Artist Information Biography Rodney Lynch and Matt Potts have composed 100's of songs together since 1996. The two met playing in Twin Cities bands, Skeleton Ed (Rodney) and The Loose Rails (Matt). The first song they composed together was "Message to Judy", which appeared on Skeleton Ed's release, "That's Cool With Her". Together Lynch and Potts were members of The Leeds. From 2000 thru 2006 they led Shamus 73, composing and performing the critically acclaimed "Growing In My Mind", and "Bright" Reviews of these releases stated... "songs of an exquisite quality hard to match by any band in the Twin Cities today"  "Tag-teaming on lyrics, melodies, and arrangements, the Lynch/Potts consortium produce 3 minute songs that pull the listener into simple yet universal themes" "straight-ahead song writing with discipline, passion, and hooks that never stop" Their lyrics border on brilliance as well. "I'm not a wise man searching for a star. I'm just a fool who left the bedroom door ajar ("Every Color's Blue"). And how true is their theme in "Voodoo Summer" - "You don't believe in magic anymore - that's a part of you I will have to ignore."  They frame their straight-ahead song writing with discipline, passion, and hooks that never stop… Instrumentation Matt Potts--guitars Rodney Lynch--vocals Discography Together and individually Rodney Lynch and Matt Potts have appeared on the following singles and albums: Skeleton Ed--"Duck Fumpling"(album) Skeleton Ed--"Jive Job For Chump Change" (album) Skeleton Ed--"That's Cool With Her" (album) Skeleton Ed"Fridley Bound/"Cow's Come Home" (single) Skeleton Ed--"Spree Sessions" (EP) {The B-side, "Edge of My Bed," garnered airplay and was selected for the Shreds, Vol. 5: American Underground Early 90's compilation.} Loose Rails--"Bet The Farm/Waiting For You To Be Mine" (single) {A hit in Sweden} Loose Rails--"Jerk!" (EP) Loose Rails--"Red Turns To Green" (album) Shamus 73--"Growing In My Mind" (2003) Album Shamus 73--"Bright" (2005) Album "Mount Palomar," the first single from "Bright" received internet airplay. Links http://www.lynchandpotts.com