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Southeastern Way aka SE Way, is classic Rock and Roll cover band formed in 2009 by guitarists Vic Harrelson and Bert Cockrell. Based in Lexington, SC, the band performed shows all across the state of South Carolina. Although the lineup changed several times over the years, Southeastern Way consistently performed popular 70s and 80s tunes that few other bands covered. They are notable for their hard driving twin guitar sound providing a firm foundation for strong vocals.

Early Years The initial lineup formed in the fall of 2009 consisted of guitarists Harrelson and Cockrell, former Talon drummer David Harrelson, Randall Cope on bass and Chris Edgemon vocalist. Often referred to as the Mk I lineup, this group set the tone and cemented the bands reputation as a hard hitter in the SC club circuit. In September of 2010, Edgemon left the group and was replaced by front man Artie Joyner. This lineup performed until early January 2011 when the band went through a significant personnel transition.

In January 2011, David Harrelson left the group and the band tapped Bill Bennett to take over drumming duties. A keyboardist, Deno Sebastian, was also added to the lineup, along with female vocalist Tonya "Sweet T" Douglass and special guest performer/vocalist Ty Yonce. This lineup performed until the band split in June of 2011, with Joyner, Douglass, Sebastian and Bennett leaving to form the Pop cover group Six in the City.

Peak Years SE Way again revamped, adding drummer John "JR" Reynolds and Bassist/keyboardist Marko Carter, and temporarily enlisting the vocals of Laurie Birchmore who left the group by March of 2012. The lineup by March of 2012 is often referred to as the MK IV lineup, and was the lineup that enjoyed the most success. This lineup performed approximately 60 shows in less than a 2 year time span all across South Carolina, thrilling fans with a stage show which sometimes included Harrelson igniting a smoking guitar during finales.

Wind Down Carter resigned from SE Way in September of 2013, and was replaced by bassist Chuck Hyman and Brad Cook until Ray Piazzola was brought in as permanent replacement in April of 2014 until the band's disbandment in October of 2014.

Legacy Southeastern Way's influence can be seen in song selections of local bands throughout the SC midlands where they primarily performed. Many songs that had been dropped from local cover band set lists reappeared after SE Way reintroduced midlands audiences to these classic tunes. No other SC midlands band has performed the smoking guitar effect, which was inspired by its original creator, legendary Kiss Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley, as frequently or successfully.

Future Currently, the future is uncertain for Southeastern Way. A reunion or continuation does not seem plausible at the time of this writing as members SE Way's final lineup are currently performing in at least 5 other projects. Former members have discussed a possible future recording project under the bands moniker, but no formal plans or announcements have been made.