BAND BIO

Last Train to Juarez was formed in 2019 by Dejan Knezevic who up until that point, spent the majority of his life playing in metal bands in the Phoenix, AZ area.  The transition from metal to country occurred several years after Dejan discovered what he refers to as the modern outlaws of country music today. 

Artists like Jamey Johnson, Cody Jinks, Ward Davis, Billy Don Burns, Josh Morningstar, Hank 3 and others who break the mold of what many in the mainstream world today consider 'country music'.  After discovering these artists, it wasn't long before Dejan would change course and pursue a career in country music.  

Last Train to Juarez blends the old traditional sounds of country music with an edge that can be attributed to Dejan's history of playing in metal bands most his life.

A Last Train to Juarez show is packed with original music along with songs from artists that influenced Dejan's writing over the years.  The band is well equipped to handle showcase style gigs as well as 3 to 4 hour performances that will keep your guests entertained all night long.

The music from Last Train to Juarez will take the listeners on a dynamic ride with both highs and lows, dance songs, ballads and thought provoking authentic lyricism that comes from the soul.  

Dejan's vision for the project is simple.  To keep the music honest, authentic and real with no use of "Computer magic" to make them sound better.  This means no auto-tune, no backing tracks and no smoke and mirrors at all.  At a Last Train to Juarez show, everything you hear is being played LIVE and that authenticity is core to the what Dejan believes in.  

Last Train to Juarez currently plays about 150 shows per year and is ramping that up quickly with aggressive touring.  They have released an EP, Dirt & Stone as well as a full album, "Some Road" and there is a long pipeline of new material waiting to be recorded and released.  

Be on the look out!  New singles will be released soon!

Nashville Recording Artist Jake Bush:

Texas' Best Kept Secret & Country Music Traditionalist

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Discover the captivating sound of Nashville recording artist Jake Bush, a true purveyor of traditional, rug-cutting country music. Tailor-made for the dedicated honky-tonk crowd, Jake Bush has emerged as an authentic craftsman of country music, with crowd-pleasing melodies seamlessly blending the nostalgic essence of '90s country with the vibrant spirit of modern country. Experience the bold and tastefully simple fusion that defines his music—it's "Where 90's Meets Now".

Born in Pasadena, TX, Jake Bush's journey began as the youngest among five siblings. Enduring the loss of his mother at an early age, music became his solace—a refuge where Jake found peace, residency, and hope. Growing up, he immersed himself in the soul-stirring melodies played out on GAC and CMT videos of his idols Keith Whitley, Daryle Singletary, Craig Morgan, George Jones, Mark Wills, and Tim McGraw, among countless other pioneers of the '90s era. After completing high school, Bush joined the United States Army Reserves, serving at Ellington Field in Webster, Texas.

In October 2020, Jake released his first seven-song album, aptly titled "7," amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The album's lead single, "Gravity & You," soared to the top of the Texas Regional Radio Report, fueled by a remarkable 21-week run and securing Bush his first number one hit in Texas. His second release from "7," "Better By The Beer," co-written by Bush, marched up the charts for an impressive 20 weeks, clinching his second consecutive number one on the Texas Regional Radio Report. On February 11th, 2022, Jake achieved his third number one hit with the self-penned "If You Ever Get Lonely," after an astonishing 32-week journey on the Texas Radio Charts. With three consecutive chart toppers from a single record, Bush made an indelible mark on the Texas Music Scene - during one of the most historically challenging times for musicians.

In February 2022, Bush unveiled his latest album, "Where 90's Meets Now," brimming with heart-wrenching, '90s-inspired breakup anthems and captivating cowgirl ballads which have resonated with listeners across the United States, and beyond. Jake kickstarted its release with the irresistible single "Tractor Town," igniting dance floors across Texas and propelling the song to the top of the charts after 22 weeks—an impressive feat which marked Bush's fourth consecutive number one. Additionally, "Cowgirl," another gem from the same record, conquered Texas Radio, climbing the charts for 22 weeks and securing Jake his fifth consecutive #1 smash hit! After another nail biting 22 weeks on Texas Radio, Jake's single "Name On It" has earned the top spot to make it Jake's 6th consecutive hit!!

 Bush's commitment to Country music is unwavering - with a tireless and professional work ethic showing no signs of backing down, slowing down, or ever entertaining the thought of releasing anything slightly off the path of COUNTRY music. Currently, Jake is engrossed in writing and recording for his highly anticipated debut album, collaborating with renowned Nashville producer Phil O'Donnell, also known as Philbilly.

