Greg Martin - Guitar
Kevin McKendree - Keyboards
Mark Hendricks - Bass
Paul Priest - Bass
Rob Hulsman - Drums
Sherri McGee Cecil - Drums
Jeff Baker - Drums
Ernest McLendon - Drums
Richard Bybee - Drums
Fred Sexton - Guitar/Harmonica
David Barrick - Knobs and Tones
Kenny Weber - Fiddle, Mandolin, and Cello
(Once a Taildragger, always a Taildragger!)
Influences
Blues, Rock, Hillbilly, Old-timey, Rock-a-billy, Jazz... anything good
Sounds Like
Taildragger, but otherwise... ZZ Top, Gov't Mule, Zep, Jimi, Stones, you get the picture...
The return of roots rock! Power trio, Taildragger, originally formed from members of Black Cat Bone and Nine Pound Hammer, deals in the kind of stuff that made rock n' roll what it truly is....high-octane, amplified blues. Just when we thought cool rock bands were a thing of the past, Taildragger comes along, whips out some slide guitar, pounding rhythms, soulful southern vocals and tasteful leads to turn that premise on its ear.
An airtight, well-rounded bass technique, matched by none in this musical genre, combined with intricate, thunderous drumming build the foundation for each masterful tune. Vocal stylings that croon with a growling deep southern accent nicely compliment the rhythmic, bluesy guitar work. Intricate finger-picking and ripping solos call to mind the great Billy Gibbons himself who once said, Nothing really ever reaches out and grabs me, but this did!
Collectively, it all comes together to form a familiar sound that is uniquely its own Taildragger. Worthy of playing shows with the likes of Southern Culture on the Skids, Mojo Nixon, Derek Trucks, NRBQ, Storyville (Double Trouble), Shaver, Junior Brown, and many others, Taildragger always delivers an energetic live performance that keep'em comin back for more. Greg Martin (Kentucky Headhunters), who routinely sits in with the band, describes Taildragger as sounding like "the chickens got loose in the hoglot!" Taildraggers songs, spanning the spectrum of rootsy, southern musical influences, feature classic lyrical themes of drinkin', lovin' and losin' put to toe-tappin', knee-slappin', booty-shakin' rock n' roll music. Heres what Daredevil Magazine says about Taildragger: ...It´s a bit of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a bit of Mountain, a touch of country and big piece TAILDRAGGER. It´s blues-soaked-heavy-riff-rockin' stuff... If you like good music, you´re on the right track with Taildragger.
With influences that borrow from all music genres ranging from blues to punk, bluegrass to speed metal, country to jazz, rock-a-billy to you name it, Taildragger is a much welcomed reprieve to today's typical fuzz-distortion-drop-tuning-minor-chord fury. If youre looking for a change, but still want to keep things rocking, this will definitely fit the bill. It's Americana rock n' roll, pure and simple. It sounds good and makes you feel good. What more can you ask for? So, try Taildragger. You're sure to like it.
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WoodFest - Woodstock's 40th Anniversary Party in OklahomaAn array of top '60s tribute bands August 14-16, 2009 at WoodFest '09. (www.woodfest09.com) Uniting Musicians and Fine Artist for World Peace. WoodFest Productions Event Details:WoodFest '09 Music & Arts FestivalAugust 14-16, 2009The Washita HideawayDavis, OklahomaI-35 (exit 51) and Hwy 77, NE cornerWebsite & Ticket info: www.woodfest09.com
Hey y'all: Taildragger won't be at Green Lantern this Saturday. But come on out, Fred, Frank, Bob, and myself will fill the air with sound! Lville's Dirty Church Revival opens the show.
Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Whooo boy,,, who rawks more than Taildragger ??!! I don't know. Say,,, where can one find the Hank Fish sessions to purchase? JUST DAMN GOOD ROCK. GOOD FOR THE SOUL. SOUTHERN-FRIED RIFF ROCKIN BOOGIE WOOGIE.
Hello Lexington! Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade plays tonight at Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 8:30pm, with The Ford Theater Reunion and Jennie and the Sure Shots. Hope to see you there!
love, Miss Tess
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