By all outward appearances, Ross Coppley is just the guy next door — ball cap, worn jeans, a hip T-shirt. But when this quintessential Southern boy with the playful disposition is armed with his guitar, a mic, and a crowd of screaming fans, prepare to be entertained by an anything-but-average performance!

Born and raised in Lexington, N.C., Coppley has been singing since he was just 4 years old. Having put some rock bands together throughout high school, he found that sitting behind a drum kit wasn’t where he belonged. “I knew I wanted to be the person entertaining the crowd,” says Coppley, 25. So he traded his drumsticks for a guitar, and he’s been performing up and down the east coast ever since.

Not your typical born-and-raised-on-country story, Coppley’s was more of a natural evolution. “When I was doing the rock thing in high school, I found more and more that I was writing songs that were more along the country lines … more melodies, more storytelling … songs that have the emotion that people love about country music.”

Now a self-proclaimed country music convert, Coppley describes his music as “not completely country, but not completely rock.” Either way, Coppley’s sound … his songs… both are indisputably authentic and pure. “I like to write and perform songs that people can sing along to,” says Coppley. And that’s exactly what he delivers.

Inspired by the energy that Garth Brooks brings to a live show, Coppley says that’s how he aims to perform … in a way that gets the crowd to respond. “I love the shows that are energetic and keep you entertained without the gimmicks,” he explains, “…where it’s all about the music.”

And that’s exactly what he and his band have been doing for the past four years — delivering acclaimed live shows to sold-out crowds. Averaging more than 100 performances a year, Coppley has established a solid and dedicated fan base throughout the Eastern U.S., all the while working toward his goal of a landing a record and publishing deal.

More inspiring than his tireless dedication, endless energy, and passion for music, though, is what Coppley doesn’t possess: an ego. He’s humble about his successes thus far, and he’s wide-eyed and ready to get started on the next phase of his career. “I know where I came from, and my family has always been behind me,” says Coppley. “I took a leap of faith with my music career, and I put it in God’s hands.” And by all accounts, so far, so good, and it’s only just beginning…

What began as nothing more than a simple demo recording
has evolved into something WONDERFUL, and is still growing strong.

Too Far Gone began as a trio consisting of guitar and
mandolin player (Joey Doss), dobro(Jordan Roberson), and vocals(Carri Smithey).
Soon after the band was complete with the addition of Smithey-Family members
Josh(guitar/vocals) and Kevin(drums) as well as bass player Chris Comer.

The band was whole as of July 2010. With countless hours
of practice and determination the band was ready for their debut show, the
Shinefest in Madison, NC. and later were given a huge break by Bonnie Talyor
Reed from Back Porch Orchestra to open at the Fat Frogg in Elon. Since then,
the ball has been rolling.

TFG competed in and won the Battle of the bands at
Arizona Pete’s in March after being together for only eight months. Later in
the year, they worked their way to through the ranks of the Rise and Shine
competition and found themselves once again in a battle of the bands
championship against some of the best bands from east TN and Western NC.

Too Far Gone won the competition earning them a spot at
Shine Fest with the likes of Matt Stillwell The Black Lillies and Black Berry
Smoke.

Too Far Gone continues to grow as greater opportunities
come their way. Throughout the next year the band will be opening for many
National acts including Mountain Heart, IIIrd Tyme Out, David Adam Byrnes, and
Blackberry Smoke. Too Far Gone has grown to be a close-knit family with an
unbreakable drive to reach the top. For them, the sky is the limit.

Too Far Gone Partial Song List

Kerosene – Miranda Lambert

Gunpower & Lead – Miranda Lambert

Heads Carolina – Jo Dee Messina

Copperhead Road – Steve Earl

Can

ʼt U See – Marshall Tucker Band

Free Fallin – Tom Petty

I Don

ʼt Like You – (Original)

Ol

ʼ Red – Blake Shelton

Sweet Child O

ʼ Mine – Sheryl Crowe

Hicktown – Jason Aldean

She

ʼs Country – Jason Aldean

Anything But Mine – Kenny Chensney

Dixieland Delight – Alabama

Down On The Farm – Tim McGraw

Last Dance With Mary Jane – Tom Petty

Landslide – Dixie Chicks/Sheryl Crowe

Just Be Me – (Original)

Bright Lights – Gary Clark Jr.

