If you didn’t know any better, you would say that The Damn Quails were cursed. They couldn’t have found a warmer reception for their debut record Down The Hatch in 2011, and out of nowhere a new, promising band in Texas/Red Dirt music scene was launched. Primary Damn Quails members and songwriters Gabe Marshall and Bryon White built up a strong following of fans behind the music affectionately known as “The Covey,” and right beside acts like the Turnpike Troubadours and William Clark Green, you felt confident that the future of Red Dirt music was in good hands moving forward.

But almost as soon as The Damn Quails started to soar, debilitating problems beset the band and jeopardized its very existence, even as the outfit was criss crossing the country, building up fan support, and earning high praise. For two years, they were locked in a protracted legal battle with the management and label that released Down The Hatch called 598 Recordings. Founded by Oklahoma businessman Chance Sparkman and producer Mike McClure, the label set up shop in Nashville in 2011 with The Damn Quails as their primary act. But when the label imploded, The Damn Quails were not only out a label, they found themselves in a legal battle where the rights to their songs, their album, and even the name “The Damn Quails” was at risk of being taken from them.

During this time, the band also experienced some lineup changes behind Gabe and Bryon that probably didn’t help the situation, but they continued to soldier through. The band finally ended their legal troubles, and set out to release their much-anticipated second album Out of the Birdcage in September of 2015—funded totally from pledges from The Covey. Produced by David Abeyta of Reckless Kelly, once again the album received positive reviews, but perhaps the momentum from their big debut had subsided over the extended recording hiatus.

The Damn Quails were still alive and touring though, which felt like a victory all to itself. Then in March of this year, the strange story of their tour manager Colin Deyalsingh disappearing without any trace in Houston, and leaving all of his personal belongings behind had everyone on edge and fearing the worst. As people all across the country were on the lookout, spreading the word about the disappearance and running down leads, Colin Deyalsingh finally resurfaced in Colorado. He had left the band unexpectedly after suffering a breakdown. Colin was okay, but the story had once again taken the focus off the music of The Damn Quails, and on to the drama behind-the-scenes. If only the press and the public had been paying similar attention to the band’s music as they did the disappearance of Colin Deyalsingh, perhaps they would have seen more support.

“It is with a heavy heart that we tell you that The Damn Quails will be going on an indefinite hiatus effective immediately,” Gabe Marshall and Bryon White said Sunday, June 19th in a joint statement. “We have had an amazing run as a band, but right now we need to focus on ourselves and our own personal situations. Unfortunately, this makes it impossible to continue playing music and traveling as a band.”

It shouldn’t be lost that the decision was announced on Father’s Day. Through all of the other drama The Damn Quails have faced, they’ve also been tasked to try and keep their family lives in order—something that is already a tall task for touring musicians.

“We would like to thank each and every one of you for sticking with us for so long and through so many difficulties,” the statement continues. “We made two records that we are so happy you embraced and made part of your lives. We couldn’t have made “Out of the Birdcage” without your amazing support. We would also like to thank all of the promoters, buyers, and fans who made the live shows possible and so much fun. Finally, we would like to thank all of the players who graced the stage with us and were part of the Quail Philharmonic. You are all amazing. We don’t know what the future holds, but this is where we are right now.”

The story of The Damn Quails once again punctuates the importance of allowing bands, artists, songwriters, and all creative types the free flow and creative freedom of their expressions. Perhaps The Damn Quails were doomed from the beginning because of some undefined gravitational forces holding them back—it sure seemed that way at times. But the legal drama that leeched a lot of the energy, attention, and momentum from the band certainly didn’t help.

MADE UP OF THREE DIFFERENT BUT COMPLEMENTARY VOICES, COUNTRY BAND RESTLESS ROAD (ZACH BEEKEN, GARRETT NICHOLS AND COLTON PACK) IS “ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING AND EXCITING ACTS OF THE YEAR” (WIDE OPEN COUNTRY). PRAISED BY PEOPLE, TASTE OF COUNTRY, BILLBOARD, AND MORE, THE BAND’S POWERHOUSE HARMONIES AND SOUL-BARING LYRICS HAVE ACCUMULATED OVER 300 MILLION CUMULATIVE CAREER STREAMS AND AMASSED A FOLLOWING OF OVER 5 MILLION ON THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. AS NBC’S TODAY HOST HODA KOTB PUT IT, “THAT HARMONY…YOU FEEL IT IN YOUR SOUL.”

LAST YEAR, THE BAND RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM LAST RODEO.  THE 18-TRACK ALBUM FEATURES BUZZWORTHY TRACKS “LAST RODEO,” “I DON’T WANNA BE THAT GUY,” “SUNDOWN SOMEWHERE,” “ON MY WAY,” THEIR SIRIUS XM THE HIGHWAY #1 HIT “GROWING OLD WITH YOU” AND FAN FAVORITE “BAR FRIENDS.”

