Our Story
Like renegades resurrected from a dusty Johnny Cash record, The Old North State have emerged from Stanly County, North Carolina. Founded in 2019 by two guys with vision, voice, and talent; Bart Lattimore set out on a journey to harness his many musical influences and create something greater than an Outlaw Country cover band. Now in 2023, The Old North State continue to evolve musically, sticking close to country roots, yet offering vast sound dynamics which are only fully appreciated during their lengthy live shows.
Over their first few years, The Old North State had their share of band challenges, but collective fishing and hunting trips helped them identify a few critical members that include Dave Whitley (drums), Jason Burris (bass) and Cory Lowry (lead guitar). As a truly tight tribe, The Old North State have come a long way since their first gig in a VFW hall in Albemarle, including recent Battle of the Bands win and a national TV appearance on an NBC singing competition show. With each successive live performance, they collect dozens of new fans, loyal followers, and Facebook friends.
While the four members still reside in Central North Carolina, this blue collar band can be found performing across the Carolinas as well as all parts of Georgia and Tennessee to meet anxious new fans each month. The Old North State (TONS) are adept at mixing up well-known covers with their own powerful originals, taking audiences of all ages on an incredible live musical experience. Frequently bare chested lead vocalist, Bart Lattimore, combines authenticity and intensity with every song sung, leaving TONS fans counting down days until their next live show.
Over their first few years, The Old North State had their share of band challenges, but collective fishing and hunting trips helped them identify a few critical members that include Dave Whitley (drums), Jason Burris (bass) and Cory Lowry (lead guitar). As a truly tight tribe, The Old North State have come a long way since their first gig in a VFW hall in Albemarle, including recent Battle of the Bands win and a national TV appearance on an NBC singing competition show. With each successive live performance, they collect dozens of new fans, loyal followers, and Facebook friends.
While the four members still reside in Central North Carolina, this blue collar band can be found performing across the Carolinas as well as all parts of Georgia and Tennessee to meet anxious new fans each month. The Old North State (TONS) are adept at mixing up well-known covers with their own powerful originals, taking audiences of all ages on an incredible live musical experience. Frequently bare chested lead vocalist, Bart Lattimore, combines authenticity and intensity with every song sung, leaving TONS fans counting down days until their next live show.