Everlong – Foo Fighters

When You Say Nothing At All – Allison Krauss

Another Shot Of Whiskey – (Original)

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Just Fine – (Original)

White Liar – Miranda Lambert

Little White Church – Little Big Town

Down On The Corner – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Rocky Top – Bluegrass Feel

Jolene – Dolly Parton

The Fireman – George Strait

Joey – Sugarland

Movin

ʼ On – (Original)

Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Close To Me – (Original)

Cocaine – Eric Clapton

Waiting On The Bus – ZZ Top

Foggy Mountain Special – Bluegrass

Foggy Mountain – Breakdown – Bluegrass

Stay – Sugarland

Want To- Sugarland

Cold Day In July – Dixie Chicks

Dueling Banjos – Bluegrass

American Honey – Lady Antebellum

The Steady Eddies are a Wilmington, NC band whose mission statement is simply, “Give the people what they want!” This trio of skilled and versatile musicians is passionate about doing just that. A few minutes at a Steady Eddies show will make it obvious that these guys truly love what they do. Their joy and enthusiasm will have even the most dedicated wallflower up on the dance floor.

Eddie Todd (drums, vocals), Greg Miller (guitar, bass, vocals) and Mark Weathers (bass, guitar, vocals) play the greatest hits of the classic rock era, plus a sprinkling of soul gems and honky tonk favorites. Think Rolling Stones to Hank Jr.; Skynyrd to Prince; Billy Idol to Sublime. In short, if you’ve got a favorite song, it’s likely they play it. This is not some stuffy concert event; it’s a party, and everyone’s invited.

Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69

Badfinger – No Matter What

The Band – The Weight

Beastie Boys – You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party

The Beatles – Come Together

The Black Crowes/Otis Redding – Hard To Handle

Jimmy Buffet – Margaritaville

The Cars – Just What I Needed

Cheap Trick – I Want You To Want Me, Surrender

Chicago- 25 or 6 to 4

Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight

The Clash – Train In Vain

David Allan Coe – You Never Even Called Me By My Name

The Commodores – Brick House

Elvis Costello – Alison

Deep Purple – Smoke On The Water

Dire Straits – Sultans Of Swing

Steve Earle – Copperhead Road

Georgia Satellites – Keep Your Hands To Yourself

Grand Funk Railroad – Some Kind Of Wonderful, We’re An American Band, I’m Your Captain

Dobie Gray – Drift Away

Green Day – Basket Case, When I Come Around

Hall & Oates – Sara Smile

Mayer Hawthorne – The Walk

Jimi Hendrix – Fire, Red House,

The Ides Of March – Vehicle

Billy Idol – White Wedding, Rebel Yell

Joe Jackson – Is She Really Going Out With Him

Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl

Kid Rock – All Summer Long

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Three Steps, I Know A Little

Delbert McClinton – Givin’ It Up, Everytime I Roll the Dice, Going Back To Louisiana, Shaky Ground,

Modern English – I Melt With You

Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl

Old Crow Medicine Show/Dylan – Wagon Wheel “Rock Me Mama…”

Wilson Pickett – In The Midnight Hour, Mustang Sally

Poison – Every Rose Has It’s Thorn

The Police – De Do Do Do , De Da Da Da

The Pretenders – Brass In Pocket

Prince – Purple Rain

The Ramones – I Want To Be Sedated

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Give It Away Now

Otis Redding – Dock Of The Bay

The Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar, Beast Of Burden, Start Me Up, Honky Tonk Women,

The Romantics – What I Like About You

Bruce Springsteen – Pink Cadillac

Sublime – What I Got, Santeria

The Temptations – My Girl

Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back In Town

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – American Girl, You Wrecked Me, Freefallin’, Breakdown

Tommy Tutone – 867-5309 / Jenny

Violent Femmes – Blister In The Sun

Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music

Hank Williams Jr. – Family Tradition

Zac Brown Band – Chicken Fried

ZZ Top – Cheap Sunglasses

The Josh Brannon Band has been playing at your local watering holes for over five years now! The bands live show mixes original music, classic covers, and todays hits. Always keeping the crowd entertained and wanting more! The band members, as well as the music, always have a warm southern feeling that takes over the venue. JBB caters to all ages, from college students to old folks alike! So bring the whole family!

Josh Brannon, the bands lead singer/songwriter is from Spartanburg, S.C. and spends summers in Surfside Beach, S.C. Worth King, the band’s fiddle player, originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama is now living at the beach as well. The other three members are from Myrtle Beach: Greg Griste – drums, Ed Dennis – lead guitar, Chip Harrelson – bass. The band plays bars and venues all over the southeast. Come and check us out in your hometown!