Randy Woody and the Southbound Band

The Southbound Band (SB) is a progressive team of musicians from southeastern Tennessee, striving to continue the true spirit of classic and contemporary outlaw music with southern style.

Southbound has gained a solid reputation as Tennessee’s premier outlaw country music, dance, party and show band. With originals that have been described as “Songs with substance” and “an intoxicating heartbreak”. If you look at the band's experience it's no surprise. The members of Southbound are no strangers to the performing world, with the first performance in 2006. The band has shared the stage with numerous country artists including Gretchen Wilson, Trent Tomlinson, Luke Bryan, Montgomery Gentry, Kentucky Headhunters, David Allan Coe, Joe Diffie, and many others.

Randy Woody, Lead Singer and founding member of Southbound is a talented musician and songwriter. He has currently written all of the Southbound original songs. Randy Woody delivers heartfelt intoxicating lyrics with his signature deep voice used to full effect to deliver Southbound’s unique and outlaw country style. Randy takes to the band stand each night with a passion and fever just as hot as the song burning in his heart, always tipping his hat to the country music greats that have paved this road before him.

Lead Guitar, Jason Harris plays with a passion and drive that you rarely find in today’s popular music. Jason is a born leader, and you can see it in every note he plays as he conducts the rhythm section like a musical general. It is no doubt that his tireless work ethic and attention to detail have been a key part of the team that makes up Southbound.

Bassist Jeff Gantt is a classically trained musician. With a background
in classical music, Jeff has performed with the Knoxville Youth Symphony, the University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra as well as several other symphony and orchestral groups. Jeff traded in the tuxedo clad gigs for boots and a cowboy hat when he joined Southbound in 2016.

Southern Ohio native Mark Barnhart fills the drum throne for Southbound. Sneaking into local bars to play since the age of 15, Mark has had success in various musical projects opening for artists ranging from Reba and Travis Tritt to LA Guns and Skid Row. Mark recently released his own signature drumstick, the #dirtysouth stick, which can be found exclusively through XCEL drumsticks.

While playing the steel guitar is his primary role in Southbound, the multi-talented Lucas Garner can fill many roles. Playing and singing since the age of 4, Lucas is well versed on drums, piano/keys, guitar, bass, banjo, and fiddle. Lucas' talents have led him to shows at the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium sharing stages with country greats such as Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Marty Stuart, Charley Pride, and many others.

The Southbound Band is currently writing and recording material for a new album, and playing local clubs as well as outdoor festivals. Southbound is a band that is driven by their passion for outlaw country music, and their unyielding desire to create and entertain. It is that intensity that is captured every time the Southbound Band steps on stage.