In 2005, Meredith Laney and David Holtzclaw met at a Darrell Scott show in Charlotte, NC. They hit it off immediately, both personally and musically. Before long, they formed Amissville (pr. "ey-mes-ville" and named for a small town in their home state of Virginia), writing and playing together in venues throughout the Carolinas, including special shows opening for the John Cowan Band and Ellis Paul. Amissville shows consist of a blend of intimate original songs and creative covers.

They are working on their first CD, Out of Town.