After leaving the Army in 2018, frontman Nate Perry returned to the Boston area with a new mission: to start a band. Stationed near Nashville, Perry had initially focused on a military career, but his time in Kentucky and Tennessee reignited his long-held passion for music. During his time off, he immersed himself in Nashville’s live music scene, captivated by the musicians on stage who were living the dream he longed to pursue.
Back in Boston, Nate soon connected with guitarist Mike Chandler, a seasoned player whose previous band had recently disbanded. Together, they began shaping a new musical direction. To complete the lineup, they brought in drummer Sam Demello, bassist Connor Milligan, and keyboardist Ollie Nash. This collaboration birthed Nate Perry & Ragged Company, a dynamic new force in the Americana-rock scene.
‘Powerhouse Americana’. This is how Jake Hunsinger and company refer to their sound. A quick listen shows that this is a more than apt description. Based out of Providence, Rhode Island, Hunsinger is an eclectic singer/songwriter and avid student of the Country music songwriting traditions. Supported by his dear friends in The Rock Bottom Band, together they showcase energetic performances with rollicking arrangements, dynamic production, and serene hillbilly harmonies over Hunsinger’s inspired songwriting. Hunsinger’s voice itself is described as “a blend of full-bodied soul and a bit of a twang, (he) is able to pull this off in excellent fashion”. All of this combines to create something between familiar and nostalgic, as well as the new and exciting.
