Featured Music - Episode 7 - Ride or Die

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The Song in the Show:
The opening lyrics to Vandella’s “Foolish” are, “I keep it right here in my memory,” which couldn’t be more apt for this Missy and Austin flashback. As episode 7 of Ride opens and the twangy, indie country track by Vandella plucks along, we see a memory of Missy’s as she talks with Austin about hastily planning their wedding. Austin tells Missy that he doesn’t know if it’s the wedding his mom had in mind for her eldest son, but both of them are excited about what’s next. As the scene flashes back to the present, Missy gets a call from Frontier asking her to be a judge at the Miss Rodeo Mountain County Pageant in Denver the next day.

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About the Artist:
Vandella is an indie-rock/soul outfit in the vein of Fleetwood Mac, Alabama Shakes, Lake Street Dive, and Jenny Lewis. Fronted by the dynamic duo of vocalist Tracey Holland and guitarist Chris Tye, the two distinct songwriters tie their complementary signatures together for a sound that feels both exciting yet effortlessly vibey, evocative of that hazy sheen of their native California.

See more from the artist: @vandellasound

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About the Artist:
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer are relentless touring artists known for their high-energy, sweaty, dance-floor-boogying performances. They have recently toured the UK with St. Paul & The Broken Bones, the EU with Dr. Dog and XIXA and the US with Tinariwen.

See more from the artist: @harpaxe

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The Song in the Show:
Raye Zaragoza’s folky, melodic track, “Highway Home”, plays as Gus and Missy go out to dinner together on a first date. As they cross the street and Gus buys Missy a flower from a street vendor, he leans in for a kiss. But Missy turns her head to offer her cheek instead, sending Gus some mixed signals. And just as Missy returns to the hotel with her flower in hand, she sees Isabel waiting for her, ready to confront her about quitting as Cash’s rodeo coach.

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About the Artist:
Raye Zaragoza is a galvanizing presence, a self-assured artist making music to fight for, represent, and celebrate those left too long outside the spotlight. Known for tenacious feminist anthems and fearless protest folk, her stage presence teems with determined morale.

See more from the artist: @rayezaragoza

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About the Artist:
Cree Rider started the americana/country-influenced Cree Rider Family Band with his then-fiancée and now-wife, Cheryl Wilson Rider. Cree Rider Family Band is known for their original compositions, as well as an array of country covers. They have two full-length feature albums.

See more from the artist on Instagram: @creerider

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About the Artist:
This longtime NYC guitarist’s solo debut offers hooks that burrow, telecasters that bite, and smart lyrics with a dose of dry wit. Chris Erikson's warm, soulful music draws on country, rockabilly, folk, swampy blues, and guitar-driven rock.

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The Songs in the Show:
At the bar bull riding event, Cash prepares to ride in an attempt to break Austin’s time record, and Tuff’s band gets ready to play for the audience. Tuff and Janine Hickson take the stage to perform a cover of Robert Plant & Alison Krauss' upbeat, country-rock classic, "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)”, as Cash rides the mechanical bull and breaks the record. After some encouragement from both Janine and Julian, Tuff decides to forgo the second planned cover song for one of his own originals that’s very close to his heart, “This Could Be The Year” (written by Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Victoria Mill,) as Cash sees Gus and Missy kiss.

“Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)” by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, which Tuff and Janine cover first at the bar):