Hometown: Chicago, IL US

A mainstay on the Chicago roots scene for over a decade now. They put out two records themselves before joining our odd little family (both are worth seeking out), and still crank out an utterly unaffected blend of country, rockabilly, blues, surf, and whatever else sounds good through a couple of Telecasters. They are virtual encyclopedias of American roots music in all its forms. You'd have to walk for quite a ways before you found someone who has something bad to say about lead Riptone Jeb--you've almost gotta hate him he's always so nice. Bassist Earl is Bloodshot's resident rodeo clown, what with that hair and the antics he performs on his poor, defenseless bass.

All members are zealous BBQ mavens, and are always looking for suggestions. Or samples. Bring them samples.

"Rebel Rock Armageddon" on the DVD Bloodied But Unbowed: Bloodshot Records' Life In The Trenches

"Suburbia" on For a Life of Sin

"World Renowned" on Hell-Bent

"Hucklebuck" on Straight Outta Boone County

"It's Too Late" on Down to the Promised Land