THIS YEAR ALREADY, RESTLESS ROAD HAS BEEN TOURING ON THEIR HEADLINE LAST RODEO TOUR SELLING OUT NEW YORK CITY’S GRAMERCY THEATER, NASHVILLE’S BROOKLYN BOWL AND LONDON’S LAFAYETTE AND MORE AS WELL AS PLAYED THE UK’S C2C: COUNTRY TO COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL.  THE BAND WILL HIT THE ROAD LATER THIS YEAR WITH BRETT YOUNG AS WELL AS RETURNING TO THE UK & EUROPE FOR THEIR HEADLINE TOUR.  THEY HAVE ALSO TOURED WITH KANE BROWN, RUSSELL DICKERSON,TIM MCGRAW, COLE SWINDELL AND MADE STOPS AT STAGECOACH, CMA FEST AND MANY MORE FESTIVALS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

THEY HAVE PERFORMED ON ABC’S THE BACHELOR, AND HAS BEEN FEATURED BY CMT, EXTRA, TODAY, AND MORE AND WAS NAMED AS ONE OF SPOTIFY’S HOT COUNTRY ARTISTS TO WATCH AND OPRY’S NEXT STAGE ARTISTS.

WITH ALL SIGNS INDICATING RESTLESS ROAD AS A CONTENDER FOR BEST NEW VOCAL GROUP, ITS MEMBERS CONTINUE TO WRITE, SING, AND PERFORM TOGETHER AS THEY TAKE THE NEXT STEPS DOWN COUNTRY MUSIC’S LONG AND WINDING ROAD.

About Bee Gees Gold, The Tribute John Acosta as Barry Gibb has performed in Bee Gees Tributes all over the world. His portrayal of lead singer Barry Gibb is with a zest for detail, like no other. From the look to the falsetto you will close your eyes and say“its Barry!”John Acosta’s Bee Gees Gold Tributeis the ultimate salute, and experience of seeing the Bee Gees in their prime, LIVE ONCE AGAIN! With the detailed vocal stylings of John Acosta (Barry),Eric Smearman (Robin), Peter Sprague (Maurice) as the Brothers Gibb, there is a sensation that will make you blurt out “Wow.. I just seen and heard the Bee Gees!” Backed bya live band, this Vegas Bee Gees tribute recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the 60's to the late 70's, with their unique falsettos that made them legends.Performing such early hits as Massachusetts,I started a Joke, to the later Disco classics , Stayin’ Alive , You should be dancing etc.

Damage Inc was hand-selected by Metallica to perform as part of Metallica's 2023 M72 World Tour Weekend Takeover event, ...And Tributes for All, performing every Saturday of Metallica's North American Tour as well as their 40th Anniversary San Francisco Weekend Takeover in 2021.

Also seen on AXS TV’s “The World's Greatest Tribute Bands”, Damage Inc, Southern California's Tribute to Metallica, is the foremost Metallica tribute band in the United States. 

Formed in 2004 by Southern California natives and brothers, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Chris Knight and bassist Kevin Knight. Over the course of their 20+ year career, they have performed over 500 electrifying concerts for Metallica fans across the US, Canada, and Mexico!

Equipped with an extensive library spanning Metallica’s entire catalog, from their timeless classics to today's hits, Damage Inc captivates their audiences with their authentic representation of the pulse-pounding intensity of a live Metallica concert.

For over 20 years, international Metallica tribute band, Damage Inc Southern California's Tribute to Metallica, has performed for tens of thousands of fans across the US, Canada and Mexico.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Selected by Metallica to support the bands 2023 M72 World Tour's Weekend Takeover Event, ...And Tributes for All, in New York, Montreal, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, St Louis, and Detroit.

Selected by Metallica to perform at ...And Tributes for All concert in San Francisco as part of Metallica's San Francisco Weekend Takeover 2021.

Featured on AXS.tv's WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS - Season 1

Featured on AXS.tv's WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS - Season 8

Named one of LA Weekly's top 20 tribute bands (2015)

Metallica Fan Club Chapter Parties (2005, 2007, 2009, 2015)

Reviewed in the official Metallica Fan Club magazine  "So What!"

Performed at the Honda Center for the LA KISS Arena Football game

Tours in Mexico, Georgia, Arizona, Las Vegas, Texas, Washington and South Dakota

96.7 KCAL Kegger in Redlands (regular rotation since 2009)

Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet (regular rotation since 2008)

House of Blues Anaheim and Hollywood (regular rotation since 2007)

Danny Koker's Count's Vamp'd Las Vegas (regular rotation since 2013)

Private party for Dave Grohl's footwear company launch party  (2008)

Toys for Tots Benefits yearly since 2007

Featured in documentary "Rock-n-Roll Swap Meet"

 CD has sold over 8,000 units, 240,000+ streams