17 South (Formally Southbound)

Steve Rutledge - Steel String Productions "Great blend of McGraw,Hank Jr.and Skynyrd rolled into one!!!"

17 South's electrifying sound set's the band apart from the ordinary Country bands of the south with the lead vocals of Tony Cannon to the outstanding leads from the dueling guitars the stage presence of the band is a show all of it's own. 17 South's original song's will rock the house or slow it down for some couple time. The band's energy along with a show everyone is talking about is moving 17 South to the next level of entertainment.

17 South has played such venues as Augusta Georgia’s “Day in the Country", Augusta's Rocking Rib Fest, and the Alabama State fair. The band has performed at numerous state fairs and clubs throughout the east coast. The 17 South Band has had the privilege of sharing the stage with top recording artists: Mel McDaniel, Trace Adkins, Joe Diffie, Emerson Drive, Jeff Bates, Rhett Akins and Josh Gracin to name a few. 17 South is currently playing Augusta's newest Club "The Country Club" on a regular rotation and was voted "The Metros Best Country Band 2006" by the readers of The Metro Spirit.

They are currently working on their second studio release and proud to say all orignal songs written and arranged by 17 South. You can find the first cd tilted Up to My Neck in Red @ www.cdbaby.com.

Here's what people are saying about 17 South...

Dickie Cox C.E.O. of Broad River Recording and Performing Artis - "Rivals Country Music's best!"

Bottom line is that 17 South is a talented group of muscians with great songs who play from the heart to give a great performance with each and every show!