J Roddy Walston & The Business
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J Roddy Walston & The Business

J Roddy Walston & The Business started in Richmond, Virginia around 2002 when Walston met guitarist Steve Colmus. They built their reputation through live...

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J Roddy Walston & The Business, a Richmond rock band

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.

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J Roddy Walston & The Business started in Richmond, Virginia around 2002 when Walston met guitarist Steve Colmus. They built their reputation through live shows, working through lineup changes and developing a sound that pulls from soul, blues, and rock. The band's 2012 album 'Heavy Bells' gave them a breakthrough, with the title track becoming a staple of their set.

Their records like 'Essential Tremors' and 'Destroyers of the Soft Life' kept that momentum going. Songs like 'Brave Man's Death' and 'Don't Break The Needle' show their mix of thunderous energy and melodic hooks. The current lineup includes Logan White on bass, Billy Gordon on drums, and Michael Harding on keyboards alongside Walston and Colmus.

They've played with artists like Sharon Jones and Mavis Staples, and in 2016 faced some criticism for playing a festival sponsored by the National Rifle Association. They defended the booking, saying it was about the right to bear arms. Their music, including tracks like 'The Wanting' and 'Hard Times,' has stayed focused on that raw, energetic approach rather than chasing commercial trends.

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