Route 15 Music: country and southern rock band from Charleston, SC

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The band

Route 15 is a six-piece country and southern rock band out of Charleston, South Carolina. We got our start in Ridgeville in 2021, and we cover a lot of road in one night: classic country, the '80s and '90s hits everybody knows the words to, southern rock, outlaw country, and the new stuff on the radio today.

Two lead voices, four guitars, and a rhythm section that keeps the floor moving. Whether it's a packed bar, a festival stage, or a backyard party, Route 15 plays the songs that get the whole room singing along, plus a few originals of our own.

“We've built a reputation for putting on a fun, high-energy country show that still has a personal, storytelling feel.”
Rodney Creel, interviewed in South Carolina Voyager
Rodney Creel

Rodney Creel

Vocals, acoustic guitar

A South Carolina native, Rodney grew up singing and playing guitar in the small church where his dad was the pastor, and learned early how music can bring a room together. He has fronted Route 15 since the band started in 2021 and also plays solo shows all over Charleston, mixing classic country, today's hits, and songs of his own.

Kayla Smith

Kayla Smith

Vocals, acoustic guitar

Kayla grew up in the Saratoga Springs area of upstate New York, where she was crowned Country Idol in 2013 and later won a contest to sing "We Were Us" with Keith Urban on stage at the Taste of Country festival. She has shared lead vocals with Rodney since day one, with a voice that can go from Miranda Lambert grit to Martina McBride power in the same set.

Jody Craven

Jody Craven

Electric guitar

Jody brings the southern rock bite. Trading leads and rhythm parts with Adam, he keeps the twin-guitar sound big, whether the song calls for Skynyrd crunch or a clean country chicken-pickin' lick.

Adam Runion

Adam Runion

Electric guitar

Adam came up around Huntington, West Virginia, where country, bluegrass, and old-time Appalachian music are part of everyday life. After years playing in bands across West Virginia and South Carolina, including church and Christian groups, he settled into Charleston's country scene, playing with a number of groups around town. He brings a little of that mountain twang to every lead he plays in Route 15.

Justin Pierce

Justin Pierce

Bass

Justin has been laying down bass lines in bands around the Lowcountry for years, and he knows a good groove when he feels one. In Route 15 he locks in tight with G on drums, keeping everything from slow-dance ballads to southern rock stompers steady, and the dance floor full until last call.

Giancarlo Gordils

Giancarlo Gordils

Drums

Giancarlo, known to everyone as "G," has been playing drums for most of his life and never lost the itch to hit hard. He gives Route 15 the punch a southern rock anthem needs and the feel a country ballad calls for. If your feet are moving, G is the reason.

FAQ

The stuff everyone asks before booking. Don't see your question? Ask us in the booking form.

What kinds of events do you play?

Bars and clubs, festivals, weddings, private parties, and company events. If there's a crowd that wants to sing along, we're in.

How long do you play?

Most gigs are three 45-minute sets with short breaks, but we can play one long set or a shorter set list to fit your event. Tell us your timeline and we'll make it work.

Do you bring your own sound system?

It depends on the gig. If your venue has a sound system, we'll plug into it. If not, we can bring our own PA. Just let us know when you book.

How far do you travel?

We're based in Charleston and play all over the Lowcountry, including Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, and Beaufort. Farther out? Ask us. Travel costs may apply.

How far ahead should we book?

The sooner the better, especially for weekends in spring and fall. For weddings, reach out a few months ahead to lock in your date.

Can we request songs?

Absolutely. Browse our song list and tap "Request" to add songs to your booking request. Want something that isn't on the list, like a first dance song? Ask us.

How much do you charge?

It depends on the date, how long we play, where the event is, and whether we need to bring sound. Send us a booking request and we'll get back to you with a quote within a couple of days.

Book Route 15

Bars, festivals, private parties, and weddings. We play all over the Lowcountry, from Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville to Folly Beach, Goose Creek, and Beaufort.

Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you within a couple of days.

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