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Despite sharing a name with Florida's capital city, the band has no connection with the Sunshine State. Bassist Shawn Carney simply thought "Tallahassee" looked good, with its three sets of double letters. The American Indian word is often translated as "old town," which suits the band, as all its members are from small towns, Barthelmes said.

He joked that the band has vowed never to play the Florida capital until they have a sold-out stadium show or similar success. "Our dream is, one day, something magical will happen in Tallahassee for Tallahassee," he said.

Meanwhile, the band is in the midst of recording its second album, following last year's debut "Jealous Hands." Its brand of Americana has been well-received, and Barthelmes notes that it might reflect a yearning in a time when many folks, especially artists and musicians, are "forced into cities" to make life work.

"The greatest country songs are often written by city people who wish they were back in the country," he said.

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