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Some bands spend days, weeks, even months
choosing a name for themselves. Not these guys. Just a little
bit of simple math and out comes Route 3. They have captured the ears
and minds of thousands throughout America. One of those people was
myself, Levi Perkins, host of Crossroads on 107.9 FM KZLS. Many bands
have the beat or the image, but are missing the depth and meaning
behind their music. Jared Adams has found the meaning of music. He
has the ability to tell you what only your mind can visualize. Route
3 says what many of us want to say about life but fear the rejection
of saying it.
Slightly Certain, their latest release and title song, deals with
the ability to tell the truth and the journey we go on to find it.
The first line of Slightly Certain tells the story of society "There's
a certain burden with telling the truth especially if others are
listening." No one but singer/songwriter Adams and producer/frontman
for Waterdeep, Don Chaffer, combine hard hitting lyrics and the
chords that make this release smashing. Route 3's Slightly Certain
lays down track after track of solid music you will definitely come
back to. The bands ability to be diverse with each song is a true
sign of their ability as artists. They blend sounds of Rock, Folk,
AC, and Classic Rock into a masterpiece of music. Adams has written
soulful ballads time and again and he continues to improve with
each and every album.
Each DJ has their own special set of songs they hold fast. My personal
top four picks are the title track Slightly Certain, The Enemy and
the Avenger, The Final Say, and Mystery at Boiling.
To any radio programmers play it, to any concert promoter book
them, and to any music label, sign them now. This is the real deal.
Route 3 has everything and their journey to the top has only begun.
From the dust of the Kansas plains rises another music legacy. For
the fans sit back, relax, and enjoy. Route 3 will continue producing
great albums and forever remain an address in the middle of Kansas.
-Levi Perkins
Cross Roads/107.9
KZLS
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