State College Band One Acre West Releases Debut Single

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One Acre West, a new Americana, country and honky tonk-based group from State College, Pennsylvania, has released its debut single "Boy Like That" from the band's recently-released self-titled album. The pleasant and upbeat track is the focus of the latest "Local Song of the Week" feature on Q94 radio. Founding members Steve and Kristi Jean Branstetter previously performed country and folk music as part of the cover-focused group Kristi Jean & Her Ne'er Do Wells before forming One Acre West to explore their own original songwriting.

Why it matters

The debut of "Boy Like That" marks an exciting new chapter for the Branstetter duo as they transition from a cover band to an original act focused on Americana and country music styles that reflect their own stories and experiences. The single's selection as Q94's "Local Song of the Week" also highlights the vibrant music scene in the State College area.

The details

"Boy Like That" is the first single released from One Acre West's recently-released self-titled debut album. The pleasant and upbeat track showcases the group's Americana, country and honky tonk sound that the Branstetters have developed after previously performing as part of the cover-focused Kristi Jean & Her Ne'er Do Wells.

• One Acre West formed last year.
• The group's self-titled debut album was recently released.
• "Boy Like That" is the focus of the latest "Local Song of the Week" feature on Q94 radio.

What’s next

One Acre West will be celebrating the music of Patsy Cline at the Pine Grove Hall in Pine Grove Mills on Friday evening, March 6.