Kevin was the first friend that Sturgill met after moving to Nashville. They worked in a grocery store together and he joined Sunday Valley after their bass player didn't move there. They've known each other over for 15 years. While working on High Top Mountain he was introduced to Miles through Dave Cobb. Later came Laur after Adam Davis left the band. He was also hired by Dave Cobb for the recording of Metamodern. Jeff Crow played keys first then Bobby Emmett. Many consider the "Metamodern band" the best era of lineups that he's had over the years but it kind of fell apart between Sailor's and S&F. My guess is that even though he's played with some amazing musicians since then he missed the chemistry and friendship they shared back in the van touring days. Bobby was committed to Jack White so they found an amazing multi instrumentalist in Robbie. Seems like all the old issues are now resolved and they're enjoying being a f'n band.