Summary

This week on Country Fried Rock from 2015, we dive into the story behind the long-awaited return of 6 String Drag, a band that made waves in the late '90s before quietly stepping away from the spotlight.

• We caught up with bassist Rob Keller to talk about the band’s journey, from their beloved album Hi Hat to their brand-new record, more than 15 years later.
• The big question: why the long break, and what brought them back together now?
• Even though we recorded this one out in the field (so the audio’s a little rough), the conversation is full of great insights into the evolution of roots rock and roll.
• Rob opens up about the unique dynamics of reuniting with old bandmates, how their creative process has changed over the years, and what it feels like to make music together again.
• We also touch on the magic of reconnecting—not just as musicians, but as friends—with songs that carry the weight of time and experience.

It’s a heartfelt look at a band rediscovering its rhythm, and a reminder of how music can bring people back together, even after years apart.

Show Notes

In this episode of Country Fried Rock, we hit the road—literally—trying out mobile recording gear to capture the feel of live, in-the-moment conversations. Here’s what you can expect:

• We sit down with Rob Keller, bassist and creative force behind 6 String Drag, for a deep dive into the band's history and recent reunion.
• Rob shares stories from the High Hat era, an album that had the band on the verge of a major breakout back in the '90s.
• We talk about the band’s long silence after that high point, and the personal and professional factors that led to their extended hiatus.
• The conversation blends nostalgia with fresh excitement, as Rob reflects on what it’s been like to reconnect with Kenny Roby and the rest of the band after 15 years.
• He opens up about how their sound has changed, what’s stayed the same, and how life off the road shaped the music they’re making now.
• Despite some audio hiccups from recording in the wild, the heart of the conversation comes through, full of honesty, history, and hope for what’s next.

This episode is all about second chances, old friends, and the music that never really goes away.

Here's What We Wrote Back in 2015

Kenny Roby (previously featured) and Rob Keller disbanded 6 String Drag at the top of their game, nearly 15 years ago. The first new album from 6 String Drag, Roots Rock N Roll, brings the group together again, ranging the gamut of roots rock with their brother-from-another-mother harmonies. Why would a regionally beloved band, seemingly at the peak of success, fall off the face of the earth? Love.

Links

• 6 String Drag on Bandcamp
• Welfare Liners on Bandcamp (Rob Keller in a side project)
• Roberto Adega on Bandcamp (Rob Keller project in Portuguese)
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