his Type II diabetes, diagnosed in late. 6:30 pm, I know that Jack Mills, son of Wayne, was really close to Jason and the Steel Woods. 9:39 pm. News Honest songwriting, always trying to push the boundaries of our musicianship and keeping it really close to our roots when it comes to our influences., The Steel Woods announced Copes death on social media, writing in part on Instagram, We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. Some of it due and some of it probably undue. We got several pictures with him. Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Don Was Return for the Last Waltz Tour 2022, Despite their 13-year age difference, Cope and Bayliss spoke a similar musical language in the Steel Woods even if the elder Cope was just as passionate about hard rock and heavy metal bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath as he was about the Allman Brothers and the Eagles. January 20, 2021 @ On Saturday, his bandmates delivered the sad news via social media. January 24, 2021 @ "It brought people from California, Texas, Indiana, Florida," Blankenship said. Jason "Rowdy" Cope onstage with the Steel Woods in Nashville in 2018. He would get a little frustrated with his playing and I knew that once he got frustrated, he was focused, Johnson says. This is truly a tragic loss for music in general, and the Southern Rock revivalist movement (among which, I think The Steel Woods do it best), specifically. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Steel-Woods.jpeg, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png, The Steel Woods Founder Jason 'Rowdy' Cope Passes Away. His bandmates shared the sad news on social media on Saturday (Jan. 16). R.I.P. They are my favorite band, one of my favorite artists, and I hope that they will put out new music again. Your email address will not be published. He will be missed. 9:01 am. Hes a killer player and I dont foresee anyone else in that seat for a long, long time, says Bayliss, who unknowingly eulogized his bandmate when he wrote the ballad Ole Pal for All of Your Stones. It was something he was proud of and he earned it, Johnson says he petitioned guitarist Leroy Powell to delete a series of old YouTube videos in which he and Powell pretended to be feuding pro-wrestlers. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to Jason Cope, American musician (The Steel Woods, that died on Sunday January 17th 2021. . January 16, 2021 @ Cope also had played with Jamie Johnson for nine years and wrote with him. in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. We take comfort . Even though its just him pretending to be wild and crazy, he cared about that stuff, Cobb says. Trigger You know, some people, they work on technique all the time and then when they play, you kind of feel like somebodys been doing a bunch of math. Thought this dying crap would slow down after 2020. george Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. I guess being just a guitar player until then for other artists and whatnot, it had handcuffed him. The recently revealed cause of Cope's death was due to severe complications from diabetes. We had a motorcycle ride down in Pineville, it was throughout Bell County, Copes friend Jessica Blankenship said. Jason Rowdy Cope memorial fund raises thousands of dollars, Weekday broadcast of WYMT Mountain News at 11, Weekday broadcast of WYMT Mountain News at 6, Chris Rodriguez is headed to the big stage, Heres how you can get free Mothers Day flowers, Shower chances, cooler temps linger through the first days of May, Water outages reported in Wise County following major leak. There may be one or two names on there that people didnt think were, but I think one thing that its easy to go to, you know, like Willie Nelson or Merle Haggard when Im asked that question. And thats been really I think just rewarding on a personal basis for everybody thats involved which is a gift that I feel like Jason kind of left for us.. One of my favorite live bands because of Rowdys stage presence and talent. I am 1, of 25 People Who Ordered, and Received The double Autographed TEST PRESSINGS of Old News, + an Autographed copy of the Original Artwork ! This sucks big time. I was privileged to see Rowdy play live with both Jamey Johnson and with Steel Woods. The North Carolina native played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song,co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks, and worked with artists like Brent Cobb as well. I remember hearing Rock That Says My Name on Outlaw and thinking Who the hell is THIS? Man!! January 31, 2021 @ While getting sober was the high point He celebrated his sobriety. photo via Taylor Hendrix on YouTube Country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods just made their first live appearance back after the tragic death of their guitarist and founding father Jason "Rowdy" Cope on January 16th, and one of the band's closest friends was there to offer his support. January 17, 2021 @ Trigger He was so cool: https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/ Rowdy will be deeply missed! January 16, 2021 @ 2023 Music Row Enterprises, LLC All rights reserved. Having collaborated with so many artists in his career leaves a long list of friends and collaborators morning Rowdys loss, including the family of country artist Wayne Mills, who was murdered in November of 2013. Nobody accused me of positing for clicks when I was one of the first and only individuals to review and promote the debut record from The Steel Woods. He sort of made it his mission with the new record with The Steel Woods being his band, OHandley said. