When Jeff Bates was signed to the RCA record Label in 2002 he had some great hits with Long Slow kisses and the Love Song. Unfortunately the label decided to go in a different direction, freeing Jeff up to write and perform music that really meant something to him. Now riding the success of his new single 'RiverBank' with new Label Black River Music Group, Jeff Paused for a moment of reflection about his past and future plans, where else but down by the riverbank.