Johnny Appleseed was founded in 2012 by a group of young musicians in Nashville, TN who just wanted to play good music the way it is supposed to be played. Johnny Appleseed aims to capture the sounds and styles of Bob Wills’ western swing, Ray Price’s country shuffles, Elvis’ early hard hitting rockabilly, and Count Basie’s big band swing, mix it all up and deliver it with a contemporary flair to a new audience. All members of the band have played extensively in other Nashville based acts including J.P. Harris & The Tough Choices, Great Peacock, and Cale Tyson. Lead singer and songwriter Andrew Hunt’s crooning vocals hearken back to country stars of eras past, with lyrics and song craft that cut with the edge of modernity. Guitarist Mark Sloan, fiddle player Casey Driscoll and Brett Resnick on the pedal steel each represent the best of their respective instrument the burgeoning young Nashville music scene has to offer. Put them all on one stage and you have something great; harmonized lead lines, ripping solos and fantastic arrangements abound with this “hillbilly orchestra.” Johnny Appleseed will release their first EP January 28, 2014. It features three original songs recorded to vintage 1-inch tape at Americana music luminary Tony Joe White’s private studio. The three songs showcase the band’s varied influences and allude to great things to come.