Bobby and Mercedes met in the spring of 2018 in Commerce, Texas. Bobby had just moved from New Jersey and was living with his cousin Nick. Mercedes managed and bartended at a local dive bar called The Rail. Bobby being the social guy that he is began frequenting events and gatherings of mutual friends and in few short weeks the couple found each other. Connecting over their mutual love for blues and folk music and a common belief that life is best lived through experiences and adventure, the two began a journey together.