ABOUT ‘THE LONG WAY HOME’
This Americana/Rock/Country band formed in 2023 brings together Platinum Recording Artist and Songwriter Michael Shynes (Over 300+ Million YouTube Views and over 100+ Million Streams) and Renowned Musicians Tommy Vee (Son of Legendary Singer Bobby Vee, has backed the likes of Paul McCartney, Brian Setzer, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chuck Berry to name a few), Jasper Nephew (guitarist for Owl City at the height of their popularity), as well as Bennett Vee and Isaac Levy (touring drummer and guitarist for Jonah Marais and Chase Bryant) who have also worked in the studio with some of the biggest producers and artists in the world.
It was born out of a desire to create ‘real authentic guitar driven music’ at a time when digital and AI are said to control the creative future. This band begs to differ, and seeks to prove that you are truly missing something when removing the human element from performed music.
Recording their records in a one of a kind space and on analog gear at Tommy’s famed Rockhouse Studio in Saint Joseph, MN, the band has amassed over 3 Album’s worth of material prior to their first commercial release. Joining this core for studio and live performances are some of the finest musicians from around Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities. They seek to be among the best in the worlds of Country/Americana/Rock.