Though The Retrograde is not the first band to find inspiration in the classics, they are without a doubt the first to do so with the level of respect and originality that they are speedily becoming synonymous with. While many of their contemporaries with a flair for vintage romantics and beat down tube amps find themselves falling into patterns of imitation rather than inspiration, our Tallahassee boys stay classic but never stale, vintage but never dusty. - Rob Lucchesi

Following in the same vein as Ronnie Van Zant and Sturgill Simpson, the Apalachicola Sound is steering their own brand of red dirt – honest story telling through the brackish water that is country music. Their first album, “Gritwater” is a down to earth collection of songs written from the heart and his passion can be heard through his singing and lyrics with just the right amount of Kris Kristofferson seriousness and a touch of southern rock swagger.

Described by his fans as “country music with integrity,” His lyrics have depth and meaning. In his song “Cost,” he tackles the issue of drugs in our nation, specifically taking aim at the opioid crisis and the pharmaceutical conglomerates that are taking human lives with little to no consequences. “Water Wars” where in his own words, “is about trying to save The Apalachicola Bay from corruption and greed.”

The band name was taken from that song and also a nod to the great music and magic that came out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. All of the songs were written on a dock in that bay with a fishing rod in hand. They are avid conservationists, southern storytellers just out here trying to revive that good ol’ swamp music!