Natchez Trace... The Band

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For what it's worth, there's a band called Natchez Trace.

I found that in itself kind of interesting. However, I have yet to learn why they named their band Natchez Trace. Especially since they're out of Michigan.

Here's what I know about the band...

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Natchez Trace, the band, performs "acoustic classic rock".

They've been around since the '70s.

The band includes 2 original members: Ronn Burke and Steve Damstra and 1 new member: Robin Spring.

They perform a lot. But mostly only in western Michigan (Grand Rapids area).

From their site:

Feel the Natchez magic of acoustic guitars, bass and big harmony as Beatles, Badfinger, Mamas and Papas, Fleetwood Mac and Crosby Stills Nash songs bring back memories of the good times you’ve had."

Check 'em out... I'd encourage you to have a listen to their music.

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6 Comments

Jonathon said:

Hi all,

Found this site after searching for the band. I work on the Port City Princess, and this is the second year I've seen you guys perform on the boat, and I have to say it's one of the most fun cruises of the year. It's fantastic to listen to you guys, you're GREAT. I just started playing the guitar, and you're excellent inspiration! Keep on doing your thing!

Jonathon

Robin Spring said:

Hey! This is Robin of Natchez Trace...I think we need a gig on the
Natchez Trace Trail! It may inspire a song...

Happiness...

Barbara and Bob said:

Thanks for coming to Holland...too bad the rain came. We could listen to you all night! Please come back again......we LOVE your music.

Steve Damstra said:

Back in the 70's the band had a member named John (can't remember his last name)who was from Mississippi. We've been through several member changes over the years; however Ronn and I have been in band since the the early 1980's. You should come up and hear us sometime and/or book us a gig down there!!

By the way we are very familiar with the beauty of the Natchez Trace parkway.......

Lynnette said:

Hi Steve (and the rest of the band),

I'm in Franklin, Tennessee - near Nashville. I live 7 miles from the entrance to the Natchez Trace Parkway. It's a beautiful place. So one of my guilty pleasures is driving on, researching, and writing about the Natchez Trace Parkway.

So tell me... how did you come to name your band Natchez Trace???

Steve Damstra said:

Hi Lynnette, I'm in the band Natchez Trace up here in Michigan. I found this very interesting to say the least. We found you while googling our band's name. Feel free to contact me if you would like further information about us, I'm also wondering where you are(live).
Thanks for the plug!!!!

Peace, Steve Damstre (Stevie Dee)
Natchez Trace

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  • They seemed rather friendly. All eyes were on me, that's for sure. Except the one... he was mighty hungry.
  • If you look closely, and to the right, you can see that there are 4 cows between the treeline and the Natchez Trace Parkway. Rather close to cars going 50 mph.
  • Even more wild turkeys on the Natchez Trace Parkway... again!
  • Wild turkeys on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
  • The signs before you enter back onto the Natchez Trace Parkway - you can see there's an RV park, and a bike path along Highway 412 near Hohenwald, Tennessee.
  • A look at the exit signs, before you leave the Natchez Trace Parkway and turn onto Highway 412 near Hohenwald, TN.
  • Duck River Market - Columbia, TN HIghway 50.
  • Entrance to Natchez Trace Parkway from Highway 50 - Tennessee.
  • Exiting the Natchez Trace Parkway onto Highway 50, near Columbia, Tennessee.

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