Louvin Brothers, Carter Family, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Hank III, Einstürzende Neubauten, Misfits, The Birthday Party, Nick Cave, Black Flag, Blind Willie Johnson, Tom Waits, Christian Death (Rozz Williams)
"Those Poor Bastards Are the best Gothic Country I have heard yet to this day. The depressing gloomy vocals coming out of this drifter named Lonesome Wyatt has hints of Marilyn Manson to Nick Cave, Throwrag and maybe even a hint of a demented Adam Ant with a shot of a Pilled Up Johnny Cash... And the Minister is backing up Lonesome Wyatt with a style that is a cross between erie strung out folk music with a creepy blend of The Nightmare Before Christmas!!!!!!!!!" -Hank Williams III
Those Poor Bastards play miserable and primitive old-time gothic country music. Lonesome Wyatt (guitar, vocals) and The Minister (banjo, bass, etc) are both legally certified holiness preachers. If you're looking for slick, overproduced, commercial songs, you'd better cover your delicate little ears. Those Poor Bastards play it raw and they play it mean. Be a pal and support independent anti corporate country music.
Hey Fancypants, forgot to tell you... Good seeing you in Nashville, ya killed it. I love the live organ addition... Tell Vincent I want him dead. I expect to see you on February 12th at Turner Ballroom, or you'll be dead.