Up And Coming New Nashville- Stony Run

Any Nashville native or country music lover knows that bands pay their dues and cut their teeth in the bars along Music Row- sometimes for many years until their first record deal. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is one of those spots and this week's featured future star is the band that plays there each Saturday night, Stony Run.

Stony Run is a young group who came to Nashville from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The group is made up of three individuals; Marty Short, his wife Angela Short, and his sister Anna Ash. Their powerful harmony blend and unique sound will send chills and captivate any audience. They are not just great singers but they are also great entertainers.

It all started with a song, an Inspiration written to a melody. Then there came more songs. Songs that spoke to the heart uplifted the soul and brought smiles to those who heard them. Those songs shaped the lives of Stony Run. One weekend, Marty’s adopted dad, Eddie Short wrote a song that would lead the trio into the hands of producer James House. The song, “In a Little While” was written in dedication to the miners, who lost their lives in the Sago Mining accident in January, 2006. The song was recorded at The Sound Kitchen and released as a single to country music radio in the summer of 2006. At that point, Stony Run never realized how much that song would change their lives. Having had a taste of success in the music they had always hoped to be a part of. Marty, Angela, and Anna with the blessings of their family made the transition from the family group to the country powerhouse trio of Stony Run. To hear their fantastic song "In A Little While" behind Marty's deep husky voice visit their website www.myspace.com/stonyrun. Or better yet, visit them at Tootsie's on a Saturday night next time you're in Nashville to listen to them on your own!