Singer-songwriter Chris Long, music is an adventure that keeps getting better and better. He grew up with a father who was a musician, and learned to play guitar at age 12. Since then, the adventure’s just kept going. Chris Long writes and performs music from the Heartland, Roots Rock & Americana genres.  

Chris played in two bands with his father in the late 90s and early 2000s. They played together in the bands Sloe Ginn and Stonewall Gray. Since then, he’s moved away from performing with a group to focus on a career as a solo singer-songwriter. He has performed across the US and internationally, including performances at Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe and The Commodore.  Chris has graced the stages of Dollywood’s famed DreamMore Resort, Jim Oliver’s Smokehouse and the infamous WDVX “Blue Plate Special” along with radio & television appearances. 

Chris’s music blends Americana and rock to create a rough yet classic sound. His focus is on telling stories of everyday life and the world around him through his songs. He’s heavily influenced by Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. The sounds of classic rock come through in his music. He’s also a history teacher, something that’s had a strong impact on his songwriting. He says, “For me, music has to mean something. I love songs that speak about life and the world we live in. That’s the music that tells our story. That’s the music we carry with us throughout life.”

James Leigh and The Rest are a rock band whose sound blends the raw energy of 60s rock with the emotional depth of modern songwriting. With heartfelt lyrics that strike a universal chord, their music is as much about storytelling as it is about the catharsis of raw, powerful melodies. Formed with a shared love for timeless influences like The Gaslight Anthem, Bruce Springsteen, 60s rock classics, and 90s country, the band creates songs that feel both nostalgic and fresh—offering a soundtrack for the broken-hearted and the hopeful alike.
The band features Jimmy Morris on lead vocals and guitar, whose gritty, soulful voice serves as the emotional anchor to their music. Alan Griffin lays down the groove on bass, while Chris Suggs’ guitar work brings the perfect blend of twang and grit, channeling everything from classic rock to alt-country. Drummer Paul Lowe provides a steady, rhythmic backbone, helping bring the band’s dynamic energy to life.
Their latest release, Lost, is a collection of tracks that feel like they’ve been carved from the pain of personal experience. With lyrics that speak to love, loss, and the search for meaning, the album shows the band’s evolution while staying true to the raw, honest sound they’ve built since their formation. Each song resonates with a sense of longing, as if plucked straight from a broken heart—but it’s that very vulnerability that connects with listeners on a deeper level.
James Leigh and the Rest have proven that their music isn’t just about the notes they play, but the emotions they stir. As they continue to tour and share their stories with the world, they remain committed to writing songs that speak to the heart, one beat at a time.