Talented brothers Sam & Luke Remedios are hitting the road on a musical journey that could make or break them.

The White Rock-based siblings are about to travel south down the coast and then make their way to Nashville, where they recorded their impressive Standing in A Room debut album (on iTunes and elsewhere) with Colin Linden.

Starting in mid-July, the trip could last a year, 18 months - maybe longer. Sam is 20 years of age and Luke just 16, but he finished high school early (online, via Surrey Connect) to make a career of music. Likewise, Sam is "on leave" from studies at UBC (University of British Columbia).

"We want to write as many songs as we can, meet as many killer musicians as we can, play as many gigs as we can, and then wait and see what happens," Sam says.

No question, full-time work on the road is a tough grind, but the brothers have help from devoted parents Ken and Jude Remedios, who quit jobs and sold their house and belongings in order to fund the lengthy, and probably life-changing, trip in the family SUV, with pet cat Snowball in tow.

"It takes a lot of years of hard work to become an overnight success," Sam adds. "Right now, we feel we're up to the challenge."

Sam & Luke first turned heads a couple years ago when they won a talent contest staged by White Rock Blues Society. From there, the stages have grown in size and number, leading to gigs at high-profile places (with some high-profile players), including Bluebird Café in Nashville, The Viper Room in Los Angeles and the best venues in Vancouver.

Their impending adventure won't be all that organized. There is some flying by the seat of their pants in the plans, which include staying with friends and family, renting cheap hotel rooms and using free internet access to book gigs.

"We just want to hit jams and open mics," Luke says, "but of course we hope to pick up paying gigs as well. Our goal is to spread the word about our music one show at a time."

In one final performance before they take off for the States, Sam & Luke go semi-acoustic for an afternoon gig Sunday, June 26 at West Beach Bar & Grill, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Marine Drive and Elm Street, White Rock. It's all-ages, no cover - and everyone is invited to bid the brothers goodbye (for now). Follow their progress online at samandluke.com.

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