DICKIE WOOD lead vocals, guitar
JEFF WILLIAMS mandolin, guitar, vocals
JAMIE WOOD harmonies, percussion
RICKY BRELAND bass
MIKE FERRY fiddle
KRIS KRULL drums, harmonies
Influences
Old 97's, Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams, Uncle Tupelo, Old Crow Medicine Show, Buddy & Julie Miller, The Avett Brothers, Scott Miller and the Commonwealth, Wrinkle Neck Mules, Son Volt, Reckless Kelly, Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Jayhawks, Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, The Replacements, Rolling Stones, Cracker, Drive By Truckers, Black Crowes, John Mellencamp, and many many others.
"HEADED DOWN THE ROAD" AT TOAD'S PLACE 1-18-09
"FISHERMAN'S BLUES" BY THE WATERBOYS AT THE NATIONAL 10-10-08
The Atkinsons are a rockin' Americana band from Richmond, VA. Formed in the fall of 2003, their main focus was to write and perform their own brand of original music, as well as incorporate select cover songs that complement their roots rock style. Rooted in rock, touched by country, and rich in harmonies, The Atkinsons merge their signature sound with bittersweet tales of woe and heartbreak. Their originals are written with a hardcore honesty that chronicles America's lost and lonely souls and their life struggles and turmoil. Influences range from Whiskeytown, Old 97s and Son Volt - to Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers and Scott Miller - to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Rolling Stones and Green Day.
The Atkinsons' debut CD entitled "American Gothic" has received many great reviews (check out some of our reviews on our website). American Gothic is more than just an eleven-song compilation. It actually tells a story from start to finish. The first track introduces you to our nameless tragic hero. Throughout the CD you see him grow from a little boy to adulthood. And through a series of bad decisions and bad luck streaks, we eventually come to his death by the end of the CD. Although the lyrical content is dark, the music and melodies are upbeat. From country swing to straight-up rock, the mandolin and fiddle soaked songs keep your fingers snapping and toes tapping.
The Atkinsons have several videos of live performances uploaded including their recent performance at The National in Richmond, VA and the emmy-nominated series called The Music Seen on WCVE Richmond PBS. You can check out some of these videos here on myspace, the band's website at www.theatkinsons.us and on youtube at www.youtube.com/theatkinsons.
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