The Contenders Nashville, Tennessee
The Contenders are a two-man band whose music is an amalgam of folk, hints of classic country, and rootsy rock & roll in the manner of The Band and Grateful Dead. The strong harmonies of this stripped-down guitar-and-drums combo are made up of singer/songwriter, Jay Nash and drummer /singer Josh Day who’ve been recording and touring together since 2013. ... more
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