Workin' Folk, No Good Gamblers, Whiskey Drinkin' Women, Gravel Scratchers, Union Maids and Columbus Stockades, Old Route 50 from East to West, Big Dirty Ol' Rivers, Banjo Sallys and Railroad Beckys, Jug Blowers to Buck Dancin' Shuffle Toe-ers, Underpaid Pickers, Steeldrivers to Freedom Riders, Bantam Roosters and Buffalo Skinners, Lonesome Whistles, Solidarity Songs, Down Hill Mules, Pleasant Mountains and Boys of Bluerock St.
The Tillers came into being while busking for nickels, dimes and burritos in the gaslight Clifton district of Cincinnati. In August 2007, Westside comrades Mike Oberst and Sean Geil united their fondness for thumping out old-timey folk and street-style blues. With Oberst on banjo, Geil on guitar, and soon finding a bassist in Jason Soudrette, the trio plunged into the Cincinnati pub scene, serving a concoction of old-time traditionals, labor standards, and some less typical songs of the people's perspective.
The band is both traditional and progressive. They resurrect songs of America's past, touching on themes both historical and timeless. The dusty songs of dead generations take new life and energy before spry young audiences. Clawhammer banjo, accoustic guitar, and wooden upright bass meet high mountain harmonies that belt and croon, lament and rejoice. Stories of work and struggle are revived and rekindled. Country blues classics meet new, less known ballads while we all stomp and sing along.
The Tillers keep busy in Northside's renowned bars and musical establishments, as well as festivals, private events and labor functions. They can be found in the Northside Tavern on the last Sunday of each month, the famous Crow's Nest in Price Hill the second Saturday of each month, and frequently at the Gypsy Hut, The Comet Bar, and the historic Southgate House in Newport. They love to play, and are open for hire. You can expect to hear more from them!
Hey Fellars... Just a short note of congratulations on the CEA multiple nominations!! and well-wishes to ya on the upcoming road-trip!! WEST-SIEEEDA!! SAALOOT!!
Miss seeing you guys. Been extremely busy and haven't been able to get up with you lately. I was hoping to see you before you left ON TOUR. Stay safe, have fun and enjoy yourselves on this tour. Hope to see you soon. I'm excited and looking forward to your new CD!
Hi guys! Hope you have a great tour! We went to see Th' Shack Shakers at the Grog Shop on Sat.!!!! It was an awesome show. We were playing outside on the sidewalk and they invited us in to play a short acoustic set on the floor. Holy crap it was great!! I talked with Jessica for awhile and she mentioned maybe a short regional tour (Heelsplitter, Tillers and Daubers) early next year. Are you in?
Hey just wanted to say you guys were awesome at Whispering Beard. I had never heard you before and I'm glad to say I'm a big fan. Thanks for keeping the good music alive!
You guys are rock and roll all stars in my eyes. First time i really got on this here myspace...or is this yourspace? I have to say the site looks nice but the font under your description is HUGE. keep it real !
Thanks for the add. You dudes are a killer group. We saw ya'all last night with Iris DeMent. I loved the way ya'all ended the night with SUNNY SIDE, with Iris.We will see you again. Bill and Christi.
