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The Tennessee Stiffs

We're not from Tennessee.

A little bit rock 'n' roll, a little bit country, and a whole lotta rowdy make up Tennessee Stiffs.

Formed in late 2011 and fueled by their eclectic musical interests, co-founders turned married couple Ethan Lee and Cara B were determined to create something never heard before.

They seamlessly blend Americana, blues, rock, folk, country, and a myriad of other influences into a powerful and provocative product they affectionately call "Death Folk." something dark, something pretty, something great, something gritty.

Late night writing sessions soaked in whiskey gave the group a sound all their own. Caras melodies range from hauntingly beautiful to wildly soulful. Blended with Lees foot-stomping rhythms and gravelly vocals, the two take the Beauty and the Beast standard to heart. The duo spent their first year writing tunes and playing shows, often using old books and a hat containing lines of poetry as inspiration. Each song and its characters are vividly constructed and personal, allowing for the listener to relate. Bassist/guitarist/vocalist Casey Kuznieski joined in the summer of 2012, bringing a new level of technical skill to the table. His talent allowed the band to expand on stage as his artistic input was artfully original. Their latest addition, drummer Adrian Voorhies, took on the mammoth project, bringing an untouchable level of energy and determination to the table.

After releasing the debut album, "Nightery," in August 2015, the Stiffs then garnered wide attention from all over the United States and Europe, getting radio play and high praise on music blogs such as Tour Worthy, Pink House Journal and Ripple Effect Blog. The Akademia Music Awards gave "Nightery" the Best Americana Album Award, as well as the Editors Top Pick of the Year. This year, the titular track Nightery was featured in a Daily Show segment on Comedy Central. The Stiffs have toured the greater US, building their fanbase at every stop. Keeping up the momentum, they have a new album coming out summer 2018 and will tour again to promote the new tunes.

So whether you come to see the spectacle of the full band or the intimacy of the acoustic show, youre bound to find your toe tapping, your head bobbing along, and hell, maybe even a little speaking in tongues.

Come one, come all - Here we go! Buy a ticket to the traveling show!