Gettaway was the break through album for Mandi Rae & Westover Water. Orginally released in 2006, it has recently been digitally remastered for 2013. Grab this special edition release while you can as it is a limited release. Born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised everywhere else, Mandi Rae grew up in a military family and embraced the challenges that a traveling childhood provided, as evidenced in her songwriting, her personality, and her ability to relate to just about anyone. Born in Birmingham, Ala., growing up in a military family, helped shape her personality and songwriting skills. Singing most of her life she began her love affair with music at an early age. Influenced by her mother's love for Gospel and her father's love for a range of music from Roger Miller to Pink Floyd, she began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 18. Along the way she has amassed a library of over 40 original songs, 3 full length albums and one E.P., picked up the banjo, harmonica, and a live show that keeps the audience engaged and excited. Her musical influences include John Doe of the band X, The Avett Brothers and Hank Williams. Her songs can be described as "Folk rock" or "Acoustic Rock". She's backed by her band "Westover Water" featuring Nick Timkovich - Bass, Michael Smith -Drums, and John Burke - Lead Guitar