by Simon Frost | Feb 22, 2022
The Brook & The Bluff is a Birmingham-born, Nashville-based band that has quickly become recognized by its evocative blend of vocal harmony, soulful air and groovitational pull. These elements are readily apparent in the group’s releases, which have helped spur the band forward in their musical pursuits. What started as a duo of Alec & Joseph transformed into the dynamic live act with John & Fred filling out the band.
The quartet’s early music was widely successful – from charting on Spotify’s US and Canada Viral 50 Playlists to sold out shows across the country, the band has had an exhilarating launch. The Brook & The Bluff’s debut full length album, FIRST PLACE, was released in late 2019 and the band continues to grow with thrilling live shows across the country.
by Wampler Pedals | Sep 17, 2021
The brain child of a future banker and a drop out bartender, The Narrowbacks are a fresh voice for songs and stories old and new. After some late night sing songs, a couple whiskeys and a few lost jobs we came up with a young punk attitude that found itself running through the veins of an old time folk band. The Narrowbacks: American First, Irish Always.
by Wampler Pedals | Sep 17, 2021
Ledfoot Larry are a Saint Paul-based band, combining Tex-Mex and early styles of country music to create a neotraditional sound. Lorenzo “Ledfoot Larry” Michelutti first performed as the solo artist “Ledfoot Larry” in April of 2015 in Saint Paul, MN, and by 2017 began playing out with a full band. Nearly three years into their genre-bending career, Larry and band TOGETHER make “Ledfoot Larry”. In that time, they have headlined festivals, released their debut album “Smooches Gracias” to critical acclaim, and were 2019 Midwest CMA Awards nominees.
by Wampler Pedals | Sep 17, 2021
Michelle Taylor has been a professional artist and session musician since the age of 11 years old, and has toured in various shows throughout Europe during her long and successful musical career. Starting as a session drummer during the 80`s she eventually moved over to guitar as her main instrument during the 90´s and simultaneously added vocals. Since then, this award winning artist has had a number of musical careers simultaneously and appeared in a multitude of theaters, concert houses and city halls throughout Sweden with her very successful shows. Michelle was even inducted into the Swedish Nostalgia Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Over the years as a session musician Michelle has played for a number of both local and international artists and still continues to do so, adding her unusual style of guitar playing to various live band performances.
by Wampler Pedals | Aug 4, 2021
Nate has developed his signature sound through a lifelong connection with music from around the world. His parents raised him on a balanced musical diet of Middle Eastern, Americana, Latin and Irish Folk music that proved a gateway to his wide appreciation of different genres. His guitar-playing genesis was shaped by the classics: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. This foundation is paired with a love of storytelling through songs that has been influenced by Jack White, Robben Ford, Jimmy Webb, Ray Charles and the famous troubadours of our lifetime.
As a guitar teacher and sideman, Nate has covered a vast territory of musical styles but wanted to explore his own capacity as an original musician. Over a 6-week European sojourn with his muse, songs began emerging that would eventually become his debut release, Stereosmith. This album encapsulates Nate’s love of funk, soul, country, blues, jazz and rock mediums. His live shows take chances and excite audiences with catchy hooks, vivid storytelling and expert musicianship.
