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7th July 2024Whiskey Myers, a Texas red-dirt band known for playing mid-sized and sold-out roadhouses across Texas for more than 10 years, could soon be poised for big things.
East Palestine, Texas-based band Mud have gained national renown thanks to being featured as part of Kevin Costner’s TV series Yellowstone as well as with their album Mud.
Road of Life
The band has attracted an international following with their unabashed, honest lyrics and combination of acoustic/electric instrumentation, reaching audiences while staying true to their Southern roots. Cody Cannon stands out with a powerful yet soulful vocal range that allows him to deliver emotive performances.
Road of Life explores various topics through song. Whether it is Firewater’s emotive acoustic guitar/harmonica lament for love that poor kids cannot afford in “Broken Window Serenade”, dobro’s portrayal of making ends meet while raising children as teenagers (“Trailer We Call Home”, or sinewy blues of facing adult responsibility in “For the Kids”, these tales resonate deeply with listeners.
Whiskey Myers are an intimate band that have an emotional bond with their fans. Band members include John Jeffers (guitar, vocals), Cody Tate (guitar), Jeff Hogg (drums), Jamey Gleaves (bass), and Tony Kent (percussion).
Firewater
Whiskey Myers recently unveiled the lineup for their Firewater Music Festival this autumn. Set to take place outside Kansas City and offer camping and outdoor activities, this music fest features performances by Blackberry Smoke, Old 97’s, Read Southall Band, Nikki Lane, Ausitn Meade Goodbye June 49 Winchester as well as many others.
Firewater, East Texas’ second album of country rock music is an outstanding collection. One of its stand-out tracks is “Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd”, though the entire collection delivers quality tunes.
Tornillo features three of their hit singles including “Ballad of a Southern Man” and “Broken Window Serenade.” Currently touring to promote Tornillo with Shane Smith & The Saints as well as 49 Winchester as support acts.
Mud
Whiskey Myers have enjoyed an explosive two years since releasing their third album ‘Early Morning Shakes.’ Their album won over critics and made iTunes Country chart, garnering them critical acclaim, while touring worldwide to join Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr on stages around the globe.
Mud is their fourth self-titled effort and features producer Dave Cobb again for an eclectic blend of barroom boogie and soul-driven acoustics that would have fit right in on an Alabama Records release from Muscle Shoals back then.
There are also some emotionally wrenching ballads, including piano-led “Stone” or brushed hi-hat driven acoustic pull of “Good Ole Days”, where guest country artist Brent Cobb proclaims they’re back – but at times some of their writing comes across as cliche and stereotypical.
Tornillo
After garnering such an enthusiastic following and consistently providing captivating live performances, Texas-based six piece The Bad Seeds eventually found themselves performing at Red Rocks as headliners in July 2022.
Tornillo, their sixth album, marks an evolution in their sound. Leaning more heavily toward rock with an electric horn section that would put Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes to shame as well as refined songwriting chops, Tornillo is an impressive progression for this band.
Frontman Cody Cannon wrote or co-wrote 9 out of the 12 songs on this album. His writing displays increased depth and an advanced understanding of narrative in songs such as domestic abuse tale “Antioch”, as well as leathery ballad “For The Kids” that tells of an unhappy man desperate to remain together for his children despite himself.
Rolling Stone
Whiskey Myers of Texas was honored to open for one of rock history’s iconic bands on their No Filter tour on June 25 at Soldier Field. While opening such an enormous stadium gig could either end disastrously or triumphantly, Texas band did both with grace.
An unforgettable performance by the band confirmed their hard work and demonstrated the enduring relevance of rock n roll music.
Rolling Stones fans rejoice: the Stones have returned! Their back catalogue spans from tight small-combo blues to full-on psychedelic explosion, and they sound dangerous as ever – with Jagger and Haynes among those sounding particularly vital and alive than before.
