A band built on live energy, soulful rock, and songs like 'Brave Man's Death' that refuse to smooth out their edges.
If you want to hear what they're about, put on 'Brave Man's Death' or 'Heavy Bells.' That's the sound they've been refining for years.
They've carved out a space where thunderous rock meets soul and blues without losing its raw punch. 'Brave Man's Death' is a good example of that mix, it's all energy and melodic hooks. Their records like 'Essential Tremors' and 'Destroyers of the Soft Life' stick to that approach instead of chasing trends.
They started in Richmond around 2002, building a reputation through live shows and working through lineup changes. The 2012 album 'Heavy Bells' gave them a breakthrough, with the title track becoming a set staple. They've kept that momentum with the same core sound, playing with artists like Sharon Jones and Mavis Staples along the way.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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