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Northeast Regional In The Desert

Posted by Loren on February 21, 2026

Northeast Regional In The Desert
Northeast Regional In The Desert

Northeast Regional has returned with a new record, In The Desert, out on April 10 via Tor Johnson Records.

Started as a recording project of Jeff Byers, Northeast Regional has grown into a full band, based in Richmond, VA. They released Fitness EP in 2024.

Northeast Regional In The Desert
Northeast Regional In The Desert

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