The Apache Relay was an American folk-rock band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. The band consisted of Michael Ford, Jr (singer/guitarist), Mike Harris (guitar), Brett Moore (mandolin, organ), Steve Smith (drums), Kellen Wenrich (fiddle) and Ben Ford (bass and vocals). The band’s name originated from a race-competition scene in the movie Heavyweights.

The Apache Relay takes more long car rides than most bands. But only a portion of their car time