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Our goal is to create quality music with a message of substance. The song “Soldiers’ Sacrifice” is a good example. Our music is about life, the choices we make, and the consequences of those choices. The tapestry of inspiration/creativity is often sparked by the things we encounter in our world and the resulting experiences they bring into our lives.
We like to think our music sits in the Countrified Rock space — commonly known as alternative country. The bands roots are founded in rock, but are influenced by country and blues throughout the music. Randy Porter’s vocals deliver a texture reminiscent of Bob Seger, Sammy Hagar from AC/DC, and the Zac Brown Band. We are releasing a series of singles that will culminate in a full-length album.

Axle Creek is comprised of the singer songwriter duo of Randy Porter and Bob Carey.

Randy grew upRandy-Cropped working his uncle’s farm and credits his vocal coach, an 8 track tape of Olivia Newton-John, and his private vocal studio, a closed cab John Deere 4430 tractor, for developing and perfecting his unique sound. Since then Randy has been featured on hundreds of national and local commercials and live performances. Some national spots you may recall are ABC’s, “Friday Night TGIF” and Disney’s “On Disney”. Randy has toured with various Department of Defense and USO Tours around the world. Randy currently works as a consultant for a high-tech learning firm in Utah but takes every opportunity to exercise his vocal chords…even if it’s singing in the family room with his wife and daughters. Being with his family is his all time favorite kind of singing and performing.

Bob grew up in Oregon, loving the ocean and the deep green of the forest. He started Bob’s-Head-Photo-B&Wplaying guitar in his teens and has never stopped. Having been laid off more times than he would like to think about, he thought it was time to try something entrepreneurial that he was passionate about. He wrote over 45 songs in varying styles and genres and a novel. There’s even a song on the first album that touches upon the feelings that come with being laid off. He is involved in marketing, advertising, and public relations from top to bottom, connecting brands to customers. He cares for his wife who is fighting Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Diabetes, and Osteoporosis and has two sons who are moving forward in their careers. An avid sports lover, he plays tennis, ping pong, and basketball. He also roots for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers.

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Credits. First Album, The Journey Home:
Songwriter: Bob Carey
Producer: Bob Carey
Lead Vocalist: Randy Porter
Harmony: Dustin Christensen
Keyboards: Dustin Christensen
Lead Guitar: Doug Collins, Josh Campbell, Ryan Tilby
Acoustic Guitar: Doug Collins, Ryan Tilby
Bass Guitar: Ryan Tilby, Jared Harding
Dobro, Banjo, and Mandolin: Ryan Tilby
Drums: Rob Tinney
Electronic Percussion on “Some Kind of Clue”: Dan Reneer
Recording Engineer and Co-Producer: Clarke Jackman
Mix Engineer: Michael Greene
Mastering Engineering: James Anderson, The BitFarm

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