Would Athens be on the list of the nation’s top places for the Travel Channel to visit?

According to the upcoming series “Lawrence of America” it is. The series will take the Englishman around the nation to experience American culture.

This Saturday, the Travel Channel will trek to the University to illustrate what a true college gameday is like – including a post-game show with Beyond Tomorrow at The Ritz. Band members said getting this gig was all about knowing the right people.

“We’ve been working our butts off for two and a half years and we’ve influenced some pretty key people in Athens like Troy Aubrey,” said lead vocalist Patrick Hoydar about the owner of management company, Nomad Artists. The band includes Red & Black Out & About editor Alec Wooden.

The Travel Channel was interested in the Athens music scene and the University and decided to feature an independent local band that included students.

When they contacted Aubrey looking for a band that represented the Athens music scene, Beyond Tomorrow was the first group to come to mind, he said.

“They have great songwriting, great songs and they can play-really well,” Aubrey said.

The band said it aims for its music to appeal to all audiences.

“We decided it’s radio-friendly rock – that way lots of people come out to the show,” said drummer Philip Goodwin.

While their influences range from New Found Glory to Metallica, many people have told them their sound is similar to Jimmy Eat World.

Regardless, they must be doing something right.

“I’ve had people tell me, ‘this isn’t what I’m into, but I had a blast at your show,’” Hoydar said.

Of course, they each have their different methods of making the show enjoyable and energetic.

“I try my best to think of myself as watching myself in the crowd and what would I want to see somebody do back there that would make me have a good time,” Goodwin said.

However, for Hoydar, performing for the Travel Channel transcends their roles as aspiring musicians.

“This is more about Athens pride than us,” he said. “I want Athens to be proud of us.”