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Treaty Oak Revival didn’t come from a label or a big plan. They came from Odessa, Texas. The band really started when Sam Canty was working a regular job and playing music whenever he could. He wrote songs because he needed to, not because he was chasing fame.

Around 2018 and 2019 the band started to take shape. They were a cover band at first, playing bars, small venues, and anywhere that would have them. It wasn’t pretty or glamorous. It was real. Sam kept writing. The Vanley brothers, Jeremiah and Lance, added a sound that fit what Sam was building. Cody Holloway locked in the drums. Andrew Carey held down bass with a style that matched exactly what the band needed.

They slowly built something from nothing. Their first album gave them momentum. Their second album helped them break out of Texas and connect with a bigger audience. They did it the hard way by touring nonstop, playing honest shows, and being themselves.

June 30 changed everything

On June 30, 2025, Andrew Carey announced that he was leaving the band. He explained that touring had taken a toll on him. His back hurt. His mental health wasn’t in a good place. He needed time to heal and focus on his family. It wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t messy. It was just a real moment where someone needed to step back for their well-being.

Before he left, Andrew had already recorded bass for the entire new album. So even though he moved on, the record still carries his sound from start to finish.

Dakota Hernandez joins the band

After Andrew stepped away, the band brought in Dakota Hernandez to take over on bass. He joined with respect for what was already there and didn’t try to replace anyone. On the new album Andrew plays all the bass parts while Dakota appears on the outro. It’s a smooth transition from one chapter to the next.

The new album

The new album, West Texas Degenerate, feels like a bridge between the old version of the band and the new one. You can hear everything the band has gone through. The grind. The long nights. The pressure. The friendships. The growth. It is the first album that connects the past and future at the same time.

Why fans connect to them

Treaty Oak Revival works because they are honest. They don’t pretend to be perfect. They don’t pretend to be something they’re not. Sam built this band from the ground up. The guys stuck together through the tough parts and celebrated the good moments. Andrew left with respect. Dakota joined with respect. The fans stayed because they believe in the music and the people making it.

Treaty Oak Revival is still moving forward. They started small. They worked hard. They pushed through changes. And now they’re stepping into the next part of their story with a new album and a new lineup that still feels like the same heart at the center