A long unfolding tale, as lucky as life on earth, originating in the mountains of North Carolina, is what brought these musicians together as Truth & Salvage Co.

The band boasts four songwriters / lead singers and consists of Bill "Smitty" Smith on drums and vocals, Joe Edel on bass, Adam Grace on the organ, Walker Young on piano and vocals, Tim Jones on rhythym guitar and vocals, and Scott Kinnebrew on lead guitar an vocals.

The culmination of their songs and voices harken back to a more pure time of American Rock & Roll.

Smitty and Joe are from Ohio, Walker from Atlanta and Scott from New Orleans. Walker, Joe, Scott, and Smitty first started playing together in the hot jazz and ragtime outfit "Scrappy Hamilton" in the spring of 1999. The initial line up of the group made Asheville their home and toured the East Coast extensively for five years, releasing three albums independently. Artists they played with include The Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Moldy Peaches, and The Rebirth Brass Band.

Meanwhile in Indianapolis, Indiana, Tim Jones was leading the successful Americana Rock band Old Pike. Signed to 550music/epic Records, the band recorded their debut with Jim Scott and toured extensively with Train and Ben Folds Five. After disbanding in 2001, Tim Jones moved to Los Angeles to pursue his solo career, while band mates Carl Broemel went on to play guitar in My Morning Jacket, Mike Flynn produced The Fray and Pat Spurgeon drummed for RogueWave.

Adam Grace grew up In Tupelo Mississippi and toured the South making a name for himself in the college circuit. Adam backed many a musician on the scene, including Gary Jules who released the remake of "Mad World" (Donnie Darko) which rose to number one on the UK pop charts. Adam has shared stages with Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and many other touring musicians and made numerous appearances on TV shows as a musician and magician.

In a staggered exodus in 2005, the band members made their way to Los Angeles where good things awaited them.

The crew met at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA, where Tim Jones booked Sunday nights. He encouraged musicians to come and jam, and they used the opportunity to let loose, working on and performing new songs.

Eventually they all found themselves on stage together and the chemistry was undeniable. What started very casually ended up being what the musicians needed. Now, Truth & Salvage Company regularly sell out The Hotel Cafe and will soon be touring nationally.

Truth & Salvage Company was recently signed to The Black Crowes label, Silver Arrow Records, through Megaforce Records. They are scheduled to record their debut album with Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes slated as Producer.

Tonight, the band is on stage. The club is packed beyond capacity. Their fans are singing along. Outside, there is a huge harvest moon on the horizon. Is it a sign?

For more info go to www.TruthandSalvageCo.com.