The Story
Emerging from the North Georgia mountains, One For The Road delivers a High‑Octane blend of Peach State Soul, Rock ’n’ Roll, and Honky‑Tonk Gold. Their rootsy style is firmly grounded in the heartland of the American South, carrying the spirit of Georgia’s rich music heritage . Founded in 2021 with lead vocalist Zach Crumley, Joe Morgan on keys, Jaithan Neal on bass, and later with James Lasley on drums. OFTR’s vision from the beginning was to deliver Hard-Hitting songs with rural fables, small town morals for the people, and to continue to carry a well respected torch for Southern Music. From the 50’s to modern sounds, The Road completely takes all walks of music and gives it a “South of Nashville Attitude”.
Independently beating down the white lines of the South Eastern portion of the United States and onward, the word is getting out and the Road Army is growing in every room and stage they come across. After releasing “Shine” in 2025, everyone has got a taste of what to expect with their debut record set to release in 26’ titled “Better Than Some, Worse Than Others.” Join the journey, experience a Road Show and see why One For The Road is steadily becoming one of the hottest acts East of the Mississippi.Meet The Band
Zach Crumley
Founder / Lead Guitar / Vocalsborn and raised native from the foot of Fort Mountain town Chatsworth, Georgia. The singer/songwriter has been beating the highway markers for over a decade and fronting the Country/Rock band One For The Road since 2021. A horse of many colors you could say with the versatility of writing and performing true country sounds, to rock and blues, and everything in between. To family man and sobriety, from addiction and hard living in his younger days, Zach’s writing can satisfy an older ear and interest younger listeners. Not chasing the newest trend or party, his songs are a proclamation for lessons learned, wisdom earned, and for every house hold across the world to hear.
Joe Morgan
Keyboard / Backup VocalsBorn into Boogie and Blues, Joe began playing piano at the age of 7. After frustrating several piano teachers for ignoring the sheet music, he completely let his ear take over learning while listening to greats like Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Powell, Floyd Cramer and many more key playing legends. His foot stomping, honky tonking, fire brand ivories has caused his band mates to label him the “Keys to the Road.”
Jaithan Neal
Bass PlayerJaithan neal is a versatile bass player, thats been holding down the low-end since the age of 15. Known for locking into the groove and delivering tight and expressive lines, with personality to every performance.
James Lasley
DrumsMe play drum.