Sometimes you find good music in places you would never expect. Take a ride, weaving through the windy roads of the Adirondacks. Travel along the mountain passes and steep inclines. It is here, nestled between the towering landscape, where you can find the birthplace of Abbott Hayes.

Hailing all the way from upstate NY is a band of seasoned musicians with a sound comprised from years of playing together. Both as friends and musical equals, the group strives to find a balance between staying true to their roots and reinventing themselves.

Their musical approach can be defined as a rock band infused with pop, folk and country flavor. With influences the likes of Bruce Springsteen, REM, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Elliot Smith, Abbott Hayes attempts to attract an audience of both young and old.

The band's newest album, "Giving Myself Away," is viewed as their first attempt at becoming a multidimensional, more diversified version of their former selves. With a sound for every ear, the album is able to capture a wide-ranging fan base with songs that stretch across the rock and roll spectrum. Simply put, It can be viewed as a musical Frankenstein... a collision of genre that can only be described as a visionary monster.

As if writing their last will and testament, Abbott Hayes hopes to leave behind a resounding tone with their listeners. The band is not concerned with shaping their sound around the times. In the grand scheme of things, their only goal is create music that moves through the generations, music that is timeless.

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