Vandoliers
Vandoliers | |
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 The Vandoliers | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas |
| Genres | Country rock, americana, Cow punk, Alternative country |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Bloodshot Records, State Fair |
| Associated acts | Whiskey Folk Ramblers, The Phuss, The O's, Vinyl, Armadillo Creek |
| Website | http://www.vandoliers.com |
| Members | Joshua Fleming Cory Graves Guyton Sanders Dustin Fleming Travis Curry Mark Moncrieff |
| Past members | John Pedigo Jack Russell |
Vandoliers is an American alternative country music group from Texas founded in 2015. They are signed to Bloodshot Records, and have released three studio albums.
Background[]
Vandoliers was formed in 2015 by Joshua Fleming, following the dissolution of his Fort Worth-based punk trio The Phuss, and an eye infection that left him nearly blind for eight weeks.[1][2] During his recovery period, he discovered and the similarities between punk and country, and wrote the material that would go on to become the Vandoliers' debut album, Ameri-Kinda, during a fit of inspiration one weekend.[3] With help from producer (), Fleming put together a DFW supergroup featuring members of well-known local folk and metal groups Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Vinyl, Revolution Nine and Armadillo Creek, and rounding out the pair's Ameri-Kinda demos.
The following year, the band signed to State Fair Records, and in October 2016, the label re-released the album. Its follow-up The Native was recorded in the same studio where Willie Nelson made Red Headed Stranger, and released in May 2017.[4] The album is noted for ushering in a cowpunk resurgence,[5][6][7] leading to shows and tours with the likes of Reverend Horton Heat and Old 97's among others.
Members[]
- Joshua "Fireball" Fleming - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Cory "Round Up" Graves - backing vocals, keys, trumpet, bass
- Dustin "Midnight" Fleming - electric guitar, pedal steel
- Guyton "Dixieland" Sanders - drums, percussion
- Travis "McFiddlesticks" Curry - fiddle
- Mark "Crossroads" Moncrieff - bass
Discography[]
- "Ameri-Kinda" (State Fair Records, 2016)
- "The Native" (State Fair Records, Soundly, 2017)
- "Forever" (Bloodshot Records, 2019)
References[]
- ^ Steward, Steve (May 24, 2017). "The Vandoliers' Twangy Tales". Fort Worth Weekly. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: May 2017". Rolling Stone. May 9, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ Grubbs, Eric (May 15, 2017). "Vandoliers Quickly Ascending With Nashville Manager, a New Album and a Full Tour Schedule". Dallas Observer. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ "AS Discovery: Vandoliers". American Songwriter. June 6, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ "The Vandoliers Are Reenergizing Cowpunk One Album at a Time". Vice. May 23, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ "Hear Vandoliers' Texas Cowpunk Anthem, 'Rolling Out' (Premiere)". No Depression. April 5, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ McKenna, Brittney (June 27, 2017). "See the Vandoliers' Poignant 'Endless Summer' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
Further reading[]
- McCarthy, Amy (August 7, 2017). "Vandoliers Are a Texas Band". D Magazine. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- Jones, Preston (October 21, 2016). "Hear the premiere of Vandoliers' 'bluegrass mix' of 'Simon Says'". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- Dearmore, Kelly (April 1, 2015). "The Phuss' Joshua Fleming Takes a Detour with New Country Group Vandoliers". Dallas Observer. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
External links[]
- Vandoliers at AllMusic
- Vandoliers discography at Discogs
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- American alternative country groups
- 2015 establishments in Texas
- Musical groups from Dallas
- Musical groups established in 2015