 Stay tuned, and take comfort knowing the torch is still burning - and Jake is carrying it forward for Traditional Country Music! After all; he might be the best kept secret in Country Music....Find out for yourself.

For those looking for something a little more offbeat in nature, count yourself lucky if the debut album from The Droptines lands in your lap. This is a genuine alt-country work, meaning that it’s an amalgamation of country, rock, blues, and folk influences. It’s more indicative of the late 90s or early 2000s when alt-country was hitting its stride before it got folded into “Americana,” and the music lost much of its guts.

This self-titled album is an exploration into impulse control and the facing of moral conundrums, and often failing to fall on the right side of these decisions. Sex, drugs, and booze are regularly referenced in these songs as the protagonist pinballs between loose relationships, lapses from sobriety, and regular bouts of self-loathing. The watery effect on the vocals adds to the murky vibe this music emotes.

Sometimes using suggestive or outright brash language when dealing with members of the opposite sex, The Droptines are either refreshingly honest or unblushingly ribald depending on your sensibilities, starting with the opening line of the opening song.

In the midst of this inebriated and directionless beatnik-like itinerary of a lost soul’s activity, glimmers of poetic brilliance emerge. Though some of the songs fail to convey enough specificity to allow the audience to either identify or find sympathy with the character or the story, others do this very thing in a rather gripping manner.

When you realize that “Hyna” is about a cross border love affair, it immediately becomes much more intriguing. “Army Green” gets you with the contrast it paints between an enlisted man and a lover back home, even if the war references make for low hanging lyrical fruit. The revenge of “Raining Where You Are” is palpable and real, while “Shape of My Name” is where the poeticism perhaps hits its peak.

To know her intention, is hell heard out loud
She wrote Revelations, I’m living it now
A trailer park Pagan, that profits off pain
She lies as she loves, in crossing out names.

The album’s most played track called “Bill of Sale” takes on sort of a Johnny Cash vibe with a Western flair to it. “Things I Ain’t Got” is a strait up honky tonk tune at its heart, if not in its instrumentation. But most of the songs of The Droptines have a rock approach, even if some country banjo or a mandolin comes in, sometimes randomly, but never unwelcomed. This is one of those bands that you can’t fuss over genre about too much, because it will only frustrate you, and is missing the point.

The Droptines come from the mind of singer, songwriter, and front man Conner Arthur who founded the band in 2019. Conner originally comes from Concan, Texas where drunk coeds, tourists, and Boy Scout troops head to tube the Frio River out in the Texas Hill Country. The name is derived from the downward-facing points on a buck’s rack, so it’s pronounced like the “tines” of a fork, not “teens” when when you were socially awkward and had a face full of acne.

With Conner Arthur’s uninhibited lyricism, the band has found favor with some of their musical peers in Texas and other important tastemakers, opening the door to them in some of Texas music’s most important institutions, even if “Texas music” isn’t necessarily the most apt description of their sound. The Droptines played the legendary Music Fest in Steamboat Springs, CO earlier this year, and 95.9 The Ranch out of Fort Worth is currently playing their music. They’re also booked for the Jackalope Jamboree in Oregon this summer.

Meanwhile, this self-titled album is creating a major buzz in the circles that seek out elevated songwriting and raw emotion from the starkness of the expressions and the contrast they draw in these often reserved times. As musical mutts it will be interesting to see where The Droptines land. But for now they’re finding favor with fans who seek out music that sounds and feels real no matter the categorization behind it.

The Droptines also include Dillon Sampson on bass, Tyler Quade on lead guitar, and Colt Wrangler on drums.

The Doubious Brothers 

Based out of Grand Junction, Colorado, The Doubious Brothers Band plays a mix of rock and roll, country, and a touch of blues resulting in a distinctive roots-oriented sound. 

The band's eclectic roots are evident, often blending elements of multiple musical styles. The band is known for its creative musical arrangements and tight vocal harmonies, earning the band a loyal following among fans of all kinds of music. As a result, The Doubious Brothers have become one of the most exciting bands in the area today. 

Band members include: Doug Simons, guitar, mandolin, and vocals; Michael Frazier, guitar and vocals; Rob Labig, drums and vocals; and Ben Herman, upright and electric bass.