Option 22 is an eclectic Americana band with a revolutionary vibe. They are channels for the music, allowing it to flow through them and deliver it to whomever is present along with messages of hope, love and healing.  On the fly collaborative dynamics, rhythmic muscle and thematic inventions shower you with sound that is sure to lift your vibration and unlock the doors of your heart, allowing you to groove freely and transcend. 

Based in Princeton, West Virginia, Lori McKinney (vocals, drums, djembe, spoken word) and Robert Blankenship (guitar, shamisen, hand-drums, didgeridoo) have been writing and playing music together since early 2004, when her passionate and angelic vocals married his smooth, steady groove. Now infusing the mix are the intricate bass lines of Brandon Dunn (bass), the rock-solid, seasoned rhythms of Ary'an Graham (drums) and the soulful guitar stylings of Jacob Brooks (lead guitar). 

These artists understand the power of music to heal and transform, and they use their creative gifts to make a positive impact on the world around them. They live and work within a multi-purpose creative zone which they created in downtown Princeton known as The RiffRaff Arts Collective, which is revitalizing a once dark and depressed area with color and life. They produce a variety of creative media and events, and use their skills to uplift the community around them. They host festivals, open mic's, drum circles, art parades and more. They founded and produce Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival, now in its 21st year, a weekend long creative oasis on a magical mountaintop which promotes unity and respect for diversity. Understanding the power of music and the arts, they use these gifts to inspire and uplift. Option 22 now tours the region inspiring and empowering community transformation with their original musical, multi-media production, Create Your State. Most recently, the collective launched “We Need to Talk,” a movement using music videos and docushorts to build bridges and catalyze community healing. Option 22's original song, “The Time is Now,” is the first music video in this powerful series. 

With 3 albums of new music set to release soon, they are ready to . Their last albums, "The Change" and "Choose The Music" are available at option22.net.