In August 2011, Sound Nation was invited to be a part of SoundRes music festival, based in the city of Lecce in the Salento region of southern Italy. In the first few days, Chris, Elena and I (Jeremy) formed part of the SoundRes backing band for a trio of talented singer-songwriters: Oh Petroleum, Mina Tindle, and Emily Hall, performing in an ancient roman amphitheater in the center of town. I must say this is the most epic venue in which I’ve yet tooted my French horn.