Artist description Hard drivin', hell raisin' diesel fueled music with a touch of tenderness.TSOHB are at their best "live". They will electrify you with non-stop raw energy, and then slow down to a romantic, belly rubbing ballad.

Music Style Country/Rock

Musical Influences Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Shaver. Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, and many more.

Similar Artists Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen, Black Crowes.

Artist History BAND LOCATED ON THE BORDER OF KY.; OHIO; WEST VIRGINIA IN THE HILLS OF EASTERN KY. and ON HIGHWAY US 23(The Country Music Highway)OUR NAME OUT OF CIVIL WAR BOOK IN WHICH A SOLDIER WAS DESCRIBING HIS FEELINGS ABOUT THE WAR.1994 BAND FORMED BY SEAN SAUNDERS AND SHAWN SEXTON in 1995 THE BUD AND DAVID SEXTON JOIN UP AND BECOME REGULARS AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY CAFE,a place to showcase local talent.NOW IT'S DAD AND TWO SONS. ENTER MIKE DELAWDER whose various voices give The Band great versatility, STACEY KEETON AS BASS PLAYER,AND WHAT WAS ONCE JUST A HOBBIE IS NOW A FULL TIME JOB AND WE LOVE IT!1999 Exit Stacy Keeton and Sean Saunders.Enter Gary Dillon,drums and Keith Garvin,bass which lets the band become much more versatile. Chris Daniels replaced Gary Dillon on drums in 1999. Buddy Sexton, while still a major part and contibutor of the band, had to step away from the touring part due to health reasons. Dave Sexton left the band in 2000 and now is happily married with a daughter and pursuing a carrer in the NASCAR industry. Dave still gets to sit in with the band from time to time.

Group Members Mike Delawder - Vocals,Rhythm,Acoustic Guitars,Harps. Shawn Sexton - Vocals,Lead,Slide,Acoustic Guitars. Chris Daniels - Drums,Percussion. Keith Garvin - Bass,Juice Harp. Buddy Sexton - Part time manager/advisor. Promotional Guru.

Instruments Gibson, Fender and Zemaitis Custom guitars. Seagull and Gibson acoustics. Fender, Peavey and Harry Joyce Custom amps and cabs. Pearl drums and hardware. Fender and Peavey Basses. Sennheiser and Shure mics and much more.

Press Reviews Home town newspaper "The Ashland Daily Independent"Local talent spotlight feature. "The music of The South of Heaven Band,it's a cross between Waylon Jennings and Guns-n-Roses". Radio Station interview,and promo spot, Columbus,GA. "Don't miss this band,if you want raw,high energy,get out of your seat music The South of Heaven Band is for you". Radio station WSAC,Louisa,KY. "This band is GOOD". "They're talented,hot and cookin'".

Additional Info Relentless touring throughout the south has helped in building strong fan support.

Location Ashland, KY - USA

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