The summer has been a busy one for WhiskeyMyers. The Texas-based band has sold out shows, added tour dates, and played major venues like Red Rocks and Bonnaroo as they build towards their new, self-produced record.
John Jeffers says that the band is proud of what they have on the album. We are excited for people to listen to it.
They released a music video on the day of the album's release. It is more of a short film than a music video due to the fact that it is set in an Old West background.
This dynamic, guitar-driven group has become known for high energy, arena rock shows and a music style that often blends Southern rock, country, and blues. Their sound is unique, so it is hard to pigeonhole it. WhiskeyMyers is always pushing the boundaries of creativity.
The band manager feels that the guys are genre-less. They just want to make the music they want to make.
It is a good example. Most of the tracks on the album were written by the lead singer and guitarist. WhiskeyMyers is doing what they do best - their own thing, but depending on the song, musical influences seem to include the Rolling Stones and others.
WhiskeyMyers new album is called "Tornillo".
They wanted to experiment with something different for this album. Cannon says he and other members have wanted to add horns for a long time.
This was the second album we produced ourselves, and we wanted to change it up to show our flexibility. The perfect spot for this record was found. I used to listen to horn arrangements when I was writing my songs. We just put it on all of them when we got into the studio. He laughed and said, "or most of them anyways."
There is a new album being worked on at Sonic Ranch Studios.
The songs "The Wolf," "Whole World Gone Crazy," and "Heart of Stone" all feature strong lyrics that reflect real life and real experiences.
Cannon says that they are writing the songs and playing the instruments.
The band formed in Palestine, Texas 16 years ago. Cannon says they can look at each other and know what is happening.
They have the same goals for the band and the music from the start.
Cannon said that they were always about the work. We just wanted to play shows. We weren't interested in being famous, walking down red carpets, or taking pictures. We just wanted to listen to music. The way we write songs and our music style came out of that. We did it ourselves because we didn't care about anything else.
In their home state of Texas, they built a strong and loyal fan base by playing the clubs consistently.
They started taking their music to other parts of the country about six years ago. An agent with Creative Artists Agency helped them figure out a strategy. She told them she wanted them to go all the way up to Main, all the way up to Seattle, down to Miami, and finally to San Diego. National as well.
Things started to happen once they expanded their reach. WhiskeyMyers became the only band to perform on the show itself after their song "Stone" was chosen for the TV show.
Nine songs have been used in the Paramount series so far.
They opened for the Rolling Stones at a stadium show. According to Jeffers, he was told that Mick was watching videos on the internet and just happened to run across Whiskey. The experience is described as a top career moment by him.
You can't get better than opening for the Rolling Stones. Before Charlie died, we were there. After our show, we got to hang out with them and take pictures. It is a difficult one to top.
The Rolling Stones are at Soldier Field.
WhiskeyMyers got to headline Red Rocks in Denver. It was a dream come true for the band that had turned down offers to perform there in the past. The tickets for their show sold out quickly. They were able to make it count.
Jones says that they didn't just show up and perform the same old show. They brought in singers and horns to make them look cool. They want to portray their art in some of these big moments.
They performed at a festival.
The success of a band without a record label is unprecedented. They had more than 8-billion streams of their music.
They are selling merchandise at the same level as some of the biggest names in country music. Their own brand of coffee and Bourbon is doing well.
There is an incredibly loyal, hard ticket fan base that wants to come see them over and over again. They bring their neighbors and friends into it. WhiskeyMyers still makes better and better music, but they have developed a fantastic fan base.
Fans of the band seem to like what they represent.
The person says that they think it's their authenticity. The guys are what you get. There is no question of how this band grew up and what they stood for even if you don't listen to their music. They are hard working people. They just play it with a guitar.
Cannon said that that won't change despite their success. WhiskeyMyers will focus on what matters most, writing songs, playing shows, and creating their own brand of music
Cannon says that they are just out here doing it. There's more people listening and we're doing the same thing.
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