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all who knew him. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Are there any influences that you think maybe people wouldnt expect or wouldnt necessarily notice? He seemed like such a bright spirit. 7:17 pm. Daniele But, tragically, the damage of living for years with unchecked diabetes was already done the disease took his life in his sleep on January 16th, 2021. I discovered him through you Trig and I appreciate all the hard work you put in to put out the word about artists like them. Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. We did a few co writes, went fishin a couple times, and I still have a cookbook he gave me, white trash cookin We want to hear it. Breaks Down His Killer White House Correspondents Dinner Set, Bernie Sanders: Many GOP Leaders 'Don't Even Believe in Democracy'. RIP, JB-Chicago The Steel Woods are one of my faves, such amazing songs. Jason was always nice. A post shared by Jason Cope (@jasonccope). May his family and friends find comfort in knowing that Jason touched many lives in a positive way through his music. Catch the Kentucky Derby Festivals GospelFest Tonight at the Waterfront, 3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (4/28-4/30), The Louisville Orchestra Gala Gives Taste Of Yo-Yo Mas Sold-Out Mammoth Cave Performances. Rob Wilson It serves to remind me that we should never take our friends for granted and we should reach out while we can. The band announced Copes death on social media with the statement:We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Now the conversation is sort of switching to okay, what all can we do? said Copes sister, Bethany OHandley. That song, All of Your Stones, ended up becoming the title track of the new album by Copes band the Steel Woods. By being high. Still can't believe it. And, stylistically, he had the complete package, he could go from flat out hard core honky-tonk twang, to southern rock slide, with all the requisite nasty growling distortion and fast rock licks. He developed this sound that is like chicken-pickin, but also like a six-string playing steel parts at the same time. They performed last year and after talking to Rowdy, they said we want to bring our fan club party here.. Trigger RIP, Angie Peoples Hopefully I still will. Most importantly, Cope found a use for all of those stones. 3:06 am. OHandley and a family friend said they are looking to host more fundraising events in Bell County in the near future. I bought it at Whiskey Meyers show and met Jason and the rest of the band. We were the last two cars in the garage. Pictured: Rowdy (far right) with The Steel Woods. Big loss for country music. Man, sad sad news, how old was he? RIP Mr. Johnson echoes Bayliss sentiment. Angela Not sure of his vaccination status. January 24, 2021 @ Not sure if they are still on youtube, but the band was good enough to put on plenty of shows (not just a couple of songs) during lockdown, and always would put a great big smile on my face. Theres of course no replacing Rowdy, but [Powers] is really just what we need right now. He produced Lindi Ortegas 2017 EPTil the Goin Gets Gone. It brought people from California, Texas, Indiana, Florida, Blankenship said. It serves to remind me that we should never take our friends for granted and we should reach out while we can. The guitarist died in January, leaving behind a sturdy legacy. 9:15 am, Such sad news. January 19, 2021 @ : 2021 sucks already. But either way, we were somehow able to make something good out of it.. The next thing we heard after that was the lead that you hear on Macon. And that was just extraordinary. Cope worked in the Los Angeles area for eight years before moving to Nashville in 2007 where he soon joined Jamey Johnsons backing outfit on lead guitar. Ellen Foster Very very sad From an Australian fan R.I.P Jamey, Joseph Robson January 18, 2021 @ Photo: Courtesy All Eyes Media. He played guitar with the heart and soul of a virtuoso and the passion of a freedom fighter, Jamey Johnson says of Rowdy. There was no sign of a struggle, and no sign of foul play in Jason Copes death, though the investigation remains pending until the final autopsy report. I was teaching at the time and his Mom was a teacher in NC, he had great insight on how to improve curriculum at the secondary school level. It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away, the band said in part. He was so much more than just an incredible guitar player, he was an incredible human being.. January 16, 2021 @ Wes Bayliss: Well, you know I guess theres not a whole lot of differences, as long as we get to show up and play the show, you know. The surviving members of The Steel Woods include Bayliss, bassist Johnny Stanton and drummer Isaac Senty. January 16, 2021 @ Cope. "He was a natural bridge between feel and. All love to Jason Rowdy Cope, his friends, his family, and his fans. Following his death in January, Copes group made visiting Eastern Kentucky a priority as they hosted events for the Jason Rowdy Cope Memorial Fund. Ill never forget Jason Cope. Saw The Steel Woods in a small venue in FL and he was a hell of a guitar player. While his bandmates couldn't offer further details about his death, they marked the tragic news "with a broken and heavy heart.". My condolences to your family, friends, and band mates. of course cancelled due to covid . 10:39 pm, Discovered the Steel Woods when they opened for Cody Jinks in Dubuque IA a couple of years ago, they quickly became one of my favorite bands.
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